Connected Car Infotainment Design Graduate

Who are we?

Based in Cranfield, Bedfordshire, NTCE (Nissan Technical Centre, Europe) is our UK Research and Development hub. We are home to the functions that help us lead the way in vehicle design and development of the vehicles manufactured in our European plants. With more than 900 people based here from over 25 different countries, it’s a hive of ideas, imagination, and vision, based in open-plan spacious offices designed to encourage cross-functional collaboration. The teams at the Cranfield Nissan Technical Centre work to develop engineering and design requirements for new car models across the world. Here you’ll find departments such as Research & Development, Product Economic Control, Purchasing, Legal, HR, Finance and Total Customer Satisfaction, all enjoying modern on-site facilities like our gym, sports, and social club.

Purpose

This is a 2-year Research & Development, Connected Car Engineering - Infotainment Design role  with a 2025 start date, but it's not about sitting on the side-lines. You'll be a valued member of the team from day one, gaining hands-on experience and working alongside industry experts.

We offer a comprehensive training program designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to succeed in your engineering career. There will be lots of opportunity for learning on the job from our highly skilled and experienced Engineers and the scheme also has training programme, which focuses on supporting you in the transition from university into the workplace and providing the skills and knowledge to help you on your way to moving into an Engineer role after 2 years.   

Check out more info: Graduates at Cranfield - Careers at nissan

Main Tasks & Responsibilities

You will work with features such as Navigation, DAB Radio, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Google automotive services and the infotainment hosted features such as Camera and Vehicle Climate control systems. 

• Implementation of Nissan Infotainment systems for vehicles manufactured in Europe.

• Coordinate specification and vehicle specific requirements with Nissan’s global teams in Japan and North America.

• Developing design concepts for new or modified features on the infotainment systems.   

• Deployment of functional/software specifications through discussion with stake holders.

• Checking supplier data submissions meet our requirements. Formally approving the drawings.

• Regular meetings with suppliers to check part development progress and cover topics that can range from cost to concern resolution.

• Joining cost hearings to explain part cost versus budget to Senior Management.

• Meeting with Nissan test teams to agree test plans.

• Bill of material maintenance.

• Cost reduction idea generation and progression.

• Market quality investigations and countermeasure development.

Skills you would develop:

• Hard Skills:

  • HMI basics

  • Supplier management

  • Technical Project management

  • Software development process (V-cycle)

  • Hardware development process

  • Learn about software quality assurance and gain a basic understanding of software development frameworks, such as Agile.

  • Product cost and manufacturing BOM management

  • Nissan digital and physical phase vehicle development methods

  • CAN communication methods & tools (e.g. CANALYSER, CANOE, LABVIEW)

• Soft Skills:

  • Gain practical experience in problem-solving tools and techniques, and enhance your mathematical understanding

  • Develop strong teamwork abilities

  • Become customer-centric and learn to use data and facts to make informed decisions

  • How to proactively address issues and take responsibility.

  • Build the ability to operate autonomously 

Entry Requirements

• You must hold the following qualification(s): Undergraduate or Postgraduate Degree graded 2:1 or above.

  • Electronic/Electrical Engineering,  or relevant equivalent subject

• Sufficient evidence of your right to work in the UK will be required. The validity of your right to work in the UK or VISA must extend until September 2027 in order for you to qualify for this position.

Skills & Experience

The successful candidate should have the following skills, interests, or experience:

• An interest in technical project management

• An interest in vehicle electronics

• Curiosity and passion for customer facing technologies

• Readiness to work in a multinational team

• Having the agility to adapt and excel in fast paced environments.

• Someone willing to apply their current skills and learn new ones

• Confidence when presenting

• Good planning, organising and time management skills.

• Previous experience of automotive electronics/software validation is desirable, but not essential.

• Previous experience of network analysis tools (CANalyzer, CANoe etc) is desirable but not essential.

What we offer

We firmly believe that investment in our employees is integral to their growth and success. As a member of our team, you will have access to many of our benefits - because we want you to feel cared for, supported, and engaged at Nissan.

• Competitive base salary starting at £33,904

• Remote Working Policy (maximum 2 days per week WFH)

• Flexible Working Options

  • 39 hours per week

  • Standard Working Hours: Mon-Thurs 8am-5pm, Fri 8am-1:20pm

  • 2+/- flexible hour adjustments (Subject to manager approval)

• 26 days holiday + Bank Holidays

• Free Private Medical Cover

• Nissan Car Ownership and Finance Scheme

• Free onsite parking & subsidised restaurant

• Onsite Gym Facilities

At Nissan we believe that diversity gives us strength and is key to the success of our business. That’s why we pride ourselves on being an equal opportunities employer and have a range of Talent initiatives in place, such as high potential development, leadership, and career coaching to support our female workforce. In a male dominated industry, our UK data shows that on average, women’s mean hourly pay is more than men. We pride ourselves on being a transparent, cross-cultural, and competitive business.

Diversity and Inclusion:

All of us at Nissan - regardless of functional area or expertise - share a passion to design, manufacture and sell high-performance, fun to drive vehicles. Nissan is an Equal Opportunity Employer for all. Applicants will be considered for all positions regardless of race, gender, military status, disability, or any other status protected by law.

Please note, it is a mandatory requirement to include your CV with your application. A cover letter may be submitted at your discretion.

Closing date: 5th January 2025-  Nissan reserves the right to terminate this advertisement prematurely.