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Nissan Formula E Team | Trackside electronics and systems engineer
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- Nissan Formula E Team
- 19 hours ago
Location: Viry-Châtillon, France
Are you seeking an adrenaline-filled environment and tired of routine? Do you want to be part of a dynamic, innovative, and daring team? Nissan Formula E is the right place for you!
About Us: Nissan Formula E Team has been a competitive force in motorsport and the FIA Formula E World Championship for many years. We are seeking a Trackside electronics and systems engineer to join our team and contribute to our ongoing development.
Main Responsibilities:
- Ensures the proper functioning of the data acquisition system, car sensors, and their calibration.
- Prepares various projects and calibration kits for operating the cars and the simulator.
- Conducts analysis and interpretation of technical data from the car, embedded systems, and Power Unit.
- Communicates key parameters effectively with different stakeholders (mechanics, performance engineers, track engineers, Power Unit engineers).
- Guarantees the reliability and performance of onboard and offboard systems.
- Prepares all documentation and procedures required for trackside work execution.
- Drafts post-race reports, relevant analyses for continuous improvement, and logs issues in the ‘problem list’.
- Resolves issues assigned to them.
- Develops and maintains certain programs to facilitate data processing, contributing to vehicle reliability and performance.
- Manages the organization and archiving of data backups on the server.
- Plans work on the car, accounting for constraints from mechanics and external participants (e.g., Power Unit engineers, media, sponsors).
- Ensures effective communication with all stakeholders at the track (Magneti Marelli, WAE, Spark, FIA, FEO, etc.).
- Maintains and verifies the equipment provided.
- Assists DIL simulator sessions, particularly on topics within their scope.
- Executes procedures and operations during track testing sessions.
- Implements, develops, and ensures proper use of specific IT systems (e.g., Atlas, SM, TPMS).
- Oversees the monitoring and proper utilization of the traction battery.
- Develops products and processes to enhance tasks within their scope (e.g., system test benches).
- Complies at all times with Formula E technical and sporting regulations and the team’s internal policies.
- Undergoes training and adheres to all safety rules specific to the series.
Skills and Knowledge Requirements:
- Strong understanding of modern electrical or hybrid systems (batteries, electric motors).
- Proficiency with diagnostic tools and technologies, including CAN, control electronics, power electronics, Peak, and DSpace.
- Programming and IT knowledge is a plus: Matlab or equivalent, Python.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Essential background in electronics and/or embedded systems.
- Mandatory trackside experience, ideally in one of the following categories: F1, FE, LMDh/LMH, top-level F2 or GT team, IndyCar.
- This trackside role involves worldwide travel for 10 to 15 race events per year.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar role.
Language Requirement:
- Proficiency in English is mandatory.
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