Application Engineer II

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Job Description

• Develop product specifications based on customer and market requirements.
• Design and support electric motors, including electrical and mechanical components.
• Perform engineering analysis, testing, validation, and troubleshooting activities.
• Create and maintain BOMs, drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Interpret test results and provide recommendations to improve product performance and reliability.
• Independently resolve routine and moderately complex technical issues.

• Manage assigned engineering projects with limited supervision.
• Coordinate activities across engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and customer teams.
• Develop project schedules, test plans, and resource requirements.
• Support new product launches and transfer designs into production.
• Provide technical guidance and share knowledge with less experienced team members.

• Prepare technical proposals, quotations, and product recommendations.
• Serve as a technical resource for customers, sales, and internal teams.
• Support product selection, application reviews, and troubleshooting efforts.
• Build strong customer relationships through proactive technical support.

• Lead and support cost reduction, quality improvement, and product enhancement initiatives.
• Partner with Quality and Manufacturing teams to resolve product and process issues.
• Support software testing, product validation, and new platform development.
• Recommend process and product improvements based on data and operational feedback.

• Operate laboratory equipment to test and evaluate electric motor performance.
• Read and interpret electrical diagrams, schematics, and technical drawings.
• Safely use hand tools, power tools, and testing equipment as required.

• Ability to travel on a limited, quarterly basis.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 3-5 years of engineering experience, preferably within electric motors, HVACR, or manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects and technical assignments independently.

• Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and exercise engineering judgment with minimal supervision.
• Effective project management, organization, and prioritization skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across cross-functional teams.
• Ability to support customers and explain technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and related engineering tools.

Nidec will not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies in response to Nidec job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. Pre-approval from the Nidec Talent Acquisition team is required before any external candidate can be submitted and such candidate must be submitted to the Nidec Talent Acquisition team.