Field Application Engineer II

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Job Summary

Nidec is the world's No.1 comprehensive motor and drive manufacturer handling "everything that spins and moves", miniature to gigantic. Nidec is a global enterprise comprised of over 300 subsidiaries/affiliates. We are a leading manufacturer of commercial motors, industrial motors, appliance motors, and controls. Nidec motors can be found in products that range from cell phones, computers and home appliances to industrial and mining equipment – and everything in between. Our product line features a full line of high efficiency motors for industrial applications in water treatment, mining, oil and gas, and power generation, and for commercial applications such as pool and spa, condensers, cooling towers and large refrigeration units. From keeping us comfortable in our homes to pumping clean water to making our cars more safe, electric motors are an indispensable part of our daily lives. At Nidec, our employees are on the forefront of developing new motor technologies. As we move deeper into the age of robotics, the impact of motors will only increase. With over 140,000 employees stationed worldwide, Nidec continues to be a unique organization, and each location maintains its individual personality.

Job Description

As an Application Engineer at Nidec Automation ULV Drives, you will play a key role in supporting new business opportunities and driving innovation in motion control and robotic systems. Your responsibilities will include interfacing with customers to understand application requirements, translating those into product solutions, and validating performance through testing. You’ll develop application-specific setups, collaborate with R&D and marketing teams, and contribute to technical documentation and sales materials.

Responsibilities

• Interface with customers and NBO team, gather application requirements.
• Translate requirements to product solutions (drive and motor).
• Test customer proposed solutions (either on customer replicas or on dyno), make sure our offer can meet the customer requirements.
• Use lab tools and measuring equipment to test BLDC motors in applications.
• Support customers as they evaluate our products.
• Develop application specific test setups and identify features, functions or capabilities, to perform on application.
• Work with Product Marketing and R&D group to define and implement new features and test products on real world applications with primary focus on AGV, Robotics, Industrial Automation.
• Write application notes, technical documents, test reports etc. as needed
• Prepare Applications-Centric Sales Presentation Material

​Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field.

Travel

• Travel, both domestic and international, will be required approximately 10%.

Language

• English required

Additional Job Details

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at Nidec
Nidec is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, genetic information, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following website: http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf

Work Shift Schedule

No Soliciting

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.