Applications Engineer

We begin with dreams. Dreams drive our motivation. Dreams are our future. The world's dreams, people's dreams, our dreams. Our passion creates ideas that make dreams come alive. Technology and products that were only dreams become reality.

All for dreams. Dreams challenge and the Nidec-Group will continue to meet the challenge. For the world's and people's tomorrows; the world's first, the world's best technologies and products; we will continue our part in creating a better society.

Job Summary

Job Description

Main Responsibilities

• Technical Customer Management: Act as the lead technical consultant, managing all customer interactions, leading technical reviews, and ensuring proactive responses to maintain high satisfaction levels.

• Strategic Growth: Collaborate closely with Key Account Managers (KAMs) to identify technology trends and promote the deployment of Nidec’s latest innovations.

• Cross-Functional Project Leadership: Coordinate with R&D, Project Management, and Quality Assurance (QA) teams to guarantee that projects meet the critical Quality, Design, and Cost (QDC) targets.

• Operational Excellence: Oversee the full lifecycle of Requirements Engineering, Change Management, and Problem Resolution processes with high attention to detail.

• Stakeholder Alignment: Maintain rigorous documentation, including Open Point Lists (OPL) and Minutes of Meetings (MoM), ensuring transparency and synchronization across all departments.

• Risk Mitigation: Proactively identify project bottlenecks and work with senior management to implement decisive actions that secure Nidec’s strategic objectives.

Additional Job Details

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.

• Experience: 5+ years of professional experience in Application Engineering, Product Development, or Technical Project Management, preferably within the automotive industry.

• Industry Knowledge: Proven experience working in global corporate environments and a strong understanding of market benchmarking and competitive analysis.

• Technical Proficiency: Solid expertise in Requirements Management and Change Management protocols.

• Soft Skills: Exceptional presentation and negotiation skills, with a demonstrated ability to build long-term professional relationships and navigate complex stakeholder environments.

Why Join Nidec?

At Nidec, you will be part of a global leader in motor and drive technology. We offer:

• Empowerment: High level of autonomy to make strategic technical decisions directly with the customer.

• Global Collaboration: The opportunity to work across departmental boundaries and collaborate with world-class Development Centers and Manufacturing sites.

• Innovation: A chance to bring cutting-edge technology to life in a fast-paced, evolving market.

Nidec is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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

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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.