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Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
Onsite
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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.Job Description
The Application Engineer – Solutions Engineering is responsible for supporting customer-facing solution development, from early engagement and requirements definition through solution design, documentation, and deployment support.
This role works cross-functionally with Sales, Product Management, and Engineering to ensure that standard products or minor derivatives are effectively applied to meet customer needs.
Core Objective: Enable successful customer solution development by translating application requirements into optimized technical designs and ensuring seamless execution across the product lifecycle.
Responsibilities
Early Customer Engagement & Requirements Definition
Collaborate with Sales and customers to understand application requirements, constraints, and success criteria
Define and document technical requirements, including performance, environmental, and integration needs
Support feasibility analysis and ensure alignment with standard product capabilities
Solution Selection, Design & Technical Recommendation
Develop system-level solutions using standard or minimally modified product platforms
Select appropriate motors, drives, gearing, and control components based on application requirements
Perform basic system design, calculations, and validation of proposed solutions
Provide clear technical recommendations aligned with performance, cost, and scalability objectives
Technical Documentation Development
Generate complete technical documentation packages, including:
System architecture diagrams, Product selection documentation, Performance calculations and assumptions, application notes and integration guidelines
Ensuring documentation is accurate, standardized, and suitable for internal and customer use
New Business Development (NBD) & Sales Support
Partner with Sales to support new business opportunities through technical engagement
Participate in customer meetings, technical reviews, and solution presentations
Support proposal development, including technical content and solution positioning
Contribute to improving win rates through strong technical differentiation
Product Management & Engineering Collaboration
Provide structured feedback to Product Management on gaps, opportunities, and emerging application needs
Collaborate with Engineering to validate feasibility and identify minor product modifications when required
Support continuous improvement of standard product platforms based on application insights
Deployment & Post-Sales Support
Support solution implementation, including integration and commissioning guidance
Troubleshoot issues and provide technical support during deployment
Ensure solutions perform as expected in real-world applications
Product Training for Commercial Team
Support development and delivery of training materials for Sales and commercial teams
Educate internal stakeholders on product capabilities, application considerations, and solution approaches
Support knowledge transfer to improve overall technical competency across the organization
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field required
3–7 years of experience in design engineering, application engineering, or systems engineering within automation or motion control
Strong understanding of motion control systems, electric motors, drives, and gearing technologies
Experience with system-level design and integration in industrial or automation environments
Ability to translate customer requirements into practical and scalable technical solutions
Familiarity with CAD tools, system modeling, or engineering analysis tools preferred
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication skills with the ability to interface directly with customers
Ability to work cross-functionally in dynamic, customer-driven environments
Customer-focused mindset with strong collaboration skills
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
Both Domestic and International Travel up to 20%
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.