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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.\nWith over 140,000 employees stationed worldwide, Nidec continues to be a unique organization, and each location maintains its individual personality.\nJob Description\nThe Design Engineer - Solutions Engineering is responsible for supporting customer-facing solution development, from early engagement and requirements definition through solution design, documentation, and deployment support.\nThis role works cross-functionally with Product Management, R&D Engineering and Application Engineering to ensure that standard products or minor derivatives are effectively applied to meet customer needs.\nCore Objective: Enable successful customer solution development by translating application requirements into optimized technical designs and ensuring seamless execution across the product lifecycle.\nProduct & Component Design\nIndependently design components, assemblies, or subsystems based on defined requirements\n\nDevelop and maintain 3D CAD models, drawings, and tolerances\n\nApply engineering principles, standards, and design guidelines consistently\n\nEngineering Analysis & Problem Solving\nPerform calculations, simulations, or analysis to validate design performance\n\nEvaluate materials, tolerances, and manufacturing methods\n\nSupport root cause analysis and implementation of design improvements\n\nDocumentation & Change Management\nPrepare and maintain drawings, specifications, and bills of materials (BOMs)\n\nSupport engineering change requests (ECRs) and design reviews\n\nEnsure documentation accuracy and configuration control\n\nTesting, Validation & Manufacturing Support\nSupport prototype builds, testing, and validation activities\n\nAnalyze test results and incorporate findings into design updates\n\nCollaborate with Manufacturing and Quality teams to ensure design feasibility and compliance\n\nCross Functional Collaboration\nWork with Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Project teams\n\nParticipate in design reviews and technical discussions\n\nCommunicate design intent, risks, and recommendations clearly\n\nContinuous Improvement & Skill Development\nIdentify opportunities to improve designs, tools, or processes\n\nApply lessons learned and best practices to new designs\n\nProvide informal support or guidance to Design Engineer I roles\n\n Knowledge, Skills & Abilities\nBachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechatronics or related discipline) required\n\n2-4 years of experience in product design, engineering, or related technical roles\n\nWorking knowledge of engineering design principles and methodologies\n\nProficiency with CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks, Creo, Inventor, AutoCAD)\n\nBasic experience with engineering analysis or simulation tools preferred\n\nStrong attention to detail and documentation standards\n\nAbility to manage multiple design tasks with limited supervision\n\nEffective written and verbal communication skills\n\nSound engineering judgment and problem-solving capability\n\nTRAVEL REQUIREMENTS\nBoth Domestic and International Travel up to 10%\n\nLANGUAGES\nEnglish required\n\nAdditional Job Details\nEqual Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at Nidec\nNidec 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\nWork Shift Schedule\nNo Soliciting\nNidec 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. 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