Field Application Engineer II
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 2, 2026. First seen by Alion on Mar 30, 2026. Nidec scores B on the Alion truth index.
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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 Engineering.
- 2-5 years of experience in supporting motion control projects.
- Experience in operating motor dynos.
- Capable of designing and assembling applications systems for testing and evaluation (e.g. AGV replicas, coupled motor setups).
- Experience in electric motor control theory for permanent magnet synchronous motors and understanding of electric motor fundamentals.
- Familiarity with lab and testing equipment including power analyzers and oscilloscopes.
- Knowledge of communication Fieldbuses: CAN, EtherCAT, Profinet, Modbus, etc and ROS.
- Familiar with motion kinematics and dynamics is considered as a plus.
- Basic computer or/and PLC programming skills is considered as a plus.
- Good time management skills.
- English language: good speaking and writing level
Travel
- Travel, both domestic and international, will be required approximately 10%.
Languages
- 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
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No Soliciting
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