HARDWARE ENGINEER III

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

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 a Senior Power Electronics Engineer, you will join a highly motivated team developing cutting-edge solutions for Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs), Robotics, and Industrial Automation systems.

In this role, you will take end-to-end ownership of power electronics design, including specification, architecture, development, testing, and validation of electrical systems. You will collaborate closely with Firmware, Validation, and Field Application teams to deliver high-performance and reliable products.

You will also play a key role in technical leadership, troubleshooting complex field issues, and driving continuous product improvement and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from concept through production, coordinating cross-functional teams and ensuring timely delivery.
• Define system-level requirements for electric powertrains, balancing performance, cost, efficiency, and reliability.
• Develop system architectures, select components, and design schematics for power electronics systems.
• Perform system-level and circuit simulations (SPICE, MATLAB) to validate concepts and optimize performance.
• Define and implement design strategies to meet EMC and regulatory requirements.
• Develop test plans, perform debugging, and validate designs at system and component level.
• Lead root cause analysis of product and field issues and implement corrective actions.
• Drive new technology development and propose improvements in power converter and motor drive design.
• Produce high-quality design, validation, and compliance documentation.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and contribute to team capability development.
• Maintain and improve schematic symbols and PCB footprint libraries.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Master’s Power Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 6+ years of experience in power electronics or hardware design
• Proficient with Altium Designer, SPICE, and MATLAB/Simulink.
• Strong hands-on experience with oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and EMI/EMC troubleshooting.
• Solid understanding of PCB layout practices for power electronics and EMC.
• Design of inverters and power converters
• Motor drive control techniques (PMAC, AC induction, IPM)
• Analog and digital circuit design (low-voltage systems)
• EMC design at PCB and system level
• Reliability engineering fundamentals
• Functional safety (advantageous)
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Proactive, solution-oriented mindset
• Ability to work independently and lead technical decisions
• Continuous learning attitude

Travel

• Up to 5% Domestic and International may be required

Language

• Advanced English communication skills, both spoken and written, are 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.