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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.\nAll 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.\nJob Summary\nThe Applications Engineer IV is an advanced-level individual contributor responsible for enterprise application leadership, strategic customer engagement, and deep technical influence on product and solution direction. The role requires expert judgment, autonomy, and cross-functional leadership. Success is measured by application performance, customer outcomes, product adoption, strategic deal support, and organizational technical capability.Job Description\nArea: Commercial Appliances North America\nLocation: Nidec Suwanee Business Office on-site position\nReporting To: NAR AE & Lab Manager\nAbout the Role & Mission\nAre you ready to take your technical expertise to the next level and drive our commercial growth across North America?\nWe are seeking a Senior Application Engineer to serve as the primary technical partner between Nidec Global Appliance and our key commercial accounts. In this high-impact role, you will lead application and product specification strategies, direct product development, and strengthen Nidec’s position as a technological leader in the cooling and commercial appliance industry.\nKey Responsibilities\nCustomer Engagement & Strategic Partnership\nAct as the main Senior Application Engineering contact for Nidec’s key commercial customers.\nConduct weekly face-to-face project follow-ups and hold quarterly reviews with customers to ensure project success and exceed expectations.\nUnderstand customer portfolios and long-term strategies to protect and expand Nidec's market share.\nTechnical Strategy & Application Support\nEvaluate complex technical requirements for major OEM projects and recommend optimal product and service solutions.\nAlign customer requirements with R&D teams to direct future product developments and innovations.\nSupport on-site Quality Assurance (QA) issues, Technical Decision Analysis (TDA), and continuous improvement initiatives (cost reduction, process optimization, and new designs).\nApprove and implement product changes seamlessly without placing customer applications at risk.\nBusiness Growth & Market Intelligence\nMap new business and application opportunities to increase contribution margins and market share.\nEstimate costs and consult closely with the sales force on technical integration and proposal development.\nMonitor industry trends, competitor capabilities, and evolving energy/safety codes and regulatory standards.\nOperations & Field Collaboration\nCoordinate pilot production runs with QA and Production teams to guarantee compliance and swift customer approvals.\nTravel to assigned customer sites, OEMs, and Nidec manufacturing/R&D plants domestically and internationally as required.\nCandidate Profile & Requirements\nEducation & Experience\n Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).\nExperience: 5-7 years of relevant experience in technical application engineering or engineering support.\nTechnical & Professional Skills\nStrong technical background in Thermodynamics, Compressors, Controls, and Refrigeration Systems.\nExperience using complex analytical tools to evaluate, streamline, and design solutions driving operational excellence.\nProficient in technical proposal writing, cost estimation, and presenting to executive and technical stakeholders.\nHigh proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint\nMindset & Soft Skills\nStrong ownership mindset, decision-making capability, and a sense of urgency.\nWin-Win negotiation approach and excellent organizational & communication skills.\nAbility to work independently while fostering collaborative cross-functional teamwork.\nLanguage Requirements\nMandatory: Fluent English\nDesirable: Spanish or Portuguese\nAdditional Job Details\nTechnical - T4Organizational Impact\nWorks to achieve operational, functional, and/or business targets within team with major impact on departmental or job family results, using extensive technical principles\nSeasoned technical contributor; works under limited supervision\nWorks independently on a wide range of moderately complex projects and may be responsible for entire projects or processes within team\nMay contribute to the development of goals and planning efforts for the department\nCommunication & Influence\nCommunicates with senior leadership and employees within and outside of department and/or job family on matters that require explanation, interpretation and/or advising; may communicate with external clients or partners depending upon the job area\nInfluences employees within the business unit to agree and align on new concepts, practices and approaches\nInnovation & Complexity\nResponsible for moderate to significant improvements of technical/business processes, procedures, or systems to contribute to the performance of the team\nProblems are moderately complex, requiring application of broad and deep experience and technical expertise, and may impact multiple departments and/or job family\nLeadership & Talent Management\nCoaches, reviews and delegates work to other professionals\nManages end-to-end projects or processes\nKnowledge & Experience\nRequires extensive (deep or broad) technical knowledge of specialty area with cross-functional and working knowledge of industry practices/other areas, typically obtained through advanced education and strong experience\n• Requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and minimum 7 years of prior relevant experience\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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