Advanced Engineer, Electrical

Nidec Corporation; Minster (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Nidec Minster Corporation in Minster, OH is seeking an Advanced Electrical Engineer to design, implement and commission state-of-the-art control systems for industrial equipment. You will work with PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, servo motors and industrial networks to deliver robust automated solutions in a collaborative team.

The role involves field service, customer and vendor interaction, CAD/BOM management, and cross-functional project work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering Technology required or equivalent work experience.
• 10+ years of electrical engineering experience preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing/industrial automation environment is highly desirable.
• Experience with PLCs, HMIs and servo controls in manufacturing settings.
• Programming experience in VB.NET, C#, C++ is a plus.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
• Experience with WPF or WinUI UI frameworks is a plus.
• Ability to work in a dynamic team and manage multiple projects.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical and communication skills.
• Travel up to 10% (some international).

Responsibilities

• Install and commission controls on equipment in the metal forming industry using PLCs, HMIs, VFDs and other components.
• Collaborate with engineering to procure and build industrial controls, maintaining CAD drawings and BOM.
• Provide advanced field service support during installation of customized controls.
• Interact with customers, design teams and vendors to define scope and deliverables.
• Advance internal proficiencies while aligning products with NP&A engineering groups.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI

Servo systems

Industrial control

Electrical design

C/C++/VB.NET

WPF/WinUI

CAD

Documentation (BOM, drawings)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering Technology

Tools

Siemens

Allen-Bradley

Job description

Advanced Electrical Engineer

Job Summary

Nidec Minster Corporation has an immediate opening for an Electrical Engineer. Nidec Minster is an international industrial capital goods equipment manufacturer. We produce precision machinery while incorporating a wide variety of control technologies. Control systems are comprised of hardware and software required to support PLC's, industrial PC's, HMI's, and Servo systems connected via industrial networks. We have an immediate opening in our Electrical Engineering Department for an engineer seeking to implement state of the art control systems including hardware, software, and servo systems. The position requires working with customers, sales, and vendors to integrate these technologies into industrial products and solutions.

Job Responsibilities

• Install and commission controls on equipment in the metal forming industry. This involves working with PLC's, HMI's, VFD's and other electrical components.
• Collaborate with an engineering team to procure and build industrial controls. This includes maintaining CAD drawings and BOM while upholding design standards and build practices.
• Provide advanced field service support during installation of custom integrated controls.
• Interact with customers, design teams, and vendors to define scope, plans and product deliverables.
• Continue to advance internal proficiencies while collaborating with other NP&A engineering groups to align products for a common look and feel.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering Technology strongly preferred or associate's degree with equivalent work experience.
• 10+ year of electrical engineering experience.
• Strongly preferred with work experience in a manufacturing, industrial, automation or equipment design environment.
• Specific experience with PLC's, HMI's and servo controls in a manufacturing or factory automation setting.
• Experience in programming languages such as VB.net, C#, C++, or C would be a plus.
• Familiarity with Microsoft suite of products (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, etc).
• Experience in WPF or WinUI UI frameworks a plus.
• Able to interact and thrive in a dynamic team environment to achieve organizational goals while managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience troubleshooting complex electrical and automation systems.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Position requires 10% travel, some international.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Experience with Siemens, Allen-Bradley, or other industrial control platforms.
• Experience with machine design, manufacturing equipment, or large industrial systems.
• Knowledge of NFPA, NEC, UL, CE, and other applicable electrical standards.
• Experience leading cross-functional project teams.

Location

• Onsite at the Minster, Ohio facility

Nidec Minster will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire. No agency calls.

An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, M/F/D/V