Application Engineer

Nidec Motor Corporation; Indiana, Princeton (PA, NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Application Engineer to provide technical support and develop innovative composite solutions for customers in AGV, Robotics, and Industrial Automation. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with a dynamic team, focusing on customer requirements and delivering tailored proposals. You will engage in cost analysis, design composite components, and utilize CAD software to create detailed models. If you're passionate about engineering and eager to contribute to exciting projects that shape the future, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil, environmental, electrical, or mechanical engineering.
• 0-5 years of engineering experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze product costing and create design improvements.
• Prepare cost estimates and design composite components.
• Collaborate with internal teams for successful product launch.

Skills

Engineering Experience

Technical Support

Customer Quotations

Communication Skills

CAD Software

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

Job description

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

The Application Engineer is responsible for technical support, primarily customer quotations and business development case studies for various composite applications. Key emphasis will be on understanding customer requirements and rapidly demonstrating how composite-based solutions can be utilized to provide solutions with costing, timing, and resources included in the proposals.

Job Description

As Application Engineer I, you will work with a highly motivated team to bring innovative solutions to market for customers in the AGV, Robotics, and Industrial Automation Markets. Your role will involve developing new customers, supporting product development, and working closely with internal and external contract manufacturers to ensure a successful product launch.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Respond to customer requests by analyzing product costing, creation schedules, tooling costs, and submitting design and process improvements.
• Provide technical engineering information through presentations on customer proposals, including costing breakdowns, 3D representations, and tooling details.
• Prepare cost estimates by studying blueprints, plans, and related documents, consulting with engineers and other professionals.
• Design composite components and assemblies to support proposals, generate CAD models, and compose detailed bill of materials.
• Use custom metrics and analytics to generate customer quotations, collaborating with design and manufacturing teams, and interacting with departments such as Materials, Quality, Engineering, Sales, and Manufacturing.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Minimum age 18+
• Bachelor's degree in civil, environmental, electrical, mechanical engineering, or related field
• 0-5 years of engineering experience
• Familiarity with CAD software; SolidWorks or Inventor is a plus
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Ability to rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Professional and courteous demeanor with customers

Additional Job Details

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

The physical demands are typical of an office setting. Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals with disabilities. Standard office equipment is used, and work is performed in a standard office environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at Nidec

Nidec is an EEO and Affirmative Action Employer promoting diversity. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. For more information, visit: EEOC Poster.

No Soliciting

Nidec does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies without prior approval. External candidates must be submitted through the Nidec Talent Acquisition team.