Application Engineer II

NIDEC Defense Group; Missouri; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NIDEC Defense Group in Missouri is seeking an Application Engineer II to collaborate across customers, suppliers, manufacturing and internal teams to develop and support electric motor solutions from concept through production.

You will provide technical expertise to deliver scalable, cost-effective products while balancing performance, quality, schedule and customer requirements, and manage routine to moderately complex projects independently.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 3-5 years engineering experience, preferably in electric motors, HVACR, or manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects and technical assignments independently.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate across customers, suppliers, manufacturing, and internal teams to develop and support electric motor solutions from concept through production.
• Provide technical guidance and share knowledge with less experienced team members.
• Lead cost reduction, quality improvement, and product enhancement initiatives.
• Support software testing, product validation, and new platform development.
• Read and interpret electrical diagrams, schematics, and technical drawings.

Skills

Technical skills

Problem solving

Independent work

Project management

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

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

Collaborate cross-functionally with customers, suppliers, manufacturing, and internal teams to develop and support electric motor solutions from concept through production. Provide technical expertise to deliver scalable, cost-effective products while balancing performance, quality, schedule, and customer requirements. The Application Engineer II is an intermediate-level engineering professional responsible for independently managing routine to moderately complex projects and technical assignments. This role applies engineering principles and sound judgment to solve technical challenges, support new product development, and serve as a key technical resource for customers and internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Product Development & Engineering

• Develop product specifications based on customer and market requirements.
• Design and support electric motors, including electrical and mechanical components.
• Perform engineering analysis, testing, validation, and troubleshooting activities.
• Create and maintain BOMs, drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Interpret test results and provide recommendations to improve product performance and reliability.
• Independently resolve routine and moderately complex technical issues.

Project & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Manage assigned engineering projects with limited supervision.
• Coordinate activities across engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and customer teams.
• Develop project schedules, test plans, and resource requirements.
• Support new product launches and transfer designs into production.
• Provide technical guidance and share knowledge with less experienced team members.

Customer & Business Support

• Prepare technical proposals, quotations, and product recommendations.
• Serve as a technical resource for customers, sales, and internal teams.
• Support product selection, application reviews, and troubleshooting efforts.
• Build strong customer relationships through proactive technical support.

Continuous Improvement & Product Support

• Lead and support cost reduction, quality improvement, and product enhancement initiatives.
• Partner with Quality and Manufacturing teams to resolve product and process issues.
• Support software testing, product validation, and new platform development.
• Recommend process and product improvements based on data and operational feedback.

Lab & Technical Work

• Operate laboratory equipment to test and evaluate electric motor performance.
• Read and interpret electrical diagrams, schematics, and technical drawings.
• Safely use hand tools, power tools, and testing equipment as required.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 3-5 years of engineering experience, preferably within electric motors, HVACR, or manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects and technical assignments independently.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong technical, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and exercise engineering judgment with minimal supervision.
• Effective project management, organization, and prioritization skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across cross‑functional teams.
• Ability to support customers and explain technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and related engineering tools.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to travel on a limited, quarterly basis.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Aff... at Nidec

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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.