Application Engineer II

Nidec Drives; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nidec Drives in St. Louis, MO, seeks an Application Engineer II to advance electric motor solutions from concept through production. You will collaborate with customers, suppliers, and internal teams, applying engineering judgment to deliver scalable, cost-effective products while balancing performance, quality, and schedules.

The role requires a mechanical or electrical engineering background with 3–5 years of related experience, strong communication, and the ability to travel quarterly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 3–5 years of engineering experience, preferably with electric motors or HVACR.
• Ability to manage projects independently and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with customers, suppliers, and internal teams to develop motor solutions from concept to production.
• Develop product specifications based on customer and market needs and support product validation.
• Design and support electric motors, perform analysis, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Create BOMs, drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Lead cross-functional coordination across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain.

Skills

Technical problem-solving

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Customer support

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Application Engineer II page is loaded## Application Engineer IIlocations: North America/USA/Missouri/St. Louis - WPE, MOtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R0017785We 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.**Job Description****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.**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.