Application Engineer III

Nidec Corporation; St. Louis, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Nidec Corporation in the United States is seeking an Applications Engineer III to lead advanced customer application efforts and deliver expert technical solutions.

You will partner with sales and engineering to support RFQ-to-close processes, mentor junior engineers, and influence product direction through deep application knowledge and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• 5-8+ years in applications engineering or related roles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead complex applications end-to-end.
• Excellent technical communication and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and optimization of complex customer applications.
• Provide pre- and post-sales technical support and guidance.
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and quality teams.
• Develop advanced application notes and documentation.

Skills

Advanced application engineering

Technical leadership

Customer engagement

Pre-sales support

Analytical modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD tools

Simulation tools

Test equipment

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 Nidec C&I A, a division of Nidec Motor Corporation, seeks an Application Engineer III. This role encompasses delivering technical and commercial support for engineered motors and active participation in new business development endeavors, spanning from RFQ to successful negotiation outcomes. The Applications Engineer III is a senior-level technical professional responsible for leading complex customer application efforts, delivering advanced technical solutions, and driving product adoption through expert application knowledge. This role serves as a trusted technical advisor to customers and internal stakeholders, independently managing high-impact applications and resolving complex technical challenges. The Applications Engineer III applies deep engineering expertise, influences product direction, and contributes to strategic sales and product initiatives.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Advanced Application Engineering & Technical Leadership

• Lead development and optimization of complex customer applications with minimal supervision
• Perform advanced application analysis, sizing, modeling, and performance validation
• Diagnose and resolve complex, non-routine technical and performance issues
• Provide expert guidance on application feasibility, limitations, and optimization strategies

Customer & Sales Engineering Partnership

• Serve as a senior technical resource during pre-sales and post-sales engagements
• Lead technical discussions, presentations, and demonstrations with customers and stakeholders
• Support strategic or high-value opportunities requiring advanced technical expertise
• Build strong, consultative relationships with customers based on technical credibility

Product, Engineering & Continuous Improvement

• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and quality teams to resolve application-driven issues
• Influence product development and enhancements by providing structured application feedback
• Support validation of new products, features, or design changes from an application perspective
• Contribute to road-map discussions through insight into customer needs and emerging trends

Documentation, Standards & Knowledge Sharing

• Develop and maintain advanced application notes, white papers, and technical documentation
• Establish best practices and standards for application engineering within assigned product areas
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to Applications Engineer I and II roles
• Share knowledge across engineering, sales, and support teams

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related field)
• 5-8+ years of experience in applications engineering, product engineering, or technical customer-facing roles
• Advanced understanding of engineering principles relevant to assigned products and applications
• Strong analytical, modeling, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to independently lead complex application efforts end-to-end
• Excellent technical communication and presentation skills
• Proficiency with engineering tools, CAD, simulation, or test equipment as applicable
• Strong customer-focused mindset with the ability to balance technical, commercial, and operational considerations
• Ability to influence cross-functionally without direct authority

Additional Job Details Technical – T3

• Works to achieve operational, functional, and/or business targets within team with direct and indirect impact on departmental or job family results, using practical technical principles
• Intermediate-level technical contributor; generally works independently under moderate supervision and may seek advice of more senior employees in the same area
• Failure to achieve results requires allocation of additional resources to meet goals and impacts project completion with the potential for additional financial expense.
• Works on smaller, less complex projects/assignments

Communication & Influence

• Communicates with employees typically within the department and/or job family, explaining and interpreting matters related to the department; may communicate with external clients or partners depending upon the job area
• May influence employees within own job area at an operational level

Innovation & Complexity

• Responsible for making minor improvements to technical/business processes, procedures, or systems to contribute to the performance of the team
• Problems faced may be difficult but are not complex, requiring application of technical skills/analysis drawing from prior experiences, and typically involve consideration of multiple issues and impact job family and/or multiple teams

Leadership & Talent Management

• May provide guidance, help with training and review work of entry-level employees
• May lead parts of less complex projects or processes

Knowledge & Experience

• Requires understanding of basic context and practical knowledge of technical and business environment as well as potential and upcoming technical advances within area of specialization, typically obtained through advanced education and relevant experience
• Requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years of prior relevant experience

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affinitive Action at Nidec

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.

Nidec has worked its way up to become the world’s No.1 manufacturer of small precision motors. In the process, Nidec has gradually expanded its product lineup to include a variety of small to large motors, application products for machinery, and electronic and optical components. At present, its products are used in a wide range of fields and devices including information and telecommunications equipment, office equipment, home appliances, automobiles, industrial equipment, and environmental energy.

"For Everything that Spins and Moves", the Group is creating next-generation drive technologies to meet the needs of the society.