Applications Engineer

NIDEC Defense Group; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Nidec seeks a results-oriented Applications Engineer to be the primary technical interface between our organization and strategic customers. You will drive business growth through successful technical design wins and ensure flawless execution of awarded projects, bridging customer requirements with our global engineering and manufacturing capabilities.

You will collaborate with R&D, project management, and QA teams to meet QDC targets, manage requirements and change processes, and maintain

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in Application Engineering, Product Development, or Technical Project Management, preferably within the automotive industry.
• Proven experience working in global corporate environments and a strong understanding of market benchmarking and competitive analysis.
• Solid expertise in Requirements Management and Change Management protocols.
• Exceptional presentation and negotiation skills, with a demonstrated ability to build long-term professional relationships and navigate complex stakeholder environments.

Responsibilities

• Technical Customer Management: Act as the lead technical consultant, managing all customer interactions, leading technical reviews, and ensuring proactive responses to maintain high satisfaction levels.
• Strategic Growth: Collaborate with Key Account Managers to identify technology trends and promote deployment of Nidec’s latest innovations.
• Cross-Functional Project Leadership: Coordinate with R&D, Project Management, and QA teams to meet Quality, Design, and Cost targets.
• Operational Excellence: Oversee requirements engineering, change management, and problem resolution with high attention to detail.
• Stakeholder Alignment: Maintain documentation including Open Point Lists and Minutes of Meetings across departments.
• Risk Mitigation: Identify project bottlenecks and work with senior management to secure strategic objectives.

Skills

Requirements Management

Change Management

Stakeholder Management

Presentation Skills

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or related technical field

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 is seeking a results-oriented Applications Engineer to serve as the primary technical interface between our organization and our strategic customers. In this role, you will be the "technical face" of Nidec, driving business growth through successful technical design wins and ensuring the flawless execution of awarded projects. You will bridge the gap between customer requirements and our global engineering and manufacturing capabilities.

Job Description

Main Responsibilities

• Technical Customer Management: Act as the lead technical consultant, managing all customer interactions, leading technical reviews, and ensuring proactive responses to maintain high satisfaction levels.
• Strategic Growth: Collaborate closely with Key Account Managers (KAMs) to identify technology trends and promote the deployment of Nidec’s latest innovations.
• Cross-Functional Project Leadership: Coordinate with R&D, Project Management, and Quality Assurance (QA) teams to guarantee that projects meet the critical Quality, Design, and Cost (QDC) targets.
• Operational Excellence: Oversee the full lifecycle of Requirements Engineering, Change Management, and Problem Resolution processes with high attention to detail.
• Stakeholder Alignment: Maintain rigorous documentation, including Open Point Lists (OPL) and Minutes of Meetings (MoM), ensuring transparency and synchronization across all departments.
• Risk Mitigation: Proactively identify project bottlenecks and work with senior management to implement decisive actions that secure Nidec’s strategic objectives.

Additional Job Details

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Experience: 5+ years of professional experience in Application Engineering, Product Development, or Technical Project Management, preferably within the automotive industry.
• Industry Knowledge: Proven experience working in global corporate environments and a strong understanding of market benchmarking and competitive analysis.
• Technical Proficiency: Solid expertise in Requirements Management and Change Management protocols.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional presentation and negotiation skills, with a demonstrated ability to build long-term professional relationships and navigate complex stakeholder environments.

Why Join Nidec?

At Nidec, you will be part of a global leader in motor and drive technology. We offer:

• Empowerment: High level of autonomy to make strategic technical decisions directly with the customer.
• Global Collaboration: The opportunity to work across departmental boundaries and collaborate with world-class Development Centers and Manufacturing sites.
• Innovation: A chance to bring cutting-edge technology to life in a fast-paced, evolving market.

Nidec is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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