Applications Engineer I

Nidec Drives; St. Louis, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Nidec Drives in St. Louis, MO is seeking an Applications Engineer I to deliver technical and commercial support for engineered motors and to help win new business from RFQ to negotiation.

The role emphasizes in-depth engineering expertise, strong client relationships, and pre-sales support across the sales cycle, with opportunities to lead quotations and develop new product lines. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, perform engineering calculations, and mentor teammates as needed,

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering or equivalent related experience.
• Proficiency in MS Office Applications.
• Familiarity with industry standards and specifications.
• Familiarity with JD Edwards, Ansys, and Oracle for daily work-related activities and transactions is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary contact for customer support, delivering technical and commercial motor solutions.
• Craft precise proposals for product offerings and review information.
• Provide technical and commercial training and mentorship to team members.
• Lead management of quotations and opportunities.
• Gather direct feedback from customers.
• Run calculations using engineering software.
• Contribute to new product development.
• Coordinate projects and customer developments.
• Manage and monitor project pipelines.
• Prepare and present technical and commercial proposals.

Skills

MS Office

Communication skills

Industry standards knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering or equivalent

Tools

JD Edwards

ANSYS

Oracle

Job description

## Applications Engineer IApply: North America/USA/Missouri/St. Louis - WPE, MO: Full time: Posted Today: R0017942We 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**We are seeking an Application Engineer I. 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 Application Engineer I harnesses in-depth engineering expertise and fosters valuable client relationships to bolster regional accounts, substantially influencing software revenue. Additionally, they play a pivotal role in assisting customers in resolving intricate engineering challenges by utilizing software products. This position encompasses providing technical pre-sales support across the entire sales process.**Job Description****Key Qualifications:*** Proficiency in MS Office Applications (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).* Ability to communicate technical information.* Familiarity with industry standards and specifications. **Responsibilities**:* Act as the primary point of contact for customer support, providing technical and commercial solutions for engineered motors.* Craft precise proposals for Nidec US Motors' product offerings, ensuring meticulous review of the provided information.* Provide essential technical and commercial training and mentorship to team members.* Assume a leadership role in managing quotations and opportunities.* Independently gather direct feedback from customers.* Execute calculations using engineering software.* Contribute to the development of new product lines.* Coordinate projects and customer developments.* Efficiently manage and monitor project pipelines.* Skillfully prepare and present technical and commercial proposals. **Education**:* Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering or equivalent related experience.**Knowledge/Training**:* Proficiency in MS Office Applications.* Familiarity with industry standards and specifications.* Familiarity with JD Edwards, Ansys, and Oracle for daily work-related activities and transactions is a plus* Ability to calculate product profitability and return on invested capital (ROIC).* Leadership skills in meetings.