Applications Engineer I: Motors & Pre-Sales Solutions

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

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,