Applications Engineer II - Solutions (Boston)

Nidec Automation; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Nidec Automation in Boston, MA seeks an experienced design/engineering professional to translate customer requirements into optimized system solutions. You will select motors, drives, gearing, and control components, performing basic calculations and validating proposed designs.

As part of cross-functional teams, you will generate technical documentation, support sales opportunities, and collaborate with Product Management and Engineering to ensure feasible, scalable implementations across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics engineering.
• 3–7 years in design, application, or systems engineering in automation or motion control.
• Strong understanding of motion control systems, motors, drives and gearing.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Sales and customers to understand requirements and success criteria.
• Define and document technical requirements, performance, environmental, and integration needs.
• Develop system-level solutions and choose motors, drives, gearing for applications.
• Create technical documentation packages with architecture diagrams and performance calculations.
• Support new business development and provide technical content for proposals.
• Provide feedback to Product Management and collaborate with Engineering for feasibility and improvements.
• Assist in product training for Sales and commercial teams.

Skills

Motion control knowledge

System integration

Analytical problem-solving

Excellent communication

CAD tools familiarity

Customer collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics

Tools

CAD tools

System modeling

Engineering analysis tools

Job description

Core Objective:

Enable successful customer solution development by translating application requirements into optimized technical designs and ensuring seamless execution across the product lifecycle.

Responsibilities

Early Customer Engagement & Requirements Definition

• Collaborate with Sales and customers to understand application requirements, constraints, and success criteria
• Define and document technical requirements, including performance, environmental, and integration needs
• Support feasibility analysis and ensure alignment with standard product capabilities

Solution Selection, Design & Technical Recommendation

• Develop system-level solutions using standard or minimally modified product platforms
• Select appropriate motors, drives, gearing, and control components based on application requirements
• Perform basic system design, calculations, and validation of proposed solutions
• Provide clear technical recommendations aligned with performance, cost, and scalability objectives

Technical Documentation Development

• Generate complete technical documentation packages, including:
• System architecture diagrams, Product selection documentation, Performance calculations and assumptions, application notes and integration guidelines
• Ensuring documentation is accurate, standardized, and suitable for internal and customer use

New Business Development (NBD) & Sales Support

• Partner with Sales to support new business opportunities through technical engagement
• Participate in customer meetings, technical reviews, and solution presentations
• Support proposal development, including technical content and solution positioning
• Contribute to improving win rates through strong technical differentiation

Product Management & Engineering Collaboration

• Provide structured feedback to Product Management on gaps, opportunities, and emerging application needs
• Collaborate with Engineering to validate feasibility and identify minor product modifications when required
• Support continuous improvement of standard product platforms based on application insights
• Support solution implementation, including integration and commissioning guidance
• Troubleshoot issues and provide technical support during deployment
• Ensure solutions perform as expected in real-world applications

Product Training for Commercial Team

• Support development and delivery of training materials for Sales and commercial teams
• Educate internal stakeholders on product capabilities, application considerations, and solution approaches
• Support knowledge transfer to improve overall technical competency across the organization

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field required
• 3-7 years of experience in design engineering, application engineering, or systems engineering within automation or motion control
• Strong understanding of motion control systems, electric motors, drives, and gearing technologies
• Experience with system-level design and integration in industrial or automation environments
• Ability to translate customer requirements into practical and scalable technical solutions
• Familiarity with CAD tools, system modeling, or engineering analysis tools preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interface directly with customers
• Ability to work cross-functionally in dynamic, customer-driven environments
• Customer-focused mindset with strong collaboration skills

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• Both Domestic and International Travel up to 20%