ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

Nidec Corporation; St. Charles (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Nidec Corporation is seeking an engineer to design and develop automotive electronic modules and components. You will liaise with customers and internal teams to deliver solutions that meet stringent automotive specifications and testing requirements.

The role demands attention to detail, technical competence, and the ability to manage design changes through the full development cycle while supporting ISO and environmental policy compliance.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
• Proficient in automotive electronics concepts and testing.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Participates in new electronics product designs based on customer requests.
• Understands customer procedures and implements development to meet those requirements.
• Implements new designs into production by creating designs and following the entire development process.
• Liaises with suppliers for quotes, specifications and samples.
• Analyzes test data to verify design meets specifications.

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

Job Description Objective

This position is responsible for the design and development of automotive electronic modules and components, as well as customer liaison and inter-company coordination or new product design. This position demands attention to detail, accuracy and technical competence. Also, in-depth knowledge of automotive specifications and automotive electronics and knowledge of test procedures required for automotive parts.

Essential Responsibilities

• Participates in new electronics product designs based on customer requests or internal development.
• Understands customer procedures and implements or adapts development to meet those requirements.
• Implements new designs into production by creating designs and following the entire development process.
• Assists the Quality Department in analyzing of warranty and other customer returns.
• Works in conjunction with leadership to develop long-range and short-range goals for self and department.
• Prepares product or system layout and detailed schematics/drawings as required.
• Analyzes test data and reports to determine if design meets functional and performance specifications.
• Liaison with suppliers for quotes, specifications and samples.
• Updates / Maintains current Nidec products through research and recommendation for improvement design opportunities of electronic modules and components.
• Verifying that all specifications are met.
• Supports / Implements the ISO14001 Environmental Policy as it pertains to work activities.

Experience

1 year

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Certifications

N/A

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Experience with modeling CAD tools such as MathCAD, LTSpice or PSpice.
• Analog, digital and power circuit design, component selection, schematic capture, and circuit simulation.
• Power dissipation calculation, worst-case tolerance analysis, and design failure mode effect analysis.
• Electronics prototype construction and design verification testing.
• EMC compliance and design verification testing and review.
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Project).
• The individual must have a strong attention to detail and be a strong problem solver.
• The individual must be innovative and accountable for actions.
• Ability to effectively manage time and resources.
• Strong communication skills are desirable.

Scope of Supervision

N/A

Travel Required

up to 25%

Physical Demand (Special Considerations)

While performing the duties of this job, the employee consistently is required to use hands to handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to ten (10) pounds.

Keywords

electrical, engineer, design, development, CAD, ORCAD, PSpice, electronics, power, automotive, PCB, circuit, prototype

This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. This position description has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of essential job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee will possess the skills, aptitudes, competencies and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities. NOTE: This position Is Not open to external sourcing (Recruiting agencies)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Additional Job Details

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affiantive Action at Nidec Nidec is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affimative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. 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 a applicant, please visit the following website: http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf

Work Shift Schedule

First Shift (United States of America)

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.