Electrical Engineer, Systems Engineering

Nidec Corporation; Brooklyn, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Nidec Corporation seeks a skilled Electrical Engineer to design and implement industrial control systems in the United States. You will plan with detailed drawings, develop PLC/HMI programs, and configure AC/DC drive systems, using AutoCAD Electrical and possibly EPLAN.

You will produce technical reports, ensure safety standards, and support project commissioning. Required is a BS in Electrical/Controls Engineering with 5+ years of design experience; MS is a plus.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical or Controls Engineering is required.
• 5+ years in design and implementation of industrial control systems.
• Experience with PLCs, HMIs, and drives (VFDs) is essential.
• Knowledge of schematics, panel layouts, and NEC standards preferred.

Responsibilities

• Make plans using detailed drawings.
• Prepare estimates and budgets.
• Create accurate project specifications.
• Design engineering experiments and report results.
• Complete regulatory safety documents and commissioning.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI design

AC/DC drives

Electrical schematics

VFDs

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

System design

Education

BS in Electrical/Controls Engineering

MS in related field (plus)

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

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 the world's No.1 comprehensive motor and drive manufacturer handling "everything that spins and moves", miniature to gigantic. Nidec is a global enterprise comprised of over 300 subsidiaries/affiliates. We are a leading manufacturer of commercial motors, industrial motors, appliance motors, and controls. Nidec motors can be found in products that range from cell phones, computers and home appliances to industrial and mining equipment – and everything in between. Our product line features a full line of high efficiency motors for industrial applications in water treatment, mining, oil and gas, and power generation, and for commercial applications such as pool and spa, condensers, cooling towers and large refrigeration units. From keeping us comfortable in our homes to pumping clean water to making our cars more safe, electric motors are an indispensable part of our daily lives. At Nidec, our employees are on the forefront of developing new motor technologies. As we move deeper into the age of robotics, the impact of motors will only increase. With over 140,000 employees stationed worldwide, Nidec continues to be a unique organization, and each location maintains its individual personality.

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Making plans using detailed drawings
• Preparing estimates and budgets
• Creating accurate project specifications
• Designing engineering experiments
• Creating technical reports for customers
• Completing regulatory documents concerning safety issues
• Finishing projects on time and within budget
• Communicating with clients and coworkers about analysis result

The Electrical Engineer must have good knowledge of the following:System design for automation of plants & machinery PLC, HMI, and other industrial-equipment programming Knowledge of AC and DC Drive Systems Schematic & Layout design for electrical & electronic Control Systems including VFDs using AUTOCAD Electrical and Mechanical, Knowledge of EPLAN will be plus. Simulation, testing, and documentation Commissioning of systems

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or Controls Engineering.
• Master’s degree is a plus.
• Minimum 5 Years in Design & Implementation of Industrial Control systems using PLCs, HMIs, and Drives (VFDs); Minimum 5-Years of Programming PLCs, HMIs, and related equipment for Industrial Control Systems.
• Minimum 3 Years direct work experience with Schematics & Panel layouts Knowledge of C#, VB, .NET, OPC, SQL will be plus.

Preferred

• Knowledge of NEC / NFPA70 / UL 508 Standards.
• Direct experience with implementation of systems with EtherNet/IP, EtherNet TCP/IP, DeviceNET, ProfiNET,Modbus TCP/IP Rockwell, GE, Siemens, & Schneider PLC Platforms experience.

Additional Job Details

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affiliation – Nidec is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and affirmative 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 an applicant, please visit the following website: http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf

Work Shift Schedule

No Soliciting Nidec will not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies in response to Nidec job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. Pre-approval from the Nidec Talent Acquisition team is required before any external candidate can be submitted and such candidate must be submitted to the Nidec Talent Acquisition team.

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.