Field Application Engineer

Nidec Corporation; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Nidec Corporation is seeking an Applications Engineer to support its U.S. organizations. You will provide hands-on technical support, guide product installations and configurations, and collaborate with sales and engineering to influence new features and solutions.

The role involves traveling up to 25% and presenting product demos, conducting trainings, and translating customer needs into solutions. A Mechanical or Electrical engineering background with strong communication is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or related Engineering.
• 5+ years of applications, technical support, or engineering experience.
• Strong problem-solving and customer-facing skills.
• Excellent communication abilities.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Support customers during installation, integration, and configuration.
• Customize products based on technical requirements.
• Collaborate with sales and engineering to translate customer needs into solutions.
• Lead customer trainings and workshops.
• Document feedback to drive product improvements.
• Represent the product in demos, meetings, and trade shows.

Skills

Customer-facing skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or related Engineering

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an Applications Engineer to support Nidec America and its group companies. In this customer‑facing role you’ll provide hands‑on technical support, guide product installations and configurations, and collaborate with sales and engineering to influence new features and solutions.

Responsibilities

• Support customers during installation, integration, and configuration
• Customize products based on technical requirements
• Collaborate with sales and engineering to translate customer needs into solutions
• Lead customer trainings and workshops
• Document feedback to drive product improvements
• Represent the product in demos, meetings, and trade shows

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or related Engineering
• 5+ years of applications, technical support, or engineering experience
• Strong problem‑solving and customer‑facing skills
• Excellent communication abilities
• Willingness to travel up to 25%

Salary: $100,000-$120,000

Equal Employment Opportunity

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 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 details regarding EEO rights, visit http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf