Mechanical Engineer

Nidec Corporation; Mankato (MN); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness

401(k) match

Time off

Tuition reimbursement

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Nidec Corporation in Mankato, MN is seeking a Mechanical/Electromechanical Engineer to design and analyze products and systems, supervise engineers, designers, and technicians, and coordinate across cross-functional teams. Responsibilities include evaluating FEA results, conducting structural analysis, creating manufacturing drawings, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, 3–7 years of relevant experience,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate FEA results and provide critical decisions.
• Review product test data and provide guidance.
• Perform finite element structural analysis.
• Create detailed designs and manufacturing drawings.
• Coordinate with sales to analyze customer specifications.
• Create bills of materials and support documentation.
• Coordinate assembly and testing activities.
• Communicate technical results to customers.

Skills

Motor knowledge

Rotating equipment

Mechanical design

US citizen

Strong communication

Math/analysis

Creo/AutoCAD

GD&T

ERP/PLM tools

3-7 yrs exp

Education

Bachelors in ME

Tools

PTC Creo

AutoCAD

Excel

MathCad

Oracle ERP

Aras PLM

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 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. 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. Whether driving locomotives, powering offshore platforms or keeping the lights on after a storm, Nidec electric power generation products impact the world on a daily basis. With over 1,000 employees in the Americas, we are moving forward with technology to solve our customers' electrical power needs for both prime and backup generation needs as the industry's leading manufacturer.

Job Description

Shift: 1st Shift Days of Work: Monday - Friday Work Hours: 8:00am to 5:00pm Work Location: On‑Site (Mankato, MN) Starting Salary: $72,600 - $108,900 Pay Frequency: Bi‑Weekly

At Nidec, we prioritize our team's well‑being and success. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support you both personally and professionally. These are the great benefits we offer, with additional perks and programs available to enhance your overall experience with us.

• Competitive Compensation: Attractive salary with additional bonus opportunities.
• Health and Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, effective from your first day.
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with a best in‑class company match of 100% on the employee's first 6% with an additional 3% employer contribution to support your financial future.
• Work‑Life Balance: Generous time off package, including PTO and holidays.
• Education Assistance: Tuition reimbursement and continuous learning opportunities to support your professional growth.

Position Objective

Research, plan, and design mechanical and electromechanical products and systems and direct and coordinate activities involved in fabrication, operation, application, installation, and repair of mechanical or electromechanical products and systems by performing the following duties. Leads and mentors engineers, designers, and technicians.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

With Direct Supervision:

• Evaluate FEA results and provide critical decisions.
• Review and analyze product test data and provide guidance and recommendations.
• Compose and Present Analysis reports within organization and to customers.

Without Direct Supervision:

• Perform calculations using math tools including but not limited to Excel, MathCad, and Xlrotor.
• Conduct finite element structural analysis.
• Evaluate field installations and recommend design modifications to eliminate machine or system malfunctions.
• Research and analyze customer design requirements, specifications, manuals, and other data to evaluate the feasibility, cost, and product maintenance.
• Work with sales to research and analyze customer specifications to create design proposals.
• Create detailed designs for manufacturing in a cross‑functional environment following manufacturability and quality initiatives.
• Maintenance and support of existing products to include reliability, cost, and manufacturability product improvements.
• Assign GD&T dimensional tolerance on parts and check tolerance stack‑up.
• Review drawing packages and order documentation completed by other designers and engineers.
• Communicate product specifications to electrical and mechanical designers and provide guidance on how the specifications affect product design.
• Design Products, applying engineering principles to meet customer specifications.
• Design products to meet safety, industry, and agency certification requirements.
• Evaluate project requirements for required effort and provide estimated completion times.
• Evaluate design projects to ensure the latest design practices are being utilized.
• Perform testing to evaluate structural, thermal, and vibration of products.
• Create bills of materials and assist designers/technicians with the creation of bills of material.
• Other Activities as directed by management.
• Coordinate assembly and testing activities to ensure products and systems conform to engineering design and customer specifications.
• Work closely with production during construction of initial machine release to record and improve manufacturing or procurement challenges.
• Evaluate customer test requirements and assign existing or write new test procedures to meet requirements.
• Document and clearly communicate technical results within company and customers as appropriate.
• Present proposed designs to customer and help negotiate changes required to eliminate functional or dimensional problems.

Experience/Skills

• Knowledge of AC or DC synchronous / inductive motors and generators.
• Experience with rotating equipment and generators.
• Product design and development experience in structural and mechanical machinery.
• MUST be a US Citizen for positions at the North Mankato facility.
• Able to organize, prioritize, and complete responsibilities in a timely manner without external motivation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated initiative, organizational skill, and professional work habits.
• Able to quickly achieve and maintain a high degree of trust and confidence.
• Experience with engineering tools to perform calculations and analysis (Includes but not limited to Excel, MathCAD).
• Proficient in PTC Creo or Similar 3D Modeling Software.
• Experience in AutoCAD.
• Proficient with GD&T.
• Ability to clearly and effectively communicate with other departments inside the organization as well as with customers.
• Proficient with the use of various software applications, including but not limited to: Oracle (ERP), Aras (PLM), Adobe Acrobat, and Microsoft Office.
• 3-7 years related work experience minimum in structural and mechanical machinery product design.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Fair Chance

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

First Shift (United States of America)

Company Overview

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.