Mechanical Engineer, Electromechanical Systems

NIDEC Defense Group; Mankato (MN); On-site; USD 73,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness: medical, dental,

Retirement: 401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Nidec Defense Group is seeking a Mechanical/Electromechanical design professional to lead the development, analysis, and refinement of products and systems. The role emphasizes direct and cross-functional teamwork to deliver designs that meet customer specifications and safety standards.

The candidate will perform FEA, GD&T, and detailed design work, coordinating with production for manufacturability while driving reliability and cost improvements across projects.

Responsibilities

• Perform calculations using math tools such as Excel, MathCad, and Xlrotor.
• Conduct finite element structural analysis.
• Evaluate field installations and recommend design modifications to eliminate malfunctions.
• Research and analyze customer design requirements and specifications.
• Create design proposals with sales to meet customer specs.
• Design products and create detailed manufacturing drawings in cross-functional teams.
• Coordinate assembly and testing activities to ensure conformance to design and specs.

Skills

FEM/FEA analysis

Engineering calculations

GD&T

Design review

Cross-functional teamwork

Tools

Excel

MathCad

Xlrotor

Job description

Nidec Defense Group is seeking a Mechanical/Electromechanical design professional to lead the development, analysis, and refinement of products and systems. The role emphasizes direct and cross-functional teamwork to deliver designs that meet customer specifications and safety standards.

The candidate will perform FEA, GD&T, and detailed design work, coordinating with production for manufacturability while driving reliability and cost improvements across projects.