Motion Control Project Engineer

Nidec Corporation; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Nidec is a global manufacturer of motors and controls, leading in motion control and industrial automation. The Project Engineer will oversee the design, prototyping, qualification and cross-functional integration of new products.

You will lead engineers and professionals to ensure timely, high-quality execution of technical work. Responsibilities include managing technical aspects, coordinating with partners, and ensuring documentation accuracy across prototypes, test plans, and BOMs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• 0–5+ years of experience in project engineering or a related field.
• Familiarity with CAD design, ERP systems, and motion control principles.
• Experience using MS Suite.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all technical aspects of projects for motion control and industrial automation.
• Lead a team of engineers to ensure timely, high-quality execution of technical tasks.
• Identify and mitigate technical project risks to meet quality standards.
• Coordinate with external partners, vendors and stakeholders to ensure project success.
• Create and maintain project documentation including drawings, models, and specifications.

Skills

English

Leadership

Project management

Time management

Multi-project handling

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Creo CAD

CAD design

ERP systems

MS Office

Job description

Nidec is a global manufacturer of motors and controls, leading in motion control and industrial automation. The Project Engineer will oversee the design, prototyping, qualification and cross-functional integration of new products.

You will lead engineers and professionals to ensure timely, high-quality execution of technical work. Responsibilities include managing technical aspects, coordinating with partners, and ensuring documentation accuracy across prototypes, test plans, and BOMs.