Senior Applications Engineer – Cooling & Refrigeration

Nidec Drives; Suwanee (GA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Nidec Drives is seeking a Senior Applications Engineer to act as the primary technical partner between Nidec Global Appliance and key commercial accounts. You will lead application and product specification strategies, direct product development, and strengthen Nidec’s position as a technological leader in cooling and commercial appliances.

Table stakes include driving customer engagement, aligning requirements with R&D, and ensuring design excellence while delivering cost-effective solutions on

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent is required.
• 5–7 years of relevant experience in technical application engineering or engineering support.
• Strong background in thermodynamics, compressors, controls, and refrigeration systems.

Responsibilities

• Act as the main Senior Application Engineering contact for key commercial customers; conduct weekly project follow-ups and quarterly reviews.
• Evaluate complex technical requirements for OEM projects and align with R&D for future product developments.
• Coordinate pilot production runs and travel to customer sites to ensure swift approvals and project success.

Skills

Thermodynamics

Compressors

Controls

Refrigeration Systems

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Nidec Drives is seeking a Senior Applications Engineer to act as the primary technical partner between Nidec Global Appliance and key commercial accounts. You will lead application and product specification strategies, direct product development, and strengthen Nidec’s position as a technological leader in cooling and commercial appliances.

Table stakes include driving customer engagement, aligning requirements with R&D, and ensuring design excellence while delivering cost-effective solutions on