Senior Design Engineer – Factory Automation & Innovation

Nidec; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Nidec Design Engineer III in Missouri leads advanced product development for factory and warehouse automation, interfacing with customers to translate specifications into robust products. You will influence design for manufacturability and cost, perform advanced analyses, and mentor junior engineers while collaborating with multiple internal teams.

The role reports to an Engineering Director with oversight from a Vice President, and requires strong communication and problem-solving skills across

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required.
• Typically 5–7+ years of progressive experience in leading new product development.
• Strong proficiency in CAD and engineering analysis tools (CREO preferred).
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to influence with technical rationale.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of complex components, subsystems, or products from concept through release.
• Translate requirements into robust engineering solutions and perform validation activities.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure manufacturability and cost targets.
• Provide mentoring for junior engineers and contribute to engineering process improvements.

Skills

CAD proficiency

Engineering analysis

Strong communication

Mentoring others

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

CREO

Job description

Nidec Design Engineer III in Missouri leads advanced product development for factory and warehouse automation, interfacing with customers to translate specifications into robust products. You will influence design for manufacturability and cost, perform advanced analyses, and mentor junior engineers while collaborating with multiple internal teams.

The role reports to an Engineering Director with oversight from a Vice President, and requires strong communication and problem-solving skills across