Senior Field Applications Engineer – Motors & Systems

Nidec Motor Corporation; Elk Grove Village (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Nidec America is seeking an Applications Engineer to provide hands-on technical support, guide product installations, and work with sales and engineering to influence new features and solutions. This customer-facing role requires strong problem-solving, solid communication, and the ability to travel up to 25% for on-site support and training.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or related Engineering and has 5+ years of applicable experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or related Engineering.
• 5+ years of applications, technical support, or engineering experience.
• Strong problemsolving and customer‑facing skills.
• Excellent communication abilities.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Support customers during installation, integration, and configuration
• Customize products based on technical requirements
• Collaborate with sales and engineering to translate customer needs into solutions
• Lead customer trainings and workshops
• Document feedback to drive product improvements
• Represent the product in demos, meetings, and trade shows

Skills

Customer-facing

Problem solving

Communication

Travel up to 25%

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or related Engineering

Job description

Nidec America is seeking an Applications Engineer to provide hands-on technical support, guide product installations, and work with sales and engineering to influence new features and solutions. This customer-facing role requires strong problem-solving, solid communication, and the ability to travel up to 25% for on-site support and training.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or related Engineering and has 5+ years of applicable experience.