Sr. Manager - Solutions Engineering

Nidec Motor Corporation; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Nidec Motor Corporation seeks a Senior Manager - Solutions Engineering to lead strategy, development, and execution of the Solutions Engineering function. You will guide cross-functional teams from early engagement to deployment and post-sales support.

Role requires deep expertise in motion control, electric motors, and system integration, with strong leadership and customer-facing skills to drive growth and customer success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field is required.
• 8–12+ years in application/design/systems engineering in automation.
• Experience leading engineering teams is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy, development, and execution of the Solutions Engineering function.
• Collaborate with Product and Engineering to define feasible solutions.
• Ensure effective deployment, post-sales support, and customer satisfaction.
• Develop training and enablement for Sales and commercial teams.

Skills

Motion control

Electric motors

Team leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Customer-facing skills

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Mechatronics

Job description

We begin with dreams. Dreams drive our motivation. Dreams are our future. The world's dreams, people's dreams, our dreams. Our passion creates ideas that make dreams come alive. Technology and products that were only dreams become reality.

All for dreams. Dreams challenge and the Nidec-Group will continue to meet the challenge. For the world's and people's tomorrows; the world's first, the world's best technologies and products; we will continue our part in creating a better society.

Job Summary

Nidec is the world's No.1 comprehensive motor and drive manufacturer handling "everything that spins and moves", miniature to gigantic. Nidec is a global enterprise comprised of over 300 subsidiaries/affiliates. We are a leading manufacturer of commercial motors, industrial motors, appliance motors, and controls. Nidec motors can be found in products that range from cell phones, computers and home appliances to industrial and mining equipment - and everything in between. Our product line features a full line of high efficiency motors for industrial applications in water treatment, mining, oil and gas, and power generation, and for commercial applications such as pool and spa, condensers, cooling towers and large refrigeration units.

From keeping us comfortable in our homes to pumping clean water to making our cars more safe, electric motors are an indispensable part of our daily lives. At Nidec, our employees are on the forefront of developing new motor technologies. As we move deeper into the age of robotics, the impact of motors will only increase.

With over 140,000 employees stationed worldwide, Nidec continues to be a unique organization, and each location maintains its individual personality.

Job Description

The Senior Manager - Solutions Engineering is responsible for leading the strategy, development, and execution of the Solutions Engineering function, including team leadership, process development, and cross-functional alignment.

This role ensures the team effectively supports customer-facing solution development-from early engagement and requirements definition through solution design, documentation, deployment, and post-sales support.

Responsibilities

Product Management & Engineering Collaboration

• Establish structured feedback loops to Product Management on market needs, product gaps, and emerging applications
• Collaborate with Engineering to validate solution feasibility and guide minor product adaptations where needed
• Influence product roadmap based on application insights and customer demand

Deployment & Post-Sales Support Oversight

• Ensure effective support for system integration, commissioning, and troubleshooting
• Drive continuous improvement in deployment success, reliability, and customer satisfaction
• Monitor field performance and identify opportunities for solution optimization

Training & Commercial Enablement

• Oversee development and delivery of technical training for Sales and commercial teams
• Ensure consistent messaging around product capabilities and solution approaches
• Build technical competency across the organization to support scalable growth

Operational Excellence & Performance Management

• Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for the Solutions Engineering function (e.g., win rates, time-to-solution, customer satisfaction)
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, quality, and scalability
• Manage resource allocation and prioritize activities based on business impact

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field required
• 8-12+ years of experience in application engineering, design engineering, systems engineering, or related roles in automation or motion control
• Prior experience leading or managing engineering teams preferred
• Strong expertise in motion control systems, electric motors, drives, and gearing technologies
• Proven ability to lead system-level solution development and integration in industrial or automation environments
• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally with Sales, Product Management, and Engineering
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills
• Excellent communication and customer-facing skills
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving capabilities
• Customer-focused mindset with the ability to balance technical and commercial considerations
• Experience supporting New Business Development (NBD) and strategic customer engagements

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• Both Domestic and International Travel up to 20%

LANGUAGES

• English required

Additional Job Details

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affidavit Action at Nidec
Nidec is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affidle Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, genetic information, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following website: http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf

No Soliciting

Nidec will not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies in response to Nidec job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. Pre-approval from the Nidec Talent Acquisition team is required before any external candidate can be submitted and such candidate must be submitted to the Nidec Talent Acquisition team.