Application Engineer I

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Job Summary

Nidec US Motors, a division of Nidec Motor Corporation, seeks an Application Engineer I. This role encompasses delivering technical and commercial support for engineered motors and active participation in new business development endeavors, spanning from RFQ to successful negotiation outcomes.

The Application Engineer I harnesses in-depth engineering expertise and fosters valuable client relationships to bolster regional accounts, substantially influencing software revenue. Additionally, they play a pivotal role in assisting customers in resolving intricate engineering challenges by utilizing software products. This position encompasses providing technical pre-sales support across the entire sales process.

Job Description

Key Qualifications:

• Proficiency in MS Office Applications (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

• Ability to communicate technical information.

• Familiarity with industry standards and specifications.

Responsibilities:

• Act as the primary point of contact for customer support, providing technical and commercial solutions for engineered motors.

• Craft precise proposals for Nidec US Motors' product offerings, ensuring meticulous review of the provided information.

• Provide essential technical and commercial training and mentorship to team members.

• Assume a leadership role in managing quotations and opportunities.

• Independently gather direct feedback from customers.

• Execute calculations using engineering software.

• Contribute to the development of new product lines.

• Coordinate projects and customer developments.

• Efficiently manage and monitor project pipelines.

• Skillfully prepare and present technical and commercial proposals.

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering or equivalent related experience.

Knowledge/Training:

• Proficiency in MS Office Applications.

• Familiarity with industry standards and specifications.

• Familiarity with JD Edwards, Ansys, and Oracle for daily work-related activities and transactions is a plus

• Ability to calculate product profitability and return on invested capital (ROIC).

• Leadership skills in meetings.

Additional Job Details

Technical – T1

Organizational Impact
• Works to achieve operational, functional, and/or business targets within job area with indirect impact on departmental or job family results, using basic technical principles
• Entry-level technical contributor; follows standard processes and works under supervision
• Failure to achieve results typically requires allocation of additional resources and may result in additional financial expense
• Work is defined by others within smaller, less complex projects/assignments and generally more limited in scope
Communication & Influence
• Communicates with contacts typically within the team on matters that involve obtaining or providing information requiring some explanation or interpretation in order to reach agreement
Innovation & Complexity
• May be responsible for contributing to recommended enhancements in technical/business systems and processes to solve problems or improve effectiveness within job area
• Problems are routine, drawing from standard procedures and basic analysis, but may require interpretation or deviation from standard procedures
Leadership & Talent Management
• N/A – Jobs at this level are focused on self-development
Knowledge & Experience
• Requires understanding of basic context of technical and business environment, typically obtained through advanced education; may have limited to no experience

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at Nidec
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Work Shift Schedule

No Soliciting

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