Sales Engineer

Job Summary

Nidec is the world's No.1 comprehensive motor manufacturer handling "everything that spins and moves", miniature to gigantic. Nidec is a global enterprise comprised of over 300 subsidiaries/affiliates and a leading manufacturer of commercial motors, industrial motors, appliance motors, and controls. 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 safer, 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 worldwide, Nidec continues to be a unique organization, and each location has its own personality.

Shift: 1st Shift

Days of Work:
Monday – Friday

Work Hours:

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Work Location:

On‑site (Mankato, MN)

Starting Salary: $70,500 to $90,500 Annually

Pay Frequency:
Bi-Weekly

• Competitive Compensation:
  Attractive salary with additional bonus opportunities.
• Health and Wellness:
  Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, effective from your first day.
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with a best‑in‑class company match of 100% on the employee’s first 6% with an additional 3% employer contribution to support your financial future.
• Work‑Life Balance:
  Generous time‑off package, including PTO and holidays.
• Education Assistance:
  Tuition reimbursement and continuous learning opportunities to support your professional growth.

In this role, the Sales Engineer maintains a high‑level knowledge of their segment(s) product offerings and awareness of competing products/services, discount and pricing structures, and overall strengths and weaknesses in order to determine how best to service and motivate customers. They are the main contact internally and externally as it relates to sales engineer tasks within their segment(s).

• Suggest solutions in a timely manner and present quotations to key customers.
• Research key customer wants and needs, and suggest solutions.
• Negotiate and draft comprehensive written proposals for the sale of products.
• Maintain an updated sales funnel and participate in regular sales reviews.
• Serve as contact point for key customers and internal teams.
• Resolve customers' complaints in an effective and respectful way.
• Visit customer locations as appropriate to develop relationships.
• Attend applicable trade shows and conferences.
• Gather, report, and communicate customers' feedback on service, technology and product delivery.
• Measure, track, and analyze key account metrics.
• Create reports for upper management.
• Keep abreast of industry and market trends and best practices.
• Identify bottlenecks in the sales process.

• 2–4 years of experience preferred.
• Previous relevant working experience.
• Experience in sales and customer services will be an advantage.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• Aptitude in networking and building relationships.
• Excellent time and project management skills.
• Ability to prioritize and meet critical deadlines.
• Problem‑solving and negotiation aptitude.

BS in Business or Engineering, or similar relevant field, or BA in a relevant field with sufficient industry experience.

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First Shift (United States of America)

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