Design Engineer

Job Summary

As a Design Engineer I working in new product development, you have the opportunity to help drive the next generation electric motor designs for commercial and residential motor applications.

We are looking for someone with the drive to learn, enthusiasm to exceed customer expectations, and persistence to solve complex technical challenges. Join us as we invent the next generations of high‑efficiency, quiet electric motor with the latest technology.

• Develop advanced mechanical concepts for New Product Development programs that perform to stated requirements for strength, cost, and reliability
• Create 2D/3D Pro‑E models and layouts for production motor requirements
• Communicate proposed designs to functional groups outside Engineering
• Perform structural FEA Analysis
• Motor airflow ventilation scheme design and fan performance optimization
• Work directly with suppliers to locate and implement new technologies
• Initiate new cost reduction concepts and lead initiatives into the production processes
• Initiate and collaborate on developing solutions to current Quality Control (QC) problems at manufacturing facilities
• Complete First Piece Article inspection process in Engineering
• Perform these and other duties and responsibilities through self‑initiative, leadership and collaboration to achieve NPD goals

• BS Mechanical Engineering
• 2 years related work experience in electric motors or similar industry preferred
• New‑Grad’s will be considered
• Aptitude for Pro/E 2/3D CAD solid modeling skills in supporting new and existing product designs
• Proficiency in fan, motor ventilation schemes and blower design
• Possess strong problem‑solving skills with experience in fractional motor design and process
• Demonstrated experience and proven results in driving projects from concept to production
• Experience working with all functional areas of an organization such as Sales, Marketing, Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement, Materials.
• Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills
• Ability to see and understand elegant design solutions that might not be apparent to others; creative, ‘out‑of‑the‑box’ thinking
• Ability to handle competing demands and multi‑tasking requirements

Nidec is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affinitive Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to 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://www
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