Application Engineer

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North America/USA/Missouri/St. Louis - WPE, MOtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Yesterday job requisition : R0017818

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
** The Applications Engineer I is an entry-level technical role responsible for supporting product applications, assisting customers and sales teams, and contributing to application development efforts. The role emphasizes learning, technical execution, and collaboration across functions. Success is measured by quality of technical support, responsiveness, accuracy of application guidance, and growth in engineering competency.
** Job Description
** Role Overview The Applications Engineer I provides technical and application support for products and solutions, serving as a bridge between engineering, sales, and customers. This entry-level role focuses on learning product capabilities, supporting customer applications, assisting with technical evaluations, and contributing to application development and documentation. The Applications Engineer I works under close supervision while building foundational technical, analytical, and customer-facing skills.

This position is ideal for early-career engineers seeking hands-on experience in product applications, customer support, and solution development.

Key Responsibilities Application & Technical Support Support customers and internal teams with product application questions and basic technical guidance

Assist with product selection, configuration, and application recommendations

Help troubleshoot application and performance issues under guidance from senior engineers

Engineering & Product Collaboration Collaborate with engineering teams to understand product design, specifications, and performance characteristics

Support testing, evaluation, and validation of products in customer or lab environments

Assist with product improvements by documenting application feedback and performance data Sales & Customer Support Provide technical support to sales teams during the pre-sales and post-sales process

Assist with preparation of technical proposals, presentations, and application documentation

Participate in customer meetings, demonstrations, or site visits as needed

Documentation & Process Support Assist in preparing application notes, technical documentation, and training materials

Maintain accurate records of customer requirements, applications, and support activities

Follow established engineering processes, quality standards, and safety guidelines

Qualifications

Education & Experience Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related field)0-1 year of engineering, applications, or technical support experience (internships and co-ops included)
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Fundamental understanding of engineering principles relevant to the product domain

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to learn technical products and applications quickly

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with CAD or engineering tools preferred

Ability to work independently with guidance and collaboratively in a team environment

Customer-focused mindset with attention to detail
** 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…