Design Engineer IV

Company Overview

Nidec is a global manufacturer of motors and drives, with over 140,000 employees worldwide.

Responsible for developing and testing unique designs for products.

• Lead development of new products/components and enhancements of existing product offerings
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure successful product development and launch
• Participate in the creation and modification of prototypes
• Directly interface with customers for project status, design proposals, information collection, and functional assistance
• Prepare and present technical reports to team members and management
• Design products & components using CAD & other engineering software
• Analyze and interpret technical data to ensure designs meet standards and requirements
• Develop and execute engineering test plans for new product qualification
• Support sustaining engineering efforts on current product lines
• Support engineering documentation procedures which include ECRs and new spec releases
• Analyze and disposition first‑piece inspection reports & PPAPs

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• 7+ years of experience in product design and development
• Proficiency in CAD software such as Solid Works, AutoCAD, or similar tools
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities
• Technical background or experience with motor component design (AC, DC, BLDC) and gearbox component design (gears, shafts, bearings, castings)
• Experience with product testing and evaluation
• Ability to create and/or work with product performance specifications
• Understanding of relevant manufacturing processes
• Experience with DFMEA’s and failure analysis

• This position may require visits to customer facilities for product evaluation, troubleshooting, progress discussions, proposals, and general customer support.

Nidec is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and affirmative 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. EEO rights information.

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.