Test Engineer

Job Summary As a Test Engineer with the Nidec Aerospace team, you will develop and design electric propulsion systems for battery‑powered aircrafts to support sustainable aviation solutions. Job Description As a Test Engineer within the Nidec Aerospace business unit, you will play a crucial role in designing, setting up, operating, and maintaining test benches used for validating the performance and reliability of electrical propulsion systems and high voltage components. You will also ensure health and safety standards are met in the testing environment. Location: Atlanta, Georgia or Brazil Responsibilities & Duties Develop and set up dynamometer test rigs for evaluating electrical motors according to product specifications and testing needs. Manage the operation of dynamometer test rigs to perform tests on a variety of electrical motors. Diagnose and fix technical problems related to test setups, equipment, and data acquisition systems. Work with design and development teams to provide feedback on motor performance and suggest improvements. Ensure all testing procedures adhere to safety regulations and meet company quality standards. Manage maintenance and calibration of test equipment and instruments to guarantee precise and reliable results. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities 5+ years of relevant experience BSc in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Strong background of electrical engineering principles to ensure safety and reliability in high‑voltage environments. Experience in setup and operation of dynamometer test rigs, propulsion rigs or lab cars. Proficient in the selection, operation, and maintenance of diverse test instruments, including torque sensors, speed measurement devices, power analysers, and thermal sensors, to guarantee precise and reliable data acquisition and analysis. Proficiency in executing test procedures for system integration and validation using protocols such as RS485, CAN, ARINC‑429, and Ethernet. Experienced working in HV systems environment with adherence to health and safety standards (OSHA 29 CFR 1910, NR 10, BS EN 50110-1). Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at Nidec 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. For more information regarding your EEO rights as an applicant, please visit No Soliciting 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Dormont Manufacturing Co