Mechanical Engineer I

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
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. We are 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 more safe, 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 stationed worldwide, Nidec continues to be a unique organization, and each location maintains its individual personality.

Job Description

As a Mechanical Engineer I ,you willmodify standardized motor designs to meet customer requirements using lean design principles and guidelines. This job requires a moderate level of electrical and/or mechanical motor design and analysis competency.

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 develop the next generation of high-efficiency, quiet systems.

Job Duties:

• Creates or modifies mechanical designs of motors and mechanical parts to meet customer specifications, considering applicable lean design standards and guidelines
• Creates or modifies electrical designs of motor and electrical parts to meet customer specifications, considering applicable lean design standards and guidelines
• Reviews customer / project specifications, as needed
• Provides technical data on products to customers
• Provides technical support and data to other business functions
• Estimates and tracks time required to perform customer support activities
• Follows company standards and procedures where they apply

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 agreement
Innovation & Complexity
• May be responsible for contributing to recommended enhancements in technical/business systems and processes to solve problems or improve effectiveness within job area
• Problems are routine, drawing from standard procedures and basic analysis, but may require interpretation or deviation from standard procedures
Leadership & Talent Management
• N/A - Jobs at this level are focused on self-development
Knowledge & Experience
• Requires understanding of basic context of technical and business environment, typically obtained through advanced education; may have limited to no experience
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 their 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:

Work Shift Schedule
First Shift (United States of America)

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.