Design Engineer III

We begin with dreams. Dreams drive our motivation. Dreams are our future. The worlds dreams peoples 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 worlds and peoples tomorrows; the worlds first the worlds best technologies and products; we will continue our part in creating a better society.

Job Summary

Nidec is the worlds No.1 comprehensive motor and drive 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. Nidec motors can be found in products that range from cell phones computers and home appliances to industrial and mining equipment and everything in between. 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 140000 employees stationed worldwide Nidec continues to be a unique organization and each location maintains its individual personality.

Job Description

The Design Engineer III is a seniorlevel engineering professional responsible for leading complex design activities for products systems or subsystems. This role has a direct impact on product performance quality cost and manufacturability through advanced engineering judgment deep technical expertise and crossfunctional collaboration.

The role typically reports to an Engineering Director Engineering Manager or

Engineering Supervisor depending on organizational structure.

Responsibilities
Advanced Design & Technical Leadership

• Lead design and development of complex components subsystems or products from concept through release

• Translate high-level or ambiguous requirements into robust engineering solutions

• Apply advanced engineering principles standards and industry best practices

Engineering Analysis & Validation

• Perform advanced calculations simulations and tolerance analysis

• Lead design verification and validation activities

• Identify and mitigate technical risks through structured analysis and testing

Documentation Reviews & Configuration Control

• Own creation and approval of detailed drawings specifications and BOMs

• Lead design reviews and technical decision discussions

• Ensure configuration control change management and documentation accuracy Manufacturing Quality & Lifecycle Support Partner with

Manufacturing Quality & Lifecycle Support

• Partner with Manufacturing and Supply Chain on design for manufacturability and cost optimization

• Support quality investigations root-cause analysis and corrective actions

• Provide technical support during production field issues or product changes

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Advisory

• Collaborate with Product Management Manufacturing Quality Supply Chain and Project teams

• Communicate technical recommendations risks and trade-offs clearly to stakeholders

• Support new product introductions scale-ups and process improvements

Leadership Through Expertise & Mentoring

• Serve as technical mentor and reviewer for Design Engineer I and II roles

• Share best practices lessons learned and design standards

• Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering processes and tools

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Bachelors degree in Engineering (Mechanical Electrical Manufacturing Industrial or related discipline) required

• Advanced degree preferred

• Typically 57 years of progressive experience in design or product engineering roles

• Advanced knowledge of engineering design materials and manufacturing processes

• Strong proficiency in CAD and engineering analysis tools

• Ability to independently solve complex non-routine engineering problems

• Strong systems-thinking analytical and decision-making skills

• Effective written verbal and technical communication skills

• Ability to influence outcomes without formal authority

• High attention to detail and strong quality mindset

Additional Job Details

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: Shift Schedule

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.