Applications Engineer

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

Motion Control Engineering (MCE) has enjoyed a history of innovation, rapid growth, and success. One of the early pioneers in the development of non-proprietary elevator controls, MCE is now the largest and most successful independent elevator control manufacturer in the world. In 2012, MCE became part of Nidec Corporation which is the World’s leading manufacturer of motors ranging from small precision to Ultra-size Motors. MCE’s elevator control products move people daily in tens of thousands of buildings around the world. Some of the most notable and recognizable buildings include the Statue of Liberty, The Washington Monument, The US Capitol Building, The US Supreme Court Building. MCE’s elevator control products also exist in thousands of buildings in universities, hospitals, shopping malls, housing projects, office buildings, etc. MCE is also the leading company in Nidec’s Global Elevator Solutions Group which serves the markets outside North America.
The key to our success is our people, technology, and quality. MCE’s people have a variety of educational achievement levels and work experiences and represent a broad cultural diversity.
The opportunities you will find at MCE are limited only by your desire to grow and succeed.

Job Description

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Evaluate, design, modify, and draft electronic circuitry of devices for elevator control systems
• Coordinate with software engineers to provide a complete modification package considering hardware/software compatibility mismatch
• Provide continuous engineering support for the technical support staff
• Evaluate product data and provide replacement options
• Understand and apply electrical and safety codes
• Estimate project price and lead time
• Communicate with all production-based inter-company departments to ensure modification packages are designed to minimize field installation labor
• Team player with the ability to work unsupervised while providing constant feedback to the team on workload scheduling conflicts and issues/hardships encountered
• A modification package can consist of the following:
  • Copies of revised job prints with highlighting denoting changes to guide customers through installation.  May require additional written instructions for more complex revisions
  • Create a complete bill of materials (BOM) and provide instructions to route modification package to all appropriate production departments.
  • Provide documentation for board layout changes, input/output distribution and cable connections

WHAT WE LIKE ABOUT YOU

• Bachelor's degree in electrical or electronic engineering.
• Experience in electric drafting of wiring diagrams
• Proficient in reading technical specifications
• Proficient in power electronics and programmable logic
• Able to effectively communicate formally to customers
• Ability to use experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
• Ability to multitask
• Reflect a certain degree of creativity and latitude for problem-solving and decision making

Additional Job Details

WHAT WE’RE BRINGING TO THE TABLE

• Competitive salary based on qualifications $ 65K - $75K annually
• PTO (Paid time off)
• 10 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) and company match
• Short term and long-term disability 
• Medical, dental, and vision plans with options
• Life insurance
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Flexible Spending Account

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: http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf

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.