Mechanical Engineer IV

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Job Summary

Nidec is currently seeking a technically minded individual with extensive mechanical design knowledge to join our amazing team. The individual will be responsible for supporting the new product development. Title will be dependent on experience. Career path typically progresses from Mechanical to Project Engineer based on customer interaction.

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities:

Create 3D models and/or modify detailed engineering drawings and documentation from preliminary concept, sketches, engineering calculations, specification sheets and other data.

Build, test, evaluate, and troubleshoot product designs.

Exercise independent judgment in designing components and motor products.

Ensure the completeness and accuracy of all work performed.

Ensure all work complies with corporate standards.

Coordinate product design to Product, Manufacturing, and Quality Departments at other global facilities during prototype and initial production builds.

Communicate designs and changes by making recommendations, proposals and presentations with internal and external customers and suppliers.

Complete engineering change requests.

All other responsibilities as required

The ideal candidate would possess the following skills and abilities:

BS in Mechanical, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or Electrical Engineering

3-5 years of CAD design experience in manufacturing environment or a combination of education and experience

Proficient in SolidWorks.

Experience with FEA software

Ability to read and interpret technical specifications and drawings including G.D.&T.

Good analytical skills

FMEA, DFM, & PDM experience is a plus

Additional Job Details

Technical – T4

Organizational Impact
• Works to achieve operational, functional, and/or business targets within team with major impact on departmental or job family results, using extensive technical principles
• Seasoned technical contributor; works under limited supervision
• Works independently on a wide range of moderately complex projects and may be responsible for entire projects or processes within team
• May contribute to the development of goals and planning efforts for the department
Communication & Influence
• Communicates with senior leadership and employees within and outside of department and/or job family on matters that require explanation, interpretation and/or advising; may communicate with external clients or partners depending upon the job area
• Influences employees within the business unit to agree and align on new concepts, practices and approaches
Innovation & Complexity
• Responsible for moderate to significant improvements of technical/business processes, procedures, or systems to contribute to the performance of the team
• Problems are moderately complex, requiring application of broad and deep experience and technical expertise, and may impact multiple departments and/or job family
Leadership & Talent Management
• Coaches, reviews and delegates work to other professionals
• Manages end-to-end projects or processes
Knowledge & Experience
• Requires extensive (deep or broad) technical knowledge of specialty area with cross-functional and working knowledge of industry practices/other areas, typically obtained through advanced education and strong experience
• Requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and minimum 7 years of prior relevant 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: http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf

Work 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.