Sr. Electrical 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

Job Description

I. Responsibilities:

Includes but not limited to:

• In a leadership capacity, plans, develops, coordinates, and directs projects.
• As an individual worker, carries out complex assignments requiring the development of new or improved techniques and procedures.
• Work is expected to result in the development of new or refined designs, materials, products, and/or manufacturing methods.
• As staff specialist, develops and evaluates plans and criteria for a variety of projects and activities to be carried out by others.
• Assess the feasibility and soundness of proposed engineering evaluation tests, products, or equipment when necessary data are insufficient or confirmation by testing is advisable.
• Usually performs as a staff advisor and consultant in a technical specialty, a type of equipment, or a program function.
• Applies intensive and diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices in broad areas of assignments and related fields.
• Makes decisions independently on engineering problems and methods to resolve designs, materials, products, and/or manufacturing questions and to plan and coordinate work.
• Requires the use of advanced techniques and the modification and extension of theories, precepts, and practices of the field and related sciences and disciplines.
• The knowledge and expertise required for this level of work usually result from progressive experience.
• Plans and conducts assignments
• Reviews progress and evaluates results.
• May coordinate and review the work of a small staff of engineers and technicians.
• Estimate personnel needs and schedule and assign work to meet completion dates.
• Assists with the review and evaluation of personnel performance.
• May act in liaison capacity with other departments, divisions, and organizations.
• Evaluates progress and results and recommends major changes in procedures.
• Operates with considerable latitude for un-reviewed action or decision.

Direction received. Supervision and guidance relate largely to overall objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters. Consults with a Manager or Director and Manufacturing concerning unusual problems and developments.

Additional Job Details

II. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering
• More than 8 years of professional experience, preferably in large electric motor manufacturing or repair.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Has well-developed leadership qualities and previous experience leading others
• Advanced Degree and/or PE certification

Basic Skills

• Engineering and Technology Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
• Computers and Electronics Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
• Design Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
• Mathematics Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
• English Language Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Physics Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub-atomic structures and processes.
• Production and Processing Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Education and Training Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

III. Tools and Equipment Used:

• Personal Computer
• Office Equipment - fax machine, copier, phone
• Oracle
• JDE

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at Nidec
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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.