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

Job Description

SPECIFIC JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Monitor progress to evaluate work performance and loading of tasks for individuals and equipment, maximizing the effective use of both.
• Coordinate the priority of work with Production departments to ensure that jobs are accomplished in a sequence that maximizes benefit.
• Organize and present formal technical reviews, write and edit methods engineering documents.
• Develop technical solutions to complex problems regarding the most efficient methods of fabrication and assembly of components.
• Participate in the preparation of manufacturing plans, first article schedules, defining optimum work sequence, determining shop layouts, time studies, line balancing and other methods engineering activities as necessary to ensure attainment of performance targets.
• Coordinate production with Quality Assurance inspection activities as they may be related to work in progress.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess problems or issues with manufacturing equipment.
• Extensive knowledge of production principles and techniques.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines Thorough understanding of safety and health laws, regulations, and policies.
• Thorough understanding of raw materials, production processes, quality control, cost management, and other effective manufacturing and distribution techniques.

Additional Job Details

EDUCATION

Essential

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering, or equivalent industry work experience required.

Desirable

• Bachelor's degree in management, Engineering, Business, or required in a relevant field.

Experience and qualifications.

Essential

• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Must have strong understanding of Electrical manufacturing and products.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes (electrical/mechanical assemblies and motor assembly is preferred)
• Knowledge of 6S Lean Manufacturing is required.
• Requires a mindset of Continuous Improvement
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Informal leadership skills and ability to collaborate with multi-functional teams.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Solid interpersonal skills and team orientation

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of standing and walking through the factory.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk working on computers.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds at times.
• Visual acuity to inspect products and machinery.

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.