Manage and oversee the technical aspects of engineering projects, ensuring compliance with technical specifications and project timelines
Provide technical expertise and guidance to project team members
Work with contract manufacturers to introduce designs into production on schedule, including leading creation of test specifications and collaboration on test equipment
Coordinate with contract manufacturers, vendors, and stakeholders as needed to ensure project success
Identify and mitigate technical risks, ensuring project deliverables meet or exceed quality standards
Lead and execute prototype / sample builds and product validation efforts
Collaborate with cross functional teams to resolve issues
Create and maintain project documentation, including drawings, models, and specifications
Review and edit technical drawings for accuracy and completeness
Work with geographically distributed design and manufacturing teams, and travel to domestic and international design and manufacturing locations when necessary
Additional technical processes and documentation responsibilities include:
Leading Design FMEA Activities
Creating and Managing Project Test Plans
Creating and Reviewing Test Reports
Creating and Managing Prototype Control Plans
Creating Specifications and Proof of Compliance Documents
Creating and Managing New Product Development Bill of Materials
Creating and Managing Engineering Change Orders
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
3+ years in electrical engineering or related field
Familiarity with electronic control design, validation and production
Development experience with low voltage DC motor control electronics is a plus
Experience using MS Suite
Strong communication and leadership skills, with demonstrated ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams
Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines
Competency in Altium, Cadence or other electrical engineering CAD software
Travel:
Approximately 10% domestic and international travel.
Additional Job Details
Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at Nidec
Work Shift Schedule
No S
Additional Information
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
Nidec is the world's 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 140,000 employees stationed worldwide, Nidec continues to be a unique organization, and each location maintains its individual personality.
Job Description
The Project Engineer is responsible for overseeing and managing all technical aspects associated with the development of products for motion control and industrial automation applications. This includes the design, prototyping, qualification, certification, and production launch of new products. The Project Engineer will lead a team of engineers and other professionals to ensure timely completion and high-quality execution of the technical aspects of a project.
Nidec · North America