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Associate Mechanical Engineer

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nidec logoNidec · North America
$62K–$93K/yrFull-timeOn-siteToday
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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 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. 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. Whether driving locomotives, powering offshore platforms or keeping the lights on after a storm, Nidec electric power generation products impact the world on a daily basis. With over 1,000 employees in the Americas, we are moving forward with technology to solve our customers' electrical power needs for both prime and backup generation needs as the industry's leading manufacturer. Job Description Shift: 1st Shift Days of Work: Monday - Friday Work Hours: 8:00am to 5:00pm Work Location: On-Site (Mankato, MN) Starting Salary: $61,800- $92,700 Pay Frequency: Bi-Weekly At Nidec, we prioritize our team's well-being and success. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support you both personally and professionally. These are the great benefits we offer, with additional perks and programs available to enhance your overall experience with us. Competitive Compensation: Attractive salary with additional bonus opportunities. Health and Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, effective from your first day. Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with a best in-class company match of 100% on the employee's first 6% with an additional 3% employer contribution to support your financial future. Work-Life Balance: Generous time off package, including PTO and holidays. Education Assistance: Tuition reimbursement and continuous learning opportunities to support your professional growth. Position Objective: Research, plan, and design mechanical and electromechanical products and systems and direct and coordinate activities involved in fabrication, operation, application, installation, and repair of mechanical or electromechanical products and systems by performing the following duties. Essential Duties/Responsibilities: With Direct Supervision: Perform calculations using math tools including but not limited to Excel, MathCad, and Xlrotor Conduct finite element structural analysis. Evaluate field installations and recommend design modifications to eliminate machine or system malfunctions. Research and analyze customer design requirements, specifications, manuals, and other data to evaluate the feasibility, cost, and product maintenance. Work with sales to research and analyze customer specifications to create design proposals. Create detailed designs for manufacturing in a cross functional environment following manufacturability and quality initiatives. Review drawing packages and order documentation completed by other designers and engineers. Design Products, applying engineering principles to meet customer specifications. Design products to meet safety, industry, and agency certification requirements. Evaluate project requirements for required effort and provide estimated completion times. Evaluate design projects to ensure the latest design practices are being utilized. Perform testing to evaluate structural, thermal, and vibration of products. Create bills of materials and assist designers/technicians with the creation of bills of material. Coordinate assembly and testing activities to ensure products and systems conform to engineering design and customer specifications. Work closely with production during construction of initial machine release to record and improve manufacturing or procurement challenges. Evaluate customer test requirements and assign existing or write new test procedures to meet requirements. Presents proposed designs to customer and h


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