Field Application Engineer

Nidec Motor Corporation

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North America/US/California/San Jose, CA North America/US/Washington/Bellevue, WA Until 8/21/2026 5+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted May 7, 2026 Last posted May 7, 2026
Job description

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. 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

Join Nidec America as an Applications Engineer supporting one of our group companies. In this customer‑facing role, you’ll provide hands‑on technical support, guide product installations and configurations, and partner with sales and engineering to influence new features and solutions.

What You’ll Do

  • Support customers during installation, integration, and configuration
  • Customize products based on technical requirements
  • Collaborate with sales and engineering to translate customer needs into solutions
  • Lead customer trainings and workshops
  • Document feedback to drive product improvements
  • Represent the product in demos, meetings, and trade shows

What You Bring

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or related Engineering
  • 5+ years of applications, technical support, or engineering experience
  • Strong problem‑solving and customer‑facing skills
  • Excellent communication abilities
  • Willingness to travel up to 25%

$100,000-$120,000

Additional Job Details

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.

About this role

Summary

Support product installation, customization, and customer training, collaborating with sales and engineering.

Job title

Field Application Engineer

Experience level

5+ years

Minimum experience

5+ years exp

Industry

manufacturing

Location requirements

On-site support in multiple North American locations, travel allowed

Salary

$100,000-$120,000

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

engineeringcustomer supportproblem-solvingcommunication

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

applicationstechnical supportproduct configuration
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

San Jose, CA, USA

On-site City

Bellevue, WA, USA

On-site City

Braintree, MA, USA

On-site City

Elk Grove Village, IL, USA

On-site City