Application Engineer

Role Overview

• The Application Engineer II plays a key role in supporting new business opportunities and driving innovation in motion control and robotic systems.
• Acting as a primary technical interface with customers, this role is highly customer-facing.
• Ensure successful deployment, operation, and long-term performance of solutions in real-world applications.
• Accelerate customer time-to-market by simplifying product selection and enabling efficient system integration.
• Work closely with customers to understand application requirements and validate performance through testing.
• Support customers during system integration, commissioning, and operation.
• Troubleshoot issues, optimize performance, and ensure reliable and efficient use of motion control solutions over time.

Requirements

• Minimum 2-year technical degree (e.g., electrical tech, mechatronics, automation) if supported with hands-on skills and experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in application engineering, motion control, robotics, or industrial automation, including customer-facing technical roles.
• Strong understanding of motion control systems, motor drives, and automation solutions, with hands-on experience in industrial communication protocols such as CANopen, EtherCAT, PROFINET, and EtherNet/IP.
• Experience working within industrial control and robotics environments, including PLC programming and ROS (Robot Operating System).
• Proven experience in system integration, commissioning, troubleshooting, and performance optimization in real-world applications.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Customer-focused mindset with the ability to manage multiple priorities in dynamic environments.
• Experience supporting New Business Opportunities (NBO) or working alongside sales teams in technical evaluations.
• Familiarity with 3D design tools (e.g., SolidWorks or similar) for application concepting and system visualization is considered an advantage.
• Experience developing technical documentation, application notes, or training materials is a plus.

Benefits

• Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at Nidec
• Nidec is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace.