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Nidec Motor Corporation

Mechanical Analysis Engineer

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Senior level
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Senior level
The role involves leading advanced analysis of electric motor systems, performing structural, thermal, vibration, and fluid dynamics simulations, and collaborating with teams for product development and optimization.
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Job Summary

The sky is no longer the limit as Nidec takes its technology off the ground and into the Aerospace market. As a Mechanical Design Engineer with the Nidec Aerospace team, you will have the opportunity to apply and develop your expertise to design electric propulsion systems for the battery-powered aircrafts that will enable the world to sustainably and efficiently get from point A to point B.

Nidec is the world’s leading electric motor manufacturer and a true pioneer in electrification across a wide array of industries since its foundation in 1973, ranging from appliance, energy infrastructure, to ground transportation. Nidec Aerospace is a newly created Joint Venture between Nidec and Embraer which intends to take a leading role in the Electrification of Aircrafts. We are well-positioned and excited to support the aerospace industry in its ambitious transition to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.

The ideal candidate will embody Nidec’s key pillars of Passion, Enthusiasm, and Tenacity with their passion to learn, enthusiasm to exceed market expectations, and tenacity to solve complex technical issues. From ideation to production, you will work with a diverse and experienced team of design engineers to support aerospace industry leaders and spearhead technological advances in transport decarbonization.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Mechanical or Aerospace Engineer to lead advanced analysis of electric motor systems. This role involves structural, thermal, vibration, and fluid dynamics simulations using FEA and CFD tools, with a strong emphasis on design optimization and validation. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and ensure product quality through expert analysis, design feedback, and technical leadership.

Responsibilities include: 

  • Analysis of advanced electric motors and systems considering structural FEA, NVH, or CFD analysis tools 

  • Provide feedback to the design team to address analysis concerns 

  • Lead analysis reviews at component and assembly level to internal and external stakeholders 

  • Specify required tolerances and critical-to-quality features for components and assemblies 

  • Perform these and other duties and responsibilities through self-initiative, leadership, and collaboration to achieve new product development goals. 

  

Required Knowledge & Skills: 

  • BS Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering 

  • 5 or more years related work experience in electric motors and drives or similar industry a plus, but not required 

  • Proficiency in CAD software required (Creo preferred) 

  • Expertise in structural analysis for complex systems (structural, modal, thermal, vibration) using hand calculations and FEA software (previous ANSYS use required) AND OR expertise in CFD analysis for air and liquid cooled solutions using ANSYS Fluent or Star CCM 

  • Experience performing design optimization studies 

  • Experience with topology optimization a plus 

  • Previous experience instructing or performing physical testing to validate simulated analyses 

  • Experience in bolted joint calculations a plus 

  • Experience using materials common in the aerospace industry is a plus 

  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail 

  • Ability to work with and learn from a cross functional team 

  • Effective written and oral communication skills 

  • Ability to handle competing demands and support multiple, concurrent programs 

Additional Job Details

Technical – T3
Organizational Impact
• Works to achieve operational, functional, and/or business targets within team with direct and indirect impact on departmental or job family results, using practical technical principles
• Intermediate-level technical contributor; generally works independently under moderate supervision and may seek advice of more senior employees in the same area
• Failure to achieve results requires allocation of additional resources to meet goals and impacts project completion with the potential for additional financial expense.
• Works on smaller, less complex projects/assignments
Communication & Influence
• Communicates with employees typically within the department and/or job family, explaining and interpreting matters related to the department; may communicate with external clients or partners depending upon the job area
• May influence employees within own job area at an operational level
Innovation & Complexity
• Responsible for making minor improvements to technical/business processes, procedures, or systems to contribute to the performance of the team
• Problems faced may be difficult but are not complex, requiring application of technical skills/analysis drawing from prior experiences, and typically involve consideration of multiple issues and impact job family and/or multiple teams
Leadership & Talent Management
• May provide guidance, help with training and review work of entry-level employees
• May lead parts of less complex projects or processes
Knowledge & Experience
• Requires understanding of basic context and practical knowledge of technical and business environment as well as potential and upcoming technical advances within area of specialization, typically obtained through advanced education and relevant experience
• Requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years of prior relevant experience

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

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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.

Top Skills

Ansys
Cfd
Creo
Fea

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