Applications Engineer II- Solutions

Nidec • Saint Louis, MO

21h

About The Position

The Application Engineer – Solutions Engineering is responsible for supporting customer-facing solution development , from early engagement and requirements definition through solution design, documentation, and deployment support. This role works cross-functionally with Sales, Product Management, and Engineering to ensure that standard products or minor derivatives are effectively applied to meet customer needs . Core Objective: Enable successful customer solution development by translating application requirements into optimized technical designs and ensuring seamless execution across the product lifecycle.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering , Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field
• 3–7 years of experience in design engineering, application engineering, or systems engineering within automation or motion control
• Strong understanding of motion control systems, electric motors, drives, and gearing technologies
• Experience with system-level design and integration in industrial or automation environments
• Ability to translate customer requirements into practical and scalable technical solutions
• Familiarity with CAD tools, system modeling, or engineering analysis tools preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interface directly with customers
• Ability to work cross-functionally in dynamic, customer-driven environments
• Customer-focused mindset with strong collaboration skills

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Sales and customers to understand application requirements, constraints, and success criteria
• Define and document technical requirements, including performance, environmental, and integration needs
• Support feasibility analysis and ensure alignment with standard product capabilities
• Develop system-level solutions using standard or minimally modified product platforms
• Select appropriate motors , drives, gearing, and control components based on application requirements
• Perform basic system design, calculations, and validation of proposed solutions
• Provide clear technical recommendations aligned with performance, cost, and scalability objectives
• Generate complete technical documentation packages, including : System architecture diagrams , Product selection documentation , Performance calculations and assumptions , a pplication notes and integration guidelines
• Ensuring documentation is accurate , standardized, and suitable for internal and customer use
• Partner with Sales to support new business opportunities through technical engagement
• Participate in customer meetings, technical reviews, and solution presentations
• Support proposal development, including technical content and solution positioning
• Contribute to improving win rates through strong technical differentiation
• Provide structured feedback to Product Management on gaps, opportunities, and emerging application needs
• Collaborate with Engineering to validate feasibility and identify minor product modifications when
• Support continuous improvement of standard product platforms based on application insights
• Support solution implementation, including integration and commissioning guidance
• Troubleshoot issues and provide technical support during deployment
• Ensure solutions perform as expected in real-world applications
• Support d evelop ment and deliver y of training materials for Sales and commercial teams
• Educate internal stakeholders on product capabilities, application considerations, and solution approaches
• Support knowledge transfer to improve overall technical competency across the organization

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level