Nidec Motor Corporation-posted 3 days ago
Full-time • Mid Level
5,001-10,000 employees

SUMMARY OF ROLE Provide on-site and remote support of standard and custom power conversion products, assemblies, and systems which include AC and DC Low Voltage Drives, Inverters for Battery Energy Storage & EV charging, Medium Voltage Drives, PLC’s, and HMI’s for both industrial and renewable energy applications. Conduct installation and commissioning, troubleshooting, repairs, and predictive/preventative maintenance of power conversion products/assemblies to support a variety of customer applications across North America. This individual will be an independent, customer-facing technical application engineer for several strategic accounts and customers. This role requires a self-motivated, results-oriented professional with a strong technical aptitude and a passion to succeed.

  • Installation and commissioning, troubleshooting, repairs, and predictive/preventative maintenance of automated systems and power conversion products/assemblies independently or as part of a team on larger projects
  • Work with motors, generators, drives, plant automation and power quality systems
  • Work with a variety of PLC’s including Rockwell, Emerson, GE, Schneider, and Beckhoff
  • Work with a variety of HMI software including Factory Talk, Proficy View, Wonderware, Vijeo Designer, and others
  • Provide hands-on, on-site training to customers
  • Work with and configure industrial networks
  • Work closely with in-house engineers on project design and testing of drive systems
  • Display professionalism, proactively interface, and effectively communicate with the customer to build and maintain a high level of customer satisfaction
  • Provide telephone, email, and other support to customers
  • When required, participate in paid, rotating after hours phone duty for customer remote support and breakdown assistance
  • Participate in supporting after-service sales activities such as proposing added services, spare parts, and additional upgrades
  • Provide emergency field service for customers on an as needed basis
  • Maintain working knowledge of safety policies and regulations to ensure duties of self and others are performed in a safe manner
  • Position requires approximately 60% travel in the field
  • Two-year associate degree in electrical engineering, Electronic Technology, Military Technical Training Program, or related field
  • Valid Driver’s License required to drive to customer locations, either from airports or Cleveland office
  • Must be able to pass a federal background check
  • Minimum of five (5) years prior experience in an industrial automation (i.e. metals, pulp & paper, marine, cranes, mining) or renewable energy environment required
  • Thorough knowledge of analog and digital circuits, configuration of AC/DC drives, AC/DC Motor Theory, PLC’s, and HMI’s
  • Experience using electronic test equipment such as Data Recorders, DMM’s, Clamp-on ammeters, Megohmmeters, and Oscilloscopes
  • Ability to work independently, resolve technical and manufacturing issues without detailed direction, and work as part of a team
  • Ability to work within strict deadlines
  • Ability to use hand and/or power tools
  • Ability to read Electrical Drawings/Schematics
  • Competent in Microsoft Office software programs
  • Strong technical skills, in electric fundamentals as well as computers
  • Aggressive, goal oriented self-driver with strong work ethic
  • Innovative, creative person
  • Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
  • Outstanding verbal and written communications skills
  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Engineering Technology preferred
  • Experience in troubleshooting power electronics circuitry desirable
  • Experience with Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), Grid-Tie Solar Inverters, or EV charging is desirable but not required
  • Experience with Nidec low voltage drives including AD3000 & AD5000, Accel500, Unidrive M, Answer Drives DC, ADDVANTAGE-32, and Mentor MP is desirable but not required
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