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Mechanical Design Engineer

Nidec Motor Corporation
United States, Georgia, Atlanta
Mar 03, 2025
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 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 intending to lead 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 This mechanical design role is a critical position for Nidec Aerospace's electric propulsion system development. In this role, you will be on a multinational, multifunctional team of engineers supporting the development of the most advanced electric motors on earth. Whether you are entry level or a senior engineer, there is a home at Nidec Aerospace for you if you have the skillset, motivation, creativity, and team-oriented attitude required to succeed. At Nidec Aerospace, we live and breathe by the mantra "Safety First, Quality Always!" That is embedded in our designs, manufacturing, program management, and procurement. Below are the requirements for this position. Responsibilities include: Developing advanced electric motors for aerospace applications based on customer requirements. Applicants need to be able to take ownership of conceptualizing system requirements into an airworthy product. Create 3D models and 2D drawings for production solution requirements, Creo proficiency required. Make design considerations for mass and topology optimization, structural integrity, thermal optimization, and safety. Specify required tolerances and critical-to-quality features for components and assemblies. Generate preliminary Bill of Materials (BOM) for product. Solve mechanical design challenges to improve system performance, based on metrics for: mass, efficiency, cost, durability, reliability, ease of assembly, safety, etc. Work with Multiphysics team (structural, CFD, thermal) to ensure design meets all internal and external requirements. Communicate proposed designs to functional groups outside Engineering, both internal and external. Work directly with external suppliers to optimize designs for tooled components. Participate in First Piece Article inspection/APQP/PPAP processes for newly specified components. Participate in technical design reviews for newly developed solutions with cross functional teams. Some travel may be required (<10%) to support customer visits, testing, etc. Flexible schedule to accommodate schedules of international teammates where necessary. Perform these and other duties and responsibilities through self-initiative, leadership, and collaboration to achieve new product development goals. Technical Attributes and Experience Required Ability to work with and learn from a cross functional team Experience with GD&T and tolerance analysis Ability to learn methods for component and assembly analysis Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail Effective written and oral communication skills Creative, 'out-of-the-box' thinking Ability to handle competing demands and support multiple, concurrent programs Plus Work experience in electric motors and drives or similar industry Experience with diverse types of metal manufacturing methods Experience with injection molded parts Experience with composite manufacturing Experience using materials common in the aerospace industry Experience designing components for aerospace Experience with structural FEA (ANSYS preferred) Minimum Requirements (proficiency levels aligned to job level) BS in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering 3 years' experience in electric motors and drives or similar industry Creo 3D CAD solid modeling skills in supporting new product designs 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 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.