Senior Product Engineer (Fluid Systems)
About the role
Nidec is the world's most comprehensive motor manufacturer, handling "everything that spins and moves." As a global leader in electric motors and advanced automotive components, we are driving the future of mobility through cutting-edge technology and engineering. Our Fluid Systems and Thermal Management (FSTM) division is at the forefront of this innovation, delivering high-performance solutions for the automotive industry worldwide.
Position Overview
Title: Sr. Product Engineer
Location: Troy, MI (Hybrid)
Department: R&D
Key Responsibilities
Technical Customer Interface: Act as the lead R&D technical interface for North American customers alongside the regional Sales & BD Manager. Evaluate customer needs, lead technical discussions for RFIs/RFQs, and translate local market requirements into viable product proposals.
Product Expertise: Serve as the regional subject matter expert for mechanical pumps and electrical pumps, performing independent design reviews, sizing, and concept validation.
Design & Engineering: Independently execute CAD modeling, assembly creation, drawing approvals, and basic tolerance/simulation calculations.
Global Collaboration: Collaborate closely with the German HQ R&D team for platform alignment and D-FMEA approvals. Interface with the Juarez, Mexico production team to ensure Design-for-Manufacturability (DFM) and smooth localization of production lines.
Validation & Quality: Oversee local prototype builds, sample portfolios, and product validation testing requirements. Assist with root-cause analysis for pre-production or series production issues.
Supplier Optimization: Assist in evaluating regional suppliers and identifying design-to-cost opportunities for localized production.
Process Compliance: Create and manage engineering release data and technical specifications in alignment with global division processes and ISO/IATF quality standards.
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) or Electrical Engineering (BSEE) required.
Experience: At least 5 years of combined experience in R&D and/or application engineering in the automotive industry.
Technical Skills: Proficient in CAD, component design, assembly creation, drawing creation/approval, and tolerance calculations.
Industry Knowledge: Experience with fluid systems (mechanical/electrical pumps). Understanding of thermal management systems, electric motors, and electronics is highly preferred.
Testing & Validation: Experience with automotive product testing and validation processes.
Soft Skills: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated success collaborating across multicultural, cross-regional teams.
Languages: Business fluency in English is required.
Travel: Occasional domestic and international travel will be needed to support customers or visit other Nidec entities.