Nidec Motor Corporation

Application Engineer - Power Quality

Nidec Motor Corporation  •  Brooklyn Heights, NY (Onsite)  •  22 days ago
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Job Description

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.

OF THE ROLE
The candidate is responsible for electrical design, sizing, cost evaluation, and preparation of technical proposals for Power Quality STATCOM solutions that Nidec provides into the North American market.

This role has a strong technical proposal and customer-facing orientation, supporting the Sales organization during bid and offer phases and continuing through installation, commissioning and startup of the awarded projects. The candidate will be in charge of the technical support during all offer stages.

The candidate is also responsible to interface with the main local suppliers, defining the requirements and writing detailed installation specifications for the project.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACTIVITIES

Engineering and System Design

  • Analyse customer specifications, grid requirements and project input documentation to define the optimal STATCOM solution.
  • Adapt Nidec products to meet specific customer and project requirements using a client-oriented flexible approach.
  • Develop and review:
    • Single Line Diagram of the system
    • AutoCAD General layout of the solution
    • Technical offer specification and outsourced components purchasing specifications
    • Installation specification
  • Perform or support measurement campaign and site surveys when required including evaluation of:
    • Space constrains
    • Installation, cabling, grounding, and interface requirements


Installation and Site Support

  • Review and validate installation concepts, including:
    • Equipment layout and disposition
    • Cable routing, grounding and auxiliary systems
    • Interface with Customer equipment
    • Interface with the installation contractors and suppliers to resolve technical issues during the site execution.

Cross-functional Collaboration

  • Work closely with the Italian Team in Milan.
  • Interface with suppliers and subcontractors and with Purchasing Department,

Execution and Commissioning

  • Support project execution activities, ensuring technical alignment between offer and final delivery.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Educational qualification

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering (Power Engineering preferred)

Experience and Technical Skills

  • Minimum 7 years of experience in one or more of the areas above: Power Quality STATCOM / FACTS (or related technologies) and/or MV/HV substation and utility projects (substation engineering / plant engineering) preferred, 5 years minimum required
  • Experience in Power Quality systems (STATCOM, FACTS, harmonic filtering) and/or in MV/HV substation and utility projects (substation engineering / plant engineering), including electrical design, SLDs, layout/interface definition and coordination with customers and EPCs
  • Familiarity with utility and substation requirements, including technical specifications, interface management (civil/electrical/I&C), grounding and cabling concepts is considered a plus
  • Proven experience in technical document preparation
  • Use of Electrical CAD tools (AutoCAD or equivalent).
  • Knowledge of simulation of digital models as PSSE, TSAT and PSCAD is a plus

Additional Job Details

Additional Requirements

  • Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical topics
  • Strong interest in sales support and business development, with a proactive and customer-oriented mindset
  • Willingness to travel occasionally (typically short trips of 2–3 weeks, frequency dependent on project needs)

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.

Nidec Motor Corporation

About Nidec Motor Corporation

With a pedigree dating back more than a century, Nidec Motor Corporation (NMC) is a leading manufacturer of commercial motors, industrial motors, appliance motors, and controls. The NMC product line features a full line of U.S. MOTORS® brand high efficiency motors for industrial applications in water treatment, mining, oil and gas, and power generation, and for commercial applications such as pool and spa, condensers, cooling towers and large refrigeration units.

In February 2017, Nidec acquired Leroy-Somer and Control Techniques, greatly expanding our offering in industrial motors, controls and generators.

Nidec Corporation is a global enterprise comprised of approximately 230 subsidiaries/affiliates including Nidec Motor Corporation. Nidec is the world's No.1 comprehensive motor manufacturer handling "everything that spins and moves"​, miniature to gigantic. Aspiring to achieve still higher growth and greater market share, each group company is enhancing its technical capabilities and competitive edge. We are a global leader in the design and manufacture of electric motors and integrated controls.

Industry
Manufacturing & Production
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
St Louis, Missouri
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
nidec.com
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