Mechanical Analysis Engineer

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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 worlds 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 which intends to take a leading role in 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 Nidecs 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

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Mechanical or Aerospace Engineer to lead advanced analysis of electric motor systems. This role involves structural thermal vibration and fluid dynamics simulations using FEA and CFD tools with a strong emphasis on design optimization and validation. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and ensure product quality through expert analysis design feedback and technical leadership.

Responsibilities include :

Ana lysis of advanced electric motors and systems considering structural FEA NVH or CFD analysis tools

Provide feedback to the design team to address analysis concerns

Lead analysis reviews at component and assembly level to internal and external stakeholders

Specify required tolerances and critical-to-quality features for component s and assemblies

Perform these and other duties and responsibilities through self-initiative leadership and collaboration to achieve new product development goals .

Required Knowledge & Skills :

BS Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

5 or more years related work experience in electric motors and drives or similar industry a plus but not required

Proficiency in CAD software required (Creo preferred)

Expertise in structural analysis for complex systems (structural modal thermal vibration) using hand calculations and FEA software (previous ANSYS use required) AND OR expertise in CFD analysis for air and liquid cooled solutions using ANSYS Fluent or Star CCM

Experience performing design optimization studies

Experience with topology optimization a plus

Previous experience instructing or performing physical testing to validate simulated analyses

Experience in bolted joint calculations a plus

Experience using materials common in the aerospace industry is a plus

Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Ability to work with and learn from a cross functional t e am

Effective written and oral communication skills

Ability to handle competing demands and support multiple concurrent programs

Additional Job Details

Technical T3

Organizational Impact

Works to achieve operational functional and / or business targets within team with direct and indirect impact on departmental or job family results using practical technical principles

Intermediate-level technical contributor; generally works independently under moderate supervision and may seek advice of more senior employees in the same area

Failure to achieve results requires allocation of additional resources to meet goals and impacts project completion with the potential for additional financial expense.

Works on smaller less complex projects / assignments

Communication & Influence

Communicates with employees typically within the department and / or job family explaining and interpreting matters related to the department; may communicate with external clients or partners depending upon the job area

May influence employees within own job area at an operational level

Innovation & Complexity

Responsible for making minor improvements to technical / business processes procedures or systems to contribute to the performance of the team

Problems faced may be difficult but are not complex requiring application of technical skills / analysis drawing from prior experiences and typically involve consideration of multiple issues and impact job family and / or multiple teams

Leadership & Talent Management

May provide guidance help with training and review work of entry-level employees

May lead parts of less complex projects or processes

Knowledge & Experience

Requires understanding of basic context and practical knowledge of technical and business environment as well as potential and upcoming technical advances within area of specialization typically obtained through advanced education and relevant experience

Requires a bachelors degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years of prior relevant experience

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 : Shift Schedule

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.

Key Skills

Mechanical Design,System Design,FEA,ASME Codes & Standards,CAD,Mechanical Knowledge,Creo,SolidWorks,Mechanical Engineering,Autocad,HVAC Design,Autodesk Inventor

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1