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Job Description
The Principal Engineer functions as a seasoned, highly autonomous engineer with responsibility for major project scopes, complex subsystems, or complete engineering solutions. The role independently drives technical execution, contributes to architectural or system‑level decisions, and collaborates across functions to align engineering outcomes with business objectives. Success is demonstrated through technical excellence, leadership in problem resolution, and sustained impact on product, system, or process performance.
Responsibilities
Engineering Design & Technical Leadership
Lead the design, analysis, and development of complex systems, components, or processes
Establish technical approaches, design concepts, and engineering trade‑offs for assigned projects
Interpret and apply industry standards, codes, and regulatory requirements
Review and approve technical designs, calculations, and engineering deliverables
Contribute to system architecture and long‑term technical decisions within the discipline
Testing, Validation & Complex Problem Resolution
Define and oversee testing, validation, and verification strategies for complex engineering solutions
Analyze complex data and ensure effective corrective and preventive actions are implemented
Lead resolution of difficult, cross‑functional technical issues and failure investigations
Ensure solutions meet performance, reliability, safety, and quality expectations
Documentation & Engineering Governance
Lead development, review, and approval of engineering documentation including specifications, reports, calculations, and drawings
Ensure adherence to configuration management, change control, and formal review processes
Maintain compliance with internal quality systems and applicable regulatory standards
Cross‑Functional & Project Collaboration
Partner with manufacturing, quality, operations, supply chain, and service teams to support development, implementation, and sustainment
Provide technical leadership during implementation, production ramp‑up, or field deployment
Communicate technical risks, trade‑offs, and recommendations to stakeholders and leadership
Technical Leadership & Mentorship
Mentor and provide technical guidance to Engineer I–III employees
Serve as a technical resource and escalation point within the engineering team
Share best practices and lessons learned to enhance team capability and consistency
Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering processes and standards
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Minimum 10 years of experience in designing, manufacturing and testing of medium voltage inverters.
Code Knowledge of Power Grid Interface
AutoCAD, Easy Power or ETAP experience for Modeling and Generating Reports for Power Flow, Protective Relays, Harmonic Studies, Short Circuit, Arc Flash, etc.
Extensive knowledge of engineering principles and practices relevant to the discipline
Demonstrated ability to lead complex engineering work independently
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and decision‑making skills
Proficiency with advanced engineering tools, software, and analytical methods
In‑depth understanding of applicable codes, standards, and regulatory constraints
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to influence technical direction and collaborate across functions
Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, and ethical engineering practices
Additional Job Details
The MV Drive Engineer, Nidec Conversion must have knowledge of the following:
Medium Voltage Power Systems and Electrical Safety Standards.
Power Electronics and Motor Control Principles.
MV Drive Design and Manufacturing.
MV Drive Control Software Algorithm.
Participate in Factory Acceptance Test (FAT), Ensuring Hardware/Software Design is Functional
MV Drives Applications
NEC and UL Rules for Medium Voltage Applications.
AutoCAD to prepare electrical drawings for power and control systems.
Preparation of Technical Documentation (datasheet, technical specification, products).
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
Work 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.
