Product Engineer

Join us at Nidec Drive Technology America Corporation to work on innovative, high impact software solutions in a dynamic, collaborative environment.

Overview:

Nidec Drive Technology America Corporation is seeking a highly motivated Product Engineer with a focus on software development to join our dynamic engineering team. This role will involve working closely with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and maintain software solutions that support our product offerings in the drive technology sector. The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in engineering principles, combined with software development expertise, and a passion for problem-solving in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and implement software solutions for control systems, embedded systems, and user interfaces for Nidec’s drive products.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code, adhering to software development best practices and coding standards.
• Collaborate with hardware and mechanical engineers to ensure seamless integration of software with product hardware.
• Support the creation and maintenance of software tools and automation for product testing, diagnostics, and deployment.
• Participate in the entire product lifecycle, from concept to production, ensuring that software development aligns with product design and customer specifications.
• Develop and maintain software documentation, including requirements, design specifications, and user manuals.
• Contribute to the development of system architecture, ensuring scalability, flexibility, and reliability of software components.
• Design and execute software tests, including unit, integration, and system-level testing.
• Troubleshoot and debug software issues, ensuring that the product meets the required quality standards.
• Work with the quality assurance team to develop software validation plans and ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends, applying this knowledge to drive innovation within the product engineering team.
• Actively contribute to process improvements in software development, quality assurance, and product deployment.
• Work closely with other engineering teams, including electrical, mechanical, and manufacturing, to resolve technical issues and ensure product performance.
• Provide technical support and training to internal teams and customers as needed.
• Communicate software design and technical issues clearly to non-technical stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field.
• 1-4 years of experience in software development, preferably within the industrial automation, drive technology, or related sectors.
• Experience with embedded systems programming, real-time operating systems (RTOS), and microcontroller-based systems.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as C/C++, Python, or Java.
• Familiarity with software development tools like Git, JIRA, and continuous integration/deployment systems.
• Knowledge of control systems, drive algorithms, and motor control software is a plus.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, 3D modeling, ERP software, and Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present technical information clearly.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to travel as needed for customer visits and meetings (up to 5%).
• Ability to effectively collaborate with our Japanese parent company.  JLPT: N2 or more.