Nidec
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Electrical Engineer

Pay
$72,600 – $108,900 per year
Location
North America/USA/Minnesota/Mankato, MN
Listed
Yesterday

About the role

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.

Job Summary

Nidec is the world's No.1 comprehensive motor manufacturer handling "everything that spins and moves", miniature to gigantic. Nidec is a global enterprise comprised of over 300 subsidiaries/affiliates. We are a leading manufacturer of commercial motors, industrial motors, appliance motors, and controls. Our product line features a full line of 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.

From keeping us comfortable in our homes to pumping clean water to making our cars more safe, electric motors are an indispensable part of our daily lives. At Nidec, our employees are on the forefront of developing new motor technologies. As we move deeper into the age of robotics, the impact of motors will only increase.

With over 140,000 employees stationed worldwide, Nidec continues to be a unique organization, and each location maintains its individual personality.

Whether driving locomotives, powering offshore platforms or keeping the lights on after a storm, Nidec electric power generation products impact the world on a daily basis. With over 1,000 employees in the Americas, we are moving forward with technology to solve our customers' electrical power needs for both prime and backup generation needs as the industry's leading manufacturer.

About the role

  • Shift: 1st shift
  • Days of Work: Monday - Friday
  • Work Hours: 8:00am to 5:00 pm
  • Work Location: On-site (North Mankato, MN)

Starting Salary

$72,600 to $108,900 Annually

Pay Frequency: Bi-Weekly

At Nidec, we prioritize our team's well-being and success. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support you both personally and professionally. These are the great benefits we offer, with additional perks and programs available to enhance your overall experience with us.

  • Competitive Compensation: Attractive salary with additional bonus opportunities.
  • Health and Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision and disability coverage, effective from your first day.
  • Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with a best-in-class company match of 100% on the employee's first 6% with an additional 3% employer contribution to support your financial future.
  • Work-Life Balance: Generous time off package, including PTO and holidays.
  • Education Assistance: Tuition reimbursement and continuous learning opportunities to support your professional growth.

Position Objective

Design generators, motors, and/or associated control/protective systems for commercial, industrial, and/or military applications.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

  • Contributes to design of rotating electrical equipment using various LSNA design programs.
  • Performs/directs activities to ensure that manufacturing and operational testing conform to internal and external customer specifications
  • Provides direct technical support to internal and external customers
  • Mentor and train co-workers as required
  • Prescribe, interpret, and analyze test results and formulate remedial measures as required
  • Uses Lean and Quality initiatives in a cross functional environment
  • Supporting applicable manufacturing and testing system
  • Utilizes current ERP/PLM systems to make necessary and applicable updates to internal processes and design guidelines

Experience/Skills

  • 2-4 years of relevant experience
  • Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of electrical power fundamentals, as well as strong analytical, organizational, and oral communication skills.
  • Must be a US Citizen for positions in the North Mankato facility.

Education

  • Requires a BS degree in Electrical Engineering (or similar technical science field)

Additional Job Details

CHECK OUT OUR CAREER OPPORTUNITIES: Nidec Power | Careers

Equal opportunity and legal notices

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.

  • Work Shift Schedule
  • First Shift (United States of America)
  • 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.

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From Nidec's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 8, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.

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