Principal Engineer I

Nidec Corporation

St. Louis, Missouri, USA
On-site
Technical authority for power electronics hardware
Lead architecture and detailed design
Emc-compliant hardware and layout practices
Nidec Corporation is seeking a Principal Engineer I in St. Louis, Missouri, to lead the technical authority for power electronics hardware in motor control and drive products. The ideal candidate should have over 10 years of experience in electronics engineering and electric motors, demonstrating expertise in designing high-frequency power electronics

Job Summary

  • Serve as the technical authority for power electronics hardware within C&I motor control and drive products.
  • Lead the architecture, detailed design, simulation, validation, and industrialization of power electronics hardware—from concept through product launch.
  • Operate with a high degree of autonomy, providing technical leadership, design direction, and mentoring other engineers while partnering closely with firmware, mechanical, manufacturing, quality, and supplier teams.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Nidec Corporation is seeking a Principal Engineer I in St. Louis, Missouri, to lead the technical authority for power electronics hardware in motor control and drive products. The ideal candidate should have over 10 years of experience in electronics engineering and electric motors, demonstrating expertise in designing high-frequency power electronics.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Technical authority for power electronics hardware
  • Lead architecture and detailed design
  • EMC-compliant hardware and layout practices
  • Design switching power converters
  • High-frequency and high-power circuits design
  • Hardware safety functions implementation
  • Design for Manufacturing and Test principles

Nice-to-have

  • Industry thought leader
  • Develop state-of-the-art solutions
  • Spokesperson for organization at industry events
  • Provide guidance, coaching, and training

Key Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience in electronics engineering
  • 10+ years of experience in electric motors, industrial equipment, and drives design
  • Proven hands-on experience with power inverter topologies from 1 kW through 10 kW
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related field
  • Master’s degree preferred

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