Field Application Engineer at Nidec in North America/USA/California/San Jose, CA
- Company: Nidec
- Location: North America/USA/California/San Jose, CA
- Posted: Sep 18, 2026
- Type: Full-time
- Salary: $100,000-110,000
- Experience: 2+ years
Overview
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.
Job description
- 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.
- 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. Nidec motors can be found in products that range from cell phones, computers and home appliances to industrial and mining equipment – and everything in between. 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.
- The Applications Engineer will work closely with our customers to provide technical support and assistance with product installation, configuration, and customization. They will also collaborate with our sales and engineering teams to contribute to the development of new products and features.
Responsibilities
- Support specific products across a defined territory and providing technical support.
- Prepare proposals, quotations and apply appropriate pricing.
- Provide technical support for internal and on site customers.
- Support sales group in their efforts at strategic accounts.
- Support sales through training, sales calls and product selection.
- Takes sales responsibility for unassigned accounts.
- Develops and maintains relationships with product line vendors.
- Ensures seminars, training and product related events are executed.
- Supports marketing efforts and sales goals as directed by product line manager.
- Develops product knowledge and an understanding of the competitive market.
- Keeps sales group informed on new and updated products.
- Attends product training classes for products presented by respective manufacturer.
- Participates in manufacturer events, such as distributor meetings, advisory councils, etc.,
- Works with Customer Service Representatives to facilitate customer requirements.
- Generates product sales goals in line with the company business plan.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.
- 2+ years of experience
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- $100,000-110,000
About Nidec
Nidec has worked its way up to become the world's No.1 manufacturer of small precision motors. In the process, Nidec has gradually expanded its product lineup to include a variety of small to large motors, application products for machinery, and electronic and optical components. At present, its products are used in a wide range of fields and devices including information and telecommunications equipment, office equipment, home appliances, automobiles, industrial equipment, and environmental energy. "For Everything that Spins and Moves", the Group is creating next-generation drive technologies to meet the needs of the society.