Mechanical Design EngineerNidec Motor Corporation dba Canton Elevator • United States

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Mechanical Design Engineer

Nidec Motor Corporation dba Canton Elevator

United States

United States

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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 The sky is no longer the limit as Nidec takes its technology off the ground and into the Aerospace market. As a Mechanical Design Engineer with the Nidec Aerospace team, you will have the opportunity to apply and develop your expertise to design electric propulsion systems for the battery-powered aircrafts that will enable the world to sustainably and efficiently get from point A to point B. Nidec is the world’s leading electric motor manufacturer and a true pioneer in electrification across a wide array of industries since its foundation in 1973, ranging from appliance, energy infrastructure, to ground transportation. Nidec Aerospace is a newly created Joint Venture between Nidec and Embraer which intends to take a leading role in the Electrification of Aircrafts. We are well-positioned and excited to support the aerospace industry in its ambitious transition to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. The ideal candidate will embody Nidec’s key pillars of Passion, Enthusiasm, and Tenacity with their passion to learn, enthusiasm to exceed market expectations, and tenacity to solve complex technical issues. From ideation to production, you will work with a diverse and experienced team of design engineers to support aerospace industry leaders and spearhead technological advances in transport decarbonization. Job Description We are seeking a highly skilled Mechanical Engineer to develop advanced mechanical designs for electric propulsion inverters in the aerospace industry. This role involves leading mechanical packaging efforts, performing structural and thermal analyses, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve new product development goals. Location: Atlanta, Georgia USA Key Responsibilities: Develop advanced mechanical designs for electric propulsion inverters used in aerospace applications. Serve as a mechanical packaging expert in proposal development, guiding mechanical, thermal, vibration, and environmental design philosophies, and advising on trade study risks. Conduct or oversee structural FEA analysis to validate mechanical designs, with a preference for ANSYS experience. Perform or direct CFD, heat transfer, and airflow studies to validate thermal designs, with a preference for ANSYS experience. Analyze designs to ensure compliance with requirements using finite element analysis, thermal analysis, airflow simulations, design for assembly, structural calculations, and failure mode analysis. Optimize designs for mass, topology, structural integrity, thermal performance, and safety. Address mechanical design challenges to enhance system performance based on metrics such as mass, efficiency, cost, durability, reliability, ease of assembly, and safety. Create 3D models and 2D drawings for production requirements, with proficiency in Creo. Specify tolerances and critical-to-quality features for components and assemblies. Communicate design proposals to functional groups within and outside the organization. Collaborate with external suppliers to optimize designs for tooled components. Participate in First Piece Article inspection, APQP, and PPAP processes for new components. Lead prototype builds, teardown analysis, and design validation testing. Conduct technical design reviews for new solutions with cross-functional teams. Perform additional duties and responsibilities through self-initiative, leadership, and collaboration to achieve new product development goals. Required Knowledge & Skills: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering. 5+ years of experience in power electronics converters such as inverters and motor control drives in automotive, aerospace, railway, or similar industries. Proficiency in Creo 3D CAD for new product designs. Experience with PLM systems such as ARAS PLM. Expertise in designing die castings, machined parts, composites, and injection-molded plastics. Proficiency in GD&T and tolerance analysis. Experience with structural FEA and thermal analysis software. Familiarity with basic electrical engineering principles and the use of electrical connectors and interconnect products. Experience in electronics packaging and design, including Printed Wiring Boards (PWB), Circuit Card Assemblies (CCA), Power MOSFET Modules, and Capacitors. Experience with shock and random vibration environmental stresses and their impact on electronic boxes and PCBs. Proficiency in deflection and vibration analysis on printed circuit boards (PCB). Experience with Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA). Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Creative, out-of-the-box thinking. Ability to manage competing demands and support multiple concurrent programs. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with RTCA DO-160G testing. Experience designing components for aerospace applications. Proficiency in ANSYS for Finite Element Analysis (FEA). Familiarity with ANSYS ICEPAK and Fluent for CFD and thermal analysis. Familiarity with ANSYS Sherlock. Experience with solder fatigue analysis. Experience with high-power and high-voltage electronics packaging. Experience using materials common in the aerospace industry. Additional Job Details 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. 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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