St. Louis, Missouri, United States · On-site
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 dre…
Skills: Solutions engineering, Team leadership, Motion control systems, Electric motors, Drives
St. Louis, Missouri, United States · On-site
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 dre…
Skills: Motor testing, Data collection, Troubleshooting, Mechanical assembly, Lab tools
Lexington, Tennessee, United States · On-site
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Skills: Spray painting, Industrial painting, Metal finishing, Equipment operation
Eden Prairie, Minnesota, United States · On-site
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Skills: Full cycle recruiting, Employee relations, Leave administration, HRIS management, Workday
Lexington, Tennessee, United States · On-site
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 dre…
Skills: Manual labor, Loading and unloading, Sanding, Hoists operation, Power lift trucks operation
St. Louis, Missouri, United States · On-site
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 dre…
Skills: Engineering, Project Management, Account Management, Warehouse Automation, Electric Motors
Lexington, Tennessee, United States · On-site
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 dre…
Skills: Assembly, Blueprint Reading, Hand Tools, Power Tools, Preventive Maintenance
Canton, Ohio, United States · On-site
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 dre…
Skills: Welding, MIG welding, TIG welding, Blueprint reading, Metal fabrication
Atlanta, Georgia, United States · On-site
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 dre…
Skills: Dynamometer test rigs, Electrical engineering, High-voltage systems, Data acquisition, Torque sensors
St. Louis, Missouri, United States · On-site
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Skills: Product design, 3D CAD, SolidWorks, Creo, Inventor
Lexington, Tennessee, United States · On-site
$21/hr–$24/hr
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Skills: Winding, Electrical motor assembly, Equipment operation, Quality control, Housekeeping
Eden Prairie, Minnesota, United States · Remote OK
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 dre…
Skills: Account Management, Strategic Planning, Sales Forecasting, Relationship Management, Cross-functional Collaboration
Middleport, Ohio, United States · On-site
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 dre…
Skills: Assembly, Mechanical aptitude, Hand tools, Quality inspection, Material handling
Lexington, Tennessee, United States · On-site
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 dre…
Skills: Painting, Equipment maintenance, Conveyor line operation, Safety compliance, Housekeeping
St. Charles, Illinois, United States · On-site
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Skills: Custodial services, Housekeeping, Groundskeeping, Floor maintenance, Cleaning
Hoffman Estates, Illinois, United States · On-site
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 dre…
Skills: Motion control systems, Electric motors, Drives, Gearing technologies, System-level design
Mankato, Minnesota, United States · On-site
$73k–$109k/yr
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 dre…
Skills: Sales engineering, Customer service, Technical sales, Negotiation, Proposal drafting
Markopoulo, Attica, Greece · On-site
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 dre…
Skills: Functional safety, Cybersecurity, IEC 61508, ISO 13849, IEC 61800-5-2
Mankato, Minnesota, United States · On-site
$85k–$128k/yr
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Skills: Labor relations, Employee relations, Performance management, Conflict resolution, Workforce planning
St. Louis, Missouri, United States · On-site
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 dre…
Skills: Motion control, Robotics, Industrial automation, PLC programming, ROS
St. Louis, Missouri, United States • On-site
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The Senior Manager of Solutions Engineering leads the strategy, development, and execution of the solutions engineering function while ensuring cross-functional alignment. This role oversees the entire customer-facing solution lifecycle, from initial requirements definition to post-sales support and technical training.
Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics Engineering and have 8–12+ years of experience in automation or motion control. Strong expertise in motor technologies and proven leadership capabilities in industrial environments are required.
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 Description
The Senior Manager – Solutions Engineering is responsible for leading the strategy, development, and execution of the Solutions Engineering function, including team leadership, process development, and cross-functional alignment.
This role ensures the team effectively supports customer-facing solution development—from early engagement and requirements definition through solution design, documentation, deployment, and post-sales support.
Responsibilities
Product Management & Engineering Collaboration
Establish structured feedback loops to Product Management on market needs, product gaps, and emerging applications
Collaborate with Engineering to validate solution feasibility and guide minor product adaptations where needed
Influence product roadmap based on application insights and customer demand
Deployment & Post-Sales Support Oversight
Ensure effective support for system integration, commissioning, and troubleshooting
Drive continuous improvement in deployment success, reliability, and customer satisfaction
Monitor field performance and identify opportunities for solution optimization
Training & Commercial Enablement
Oversee development and delivery of technical training for Sales and commercial teams
Ensure consistent messaging around product capabilities and solution approaches
Build technical competency across the organization to support scalable growth
Operational Excellence & Performance Management
Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for the Solutions Engineering function (e.g., win rates, time-to-solution, customer satisfaction)
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, quality, and scalability
Manage resource allocation and prioritize activities based on business impact
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field required
8–12+ years of experience in application engineering, design engineering, systems engineering, or related roles in automation or motion control
Prior experience leading or managing engineering teams preferred
Strong expertise in motion control systems, electric motors, drives, and gearing technologies
Proven ability to lead system-level solution development and integration in industrial or automation environments
Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally with Sales, Product Management, and Engineering
Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills
Excellent communication and customer-facing skills
Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving capabilities
Customer-focused mindset with the ability to balance technical and commercial considerations
Experience supporting New Business Development (NBD) and strategic customer engagements
Both Domestic and International Travel up to 20%
English required
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. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following website: http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeocselfprint_poster.pdf
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.
Move the world. Change the future. Nidec Group offers a wide range of products and solutions centered on motors.
Kyoto, Japan
Offices: 久世殿城町338, 京都市南区, 京都府 6018205, JP
Move the world. Change the future. Nidec Group offers a wide range of products and solutions centered on motors.
Kyoto, Japan
Offices: 久世殿城町338, 京都市南区, 京都府 6018205, JP
