Sr. Product Engineer-1

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Job Summary

The Product Engineer III is a senior engineering role responsible for owning complex product designs, leading significant product improvements, and resolving high‑impact technical issues across the product lifecycle. This role applies deep product knowledge, strong engineering judgment, and advanced problem‑solving to ensure products meet performance, quality, cost, manufacturability, and compliance requirements.

Job Description

Role OverviewThe Product Engineer III independently owns one or more products, subsystems, or major design elements end‑to‑end—from concept through production and field support. The role goes beyond routine design work to include architectural decisions, advanced validation, and leadership of product changes with business impact.This position does not include formal people‑management responsibility but regularly provides informal mentorship and technical leadership to Product Engineer I and II roles. The role typically reports to an Engineering Manager, Senior Engineering Manager, or Product Development Leader.Key ResponsibilitiesAdvanced Product Design & OwnershipOwn complex product designs, components, or subsystems end‑to‑endLead development of robust, cost‑effective, and manufacturable product solutionsMake sound engineering trade‑offs balancing performance, reliability, cost, and scheduleComplex Problem Solving & Root Cause AnalysisLead investigation and resolution of complex product, quality, or field issuesApply advanced root‑cause analysis and engineering methodsDevelop and implement corrective and preventive design actionsProduct Validation, Verification & ReliabilityLead or oversee advanced validation and verification activitiesAnalyze test data and ensure product requirements are fully metSupport reliability, durability, and lifecycle testing strategiesEngineering Change & Lifecycle ManagementLead complex engineering changes affecting performance, cost, or manufacturabilityEnsure changes are properly validated, documented, and releasedManage product lifecycle activities including refreshes, cost‑reduction initiatives, and obsolescence mitigationManufacturing, Supply Chain & Operations PartnershipPartner with Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain to optimize producibility and costSupport new product introductions, pilots, and production launch readinessResolve advanced manufacturing or supplier‑related technical issuesStandards, Documentation & ComplianceEnsure designs comply with engineering standards, regulatory requirements, and internal controlsMaintain high‑quality technical documentation, specifications, and design recordsSupport audits and regulatory reviews as neededCross‑Functional CollaborationPartner with Product Management, Marketing, Quality, Procurement, and Operations teamsCommunicate complex technical concepts clearly to varied audiencesInfluence product and business decisions through technical expertiseContinuous Improvement & InnovationIdentify opportunities to improve product performance, cost, reliability, or sustainabilitySupport design‑for‑manufacture, design‑for‑cost, and design‑for‑quality initiativesIncorporate lessons learned and best practices into future designsMentorship & Technical LeadershipProvide guidance and mentoring to Product Engineer I and II rolesReview technical work and reinforce engineering rigorShare technical knowledge and best practices across teamsQualificationsEducation & ExperienceBachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Systems, or related field) requiredMaster’s degree preferredTypically 5–8+ years of product engineering or related experienceKnowledge, Skills & AbilitiesAdvanced knowledge of product engineering principles and design methodologiesStrong analytical, problem‑solving, and systems‑thinking skillsAbility to independently lead complex engineering initiativesProficiency with CAD, analysis tools, and PLM systemsStrong understanding of manufacturing and supply chain interfacesEffective communication and stakeholder‑influence skillsHigh standards for engineering discipline, quality, and accountability

Additional Job Details

Technical – T3Organizational Impact • Works to achieve operational, functional, and/or business targets within team with direct and indirect impact on departmental or job family results, using practical technical principles• Intermediate-level technical contributor; generally works independently under moderate supervision and may seek advice of more senior employees in the same area• Failure to achieve results requires allocation of additional resources to meet goals and impacts project completion with the potential for additional financial expense.• Works on smaller, less complex projects/assignmentsCommunication & Influence• Communicates with employees typically within the department and/or job family, explaining and interpreting matters related to the department; may communicate with external clients or partners depending upon the job area• May influence employees within own job area at an operational levelInnovation & Complexity• Responsible for making minor improvements to technical/business processes, procedures, or systems to contribute to the performance of the team• Problems faced may be difficult but are not complex, requiring application of technical skills/analysis drawing from prior experiences, and typically involve consideration of multiple issues and impact job family and/or multiple teamsLeadership & Talent Management• May provide guidance, help with training and review work of entry-level employees• May lead parts of less complex projects or processesKnowledge & Experience• Requires understanding of basic context and practical knowledge of technical and business environment as well as potential and upcoming technical advances within area of specialization, typically obtained through advanced education and relevant experience• Requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years of prior relevant experience

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at Nidec
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