Senior Software Design Engineer at Motion Control Engineering

We are looking for strong problem solving and communication skills, and the ability to interface with a range of functions inside the Nidec team, as well as with users and customers during development, debugging, and testing.

Experience Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in software project development and delivery in manufacturing environments
• 2+ years of experience in developing IoT or embedded software solutions
• Prior experience working in operations related field, e.g., Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing or Healthcare
• Proficiency in test-driven software development practices and tools
• Familiarity with modern software development methods

Preferred Experience

• Prior experience with relevant technologies is preferred, including
• EV charging infrastructure and corresponding standards and protocols
• Familiarity with relevant languages and environments like Linux, Codesys and C/C++
• Development for embedded systems
• Development and use of APIs
• Interfacing with Sensors and IoT platforms
• Payment systems and platforms

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.

Job Summary

Job Description

Nidec Industrial Solutions

Nidec Industrial Solutions [NIS] is a $500M Business Unit of Nidec Corporation, an $18 Billion global company focused on motors, drives, and controls. NIS is headquartered in Milan, Italy with footprint in 10 countries and growing. Our US operations are based in Cleveland, OH. NIS Americas activities span a range of business models including products manufacturing, system engineering and automation, installation, and services. Our customers and applications are in O&G, Mining, Renewable Energy & Storage, Electric Vehicle Charging, Metals manufacturing, Pulp & Paper, Marine, Material Handling, Power Generation, and other diverse sectors.

EV Charging Infrastructure (EVCI)

The EVCI group at NIS is developing a range of electric vehicle charging station products and corresponding software tools and services to be launched in the North American market. These chargers are developed in cooperation with other Nidec teams, and will be manufactured at our location in Cleveland, OH.

Position Summary:

The Software Engineer, EVC for NIS – Americas (multiple positions) will develop software solutions for the Nidec EV Charging system. The candidate must be familiar with software development, testing, and debugging for embedded devices, bus systems, communication protocols, interfacing with APIs, and cloud services.

Prior experience with EV Charging infrastructure, ISO15118, IEC61851, and Codesys will be beneficial.

The successful candidate will use C/C++, python, Codesys, and Linux tools to write and debug EVC Software. The system will interface with hardware I/O, other peripherals in the charger, and Azure cloud services. Networking and cybersecurity experience will be a bonus.

We are looking for strong problem solving and communication skills, and the ability to interface with a range of functions inside the Nidec team, as well as with users and customers during development, debugging, and testing.

Essential Job Functions

• Software development and debugging for embedded systems
• Development and execution of test plans
• Drive system integration and configuration
• Serve as subject matter experts
• Create support documentation (design documents, training materials, job aids, etc.)
• Provide technical training and materials to support staff.
• Education/License Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field preferred. Equivalent work experience is also acceptable.

Working Conditions

• Standard office environment, standard office equipment.
• Remote or hybrid work options are available, with ability to be present on site in Cleveland, OH for development and testing activities on an as-needed basis
• Relocation assistance to Cleveland is available, if desired
• Occasional travel to lab or customer sites
• 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. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following website: http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf

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.