Embedded Software Engineer, Electronics Engineering

Company: Nidec Motor Corporation

Location: St. Louis, MO 63136

Type: Full-time

Posted: 2026-06-15

About this role

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

Serve as the technical authority for embedded motor control software, controls algorithms, and system behavior within C&I motor control and drive products.
Lead the architecture, design, implementation, validation, and release of embedded motor control software, from concept through product launch, ensuring performance, real-time reliability, stability, safety, and compliance with applicable standards.
Operate with a high degree of autonomy, providing technical leadership, design direction, and mentoring other engineers while partnering closely with power electronics, mechanical, manufacturing, quality, and supplier teams

Job Description

What it does / How to / Aiming at Results

  • Develop and implement motor control algorithms such as Field Oriented Control (FOC), six-step / trapezoidal control, sensorless back-EMF methods, observers and estimators, and torque, speed, and position control loops (PID, adaptive control)
  • Develop firmware on embedded platforms, including PWM generation, ADC synchronization, and real-time signal processing
  • Develop control methods to improve efficiency and performance, including loss reduction and switching strategies
  • Own motor control system performance from concept through validation, including requirements interpretation, design trade-offs, and issue resolution
  • Develop and maintain MATLAB/Simulink models to simulate motor behavior, control design, and system stability
  • Work closely with power electronics and hardware ...

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