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Nidec

Global manufacturer of electric motors

Product Training Specialist

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
No salary listed
Senior
Bachelor's
Hoffman Estates, IL, USA+1 moreMore locations: St. Louis, MO, USA
In Person
Customer Experience & SupportCustomer Education & Training

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in Engineering, Technical Education, Business, Communications, or a related field is required.
  • At least 7 years of experience in technical training, application engineering, product support, product management, sales enablement, or a related technical role is required.
  • A strong understanding of industrial automation, motion control systems, motors, drives, and gearing products is required.
  • The ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively to technical and non-technical audiences is required.
  • Strong presentation, facilitation, and public speaking skills are required.
  • Experience creating technical documentation and training materials is required.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Teams, PowerPoint, and virtual training platforms is required.
  • Strong organizational and project management skills are required.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication abilities are required.
  • A customer-focused mindset and strong interpersonal skills are required.
  • The ability to work independently and collaboratively in a cross-functional environment is required.
Responsibilities
  • Develop and maintain training materials for motors, drives, gearing products, and integrated drive system solutions.
  • Create instructor-led presentations, training guides, application notes, videos, demonstrations, and learning modules.
  • Translate technical product information into easy-to-understand training content.
  • Ensure training content remains current with product updates and enhancements.
  • Support the development and deployment of training programs for new product launches.
  • Partner with Product Managers and Engineering teams to understand new technologies, features, and applications.
  • Develop product launch training materials, knowledge assessments, and training aids.
  • Ensure commercial teams are prepared to effectively position and support new products.
  • Deliver technical product training to Sales, Business Development, Marketing, and Customer Support teams.
  • Support onboarding programs for new employees.
  • Conduct virtual and in-person instructor-led training sessions.
  • Reinforce product positioning, application knowledge, competitive differentiators, and customer value propositions.
  • Conduct technical product training for customers, distributors, system integrators, and channel partners.
  • Support customer workshops, demonstrations, and technical seminars.
  • Assist customers with understanding product capabilities, configuration, and application best practices.
  • Support field training activities during major product launches and strategic customer opportunities.
  • Maintain technical training libraries, training databases, and learning materials.
  • Organize and manage training documentation for easy accessibility.
  • Coordinate updates to training materials as products evolve.
  • Support the creation of product certifications and structured learning paths.
  • Collaborate with Product Management to ensure alignment with product strategy and roadmap priorities.
  • Work closely with Engineering and Application Engineering teams to maintain technical accuracy.
  • Support Sales and Marketing initiatives through training events and product education activities.
  • Gather and communicate feedback regarding training effectiveness and product understanding.
  • Collect participant feedback and training performance metrics.
  • Identify opportunities to improve training materials and delivery methods.
  • Track completion rates and learning outcomes.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance learning effectiveness.
Desired Qualifications
  • Familiarity with Learning Management Systems and e-learning tools is preferred.

About the company

Nidec designs, manufactures, and sells a broad range of electric motors and related components, from small precision motors to large industrial units. Its products include spindle motors for hard disk drives, brushless DC motors, automotive motors (power steering and EV traction motors called E-Axles), as well as motors for home appliances, elevators, ships, robotics, and smart grids. The company differentiates itself by its dominant position in spindle motors and EV/ADAS-related motors, a large global footprint with about 340 group companies in 46 countries, and a diverse, sector-spanning customer base. Its goal is to be a leading global supplier of motors and electronic components by expanding capacity and capabilities through ongoing growth and acquisitions.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Kyoto, Japan

Founded

1973

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What believers are saying

  • June 2026 300 kW CDU and STC 1.0 target AI cooling demand.
  • Interop Tokyo 2026 win validated Nidec's data-center cooling credibility.
  • EV, appliance, and industrial motor platforms keep diversified revenue flowing despite turmoil.

What critics are saying

  • September 2026 investigation found falsified tests, unauthorized shipments, and country-of-origin violations.
  • Tokyo Stock Exchange special alert threatens delisting if controls fail by 2026.
  • March 2026 warned of ¥250 billion charges; accounting scandal still widens.

What makes Nidec unique

  • Nidec dominates precision motors across EVs, appliances, and industrial systems globally.
  • June 2026 liquid-cooling CDUs extend Nidec into AI data-center infrastructure.
  • Vertical integration spans die design, manufacturing, logistics, and optomechatronics modules.

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Benefits

  • PTO (Paid time off)
  • 10 Paid Holidays
  • 401(k) and company match
  • Medical, dental, and vision plans with options
  • Flexible Spending Account

Growth & Insights and Company News

6 month growth

9%

1 year growth

9%

2 year growth

9%
Yahoo Finance
Sep 30th, 2026
Nidec records $4.4B in impairment losses across multiple segments

Nidec Corporation has announced substantial financial losses totalling JPY 689.4 billion across multiple segments. The Japanese motor manufacturer recorded impairment losses of JPY 632.1 billion on non-financial assets, with the largest write-downs in its ACIM segment at JPY 298.8 billion and Group Company Business at JPY 189.7 billion. The company also recognised JPY 22.5 billion in provisions for loss of contract in its automotive products segment, where unavoidable costs exceed expected economic benefits. Additionally, Nidec recorded JPY 4.2 billion in liabilities from a supplier settlement agreement and JPY 30.5 billion in special investigation expenses. These charges follow previous provisions announced in November 2025. Nidec apologised to shareholders and stakeholders for the inconvenience caused by these developments.

Associated Press
Jun 19th, 2026
Nidec overhauls board structure to strengthen corporate governance

Nidec Corporation has announced its new board and committee structure following its 53rd Annual General Meeting of Shareholders held on 18 June 2026. All company-proposed director candidates were elected as part of efforts to strengthen corporate governance. Mitsuya Kishida was appointed representative director, president and chief executive officer, whilst Soichiro Sakuma will chair the board of directors. The restructure includes the formation of four committees: Audit and Supervisory, Nomination, Remuneration and Sustainability. The changes form part of Nidec's strategy to enhance board effectiveness through appointing directors with diverse knowledge, experience and expertise. The majority of committee positions are filled by outside independent directors, reflecting the company's commitment to governance standards.

Business Wire
Jun 16th, 2026
Nidec delays annual report filing to September amid accounting probe and quality issues

Nidec Corporation is considering applying for an extension to file its annual securities report for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, pushing the deadline from June 30 to September 30, 2026. The Japanese manufacturer cited multiple ongoing investigations requiring additional time. A third-party committee identified widespread improper accounting practices across Nidec's operations, with involvement from management. Separately, an investigation into potential quality issues—including unauthorised changes to materials and improper testing data—is expected to conclude by end-August 2026. The company is also investigating customs duty issues following a voluntary declaration by subsidiary FIR regarding unpaid US customs duties. Nidec must assess the financial impact of all investigations before completing its audit procedures. The company has released preliminary figures but cautioned these exclude impacts from the ongoing investigations.

Business Wire
May 13th, 2026
Nidec overhauls board with nine outside directors following accounting probe

Nidec has determined its director candidates for election at its 53rd Annual General Meeting scheduled for 18 June. The Japanese motor manufacturer is reshaping its board following a third-party committee report on improper accounting within the group. The board will comprise 11 directors, including three internal members led by CEO Mitsuya Kishida and eight outside independent directors. All candidates are newly nominated, marking a complete board refresh. Seven directors will retire upon expiration of their terms, with one resigning on the same date. The restructuring forms part of Nidec's corporate governance strengthening efforts. An Executive Responsibility Investigation Committee continues examining whether current and former directors bear legal liability for the accounting issues, with potential damages claims or legal measures to follow based on their recommendations.

Mynewsdesk
Apr 13th, 2026
Nidec Advance Technology joins the SATAS.

Nidec Advance Technology joins the SATAS. Nidec Advance Technology Corporation ("Nidec Advance Technology" or "we") has announced today that it has joined the Semiconductor Assembly Test Automation and Standardization Research Association (SATAS). The SATAS is a research and development union established in April 2024 for the purposes of realizing and implementing labor reduction, automation, and standardization of the packaging, assembly, and inspection processes (downstream processes) of semiconductor manufacturing. With its membership including semiconductor manufacturers, semiconductor production equipment manufacturers, and other organizations, the SATAS promotes, among others, the establishment of open industry-wide standard specifications, the development and mounting of equipment, and the operation verification of devices on integrated pilot lines. In addition, the SATAS engages in the "research and development of the development and verification of automating and standardizing semiconductors' downstream processes," which is an important national business adopted as a "Research and Development of Enhanced Infrastructures for Post 5G Information Communication Systems/Development of Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology" of the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO). Future prospect As technological demand grows for the further refinement and sophisticated packaging of semiconductors, automating and standardizing downstream processes is an urgent issue for the entire industry. By making maximum use of its decadeslong track record and high-level expertise in the semiconductor package inspection equipment business, Nidec Advance Technology is poised to engage in the SATAS's R&D activities to contribute to establishing industry-wide standards. We will stay dedicated to constant technological development for the further development of the semiconductor industry. Topics. Nidec is the world's leading comprehensive motor manufacturer, specializing in "everything that spins and moves," with a strong focus on the motor business. Nidec's extensive product lineup, which ranges from small precision motors to ultra-large motors, leverages the technological capabilities of its approximately 340 group companies across 46 countries. These products are used in various fields, including IT equipment, automobiles, motorcycles, commerce, and industry. We remain dedicated to providing the world with indispensable products and solutions at an overwhelming speed, utilizing technologies aimed at lightness, thinness, shortness, compactness, and efficiency.