# Nidec jobs and careers > 365 open roles at Nidec as of November 12, 2026. Source: https://www.thejobsmap.com/company/nidec Motion Control Engineering (MCE) has enjoyed a history of innovation, rapid growth, and success. One of the early pioneers in the development of non-proprietary elevator controls, MCE is now the largest and most successful independent elevator control manufacturer in the world. In 2012, MCE became part of Nidec Corporation which is the World’s leading manufacturer of motors ranging from small precision to Ultra-size Motors. MCE’s elevator control products move people daily in tens of thousands of buildings around the world. ## Key facts | | | |---|---| | Open roles | 365 | | Posted in the last 7 days | 17 | | Cities hiring | 35 | | Average listed base pay (USD/yr) | $62k | | Highest listed base pay (USD/yr) | $232k | | Headquarters | Akron | | Founded | 1983 | | Employees | 501 to 1,000 | | Industries | Electronics, Industrial, Industrial Engineering, Machinery Manufacturing | | Website | https://nidec.com | ## Where they are hiring - Lexington: 119 open roles - Mankato: 45 open roles - St. Louis: 41 open roles - St. Charles: 21 open roles ## Newest open roles - [FTZ Import - Export Specialist](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/f1e5dc45-5957-4318-953c-1d52dc5a6e17), North America/USA/Illinois/St. Charles, IL - [Machinist A - Fourth Shift](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/88f1eb68-02a5-4038-8f25-1298c0e02bef), North America/USA/Minnesota/Mankato, MN ($69k to $83k) - [Machinist A - Fourth Shift](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/16c31c1d-1e5a-48d4-ab22-cd2a820b4d78), North America/USA/Minnesota/Mankato, MN ($69k to $83k) - [Production Control Clerk](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/ef1409da-4df5-40f3-a625-11faf2751d5c), North America/USA/Minnesota/Mankato, MN ($48k to $67k) - [CMM Operator](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/8283cea0-9998-4521-9a01-ebc434b19c8c), North America/USA/Tennessee/Lexington, TN - [Stator Winder Insulator B - Second Shift](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/654bc144-4caa-4877-9e83-1177a9d0c0df), North America/USA/Minnesota/Mankato, MN ($52k to $58k) - [Finanacial Analyst](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/505a510b-2e31-44d7-b593-41a1b4157313), North America/USA/Illinois/St. Charles, IL - [Applications Engineer - West Coast](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/e80d66f4-5703-4631-81ce-bcd4a73bfbc9), North America/USA/Minnesota/Eden Prairie, MN - [Director, Environmental Health and Safety](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/34b04dd4-e998-4523-a927-1665006ea3f9), North America/USA/Minnesota/Mankato, MN ($145k to $232k) - [Design Engineer III](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/25e712b6-896e-415a-87da-bf81b96d1e99), North America/USA/Missouri/St. Louis, CCP, MO - [Electromagnetic Design Engineer](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/c5619016-8962-4338-967c-2de527b886ea), North America/USA/Missouri/St. Louis, CCP, MO - [Chief Financial Officer (CFO) – C&I Americas](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/badd1e72-7f57-4cf6-b403-5c10f8d60999), North America/USA/Missouri/St. Louis, WPA, MO - [Utility Operator](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/e463195e-6736-418c-9f7e-5f1068f47fb9), North America/USA/Ohio/Canton, OH - [Manufacturing Team Leader - 1st Shift](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/e302b9c5-7fce-4da0-bbbb-8f0673ad8f1e), North America/USA/Tennessee/Lexington, TN - [Manufacturing Team Leader- 2nd/3115](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/94d483d3-d94f-47b9-9daf-4d0f9b6beeac), North America/USA/Tennessee/Lexington, TN - [Shipping and Receiving Clerk (2nd Shift)](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/e865641b-20bf-4f5e-94f1-5c40296309cc), North America/USA/Tennessee/Lexington, TN - [Shop Helper](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/f4b3624f-e71f-4b54-8f68-dca3e3d41d92), North America/USA/Louisiana/Houma, LA - [Global Customer Service Manager](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/c87044c6-40b9-40c9-ba53-7958ac94d853), North America/MEX/Apodaca- Nidec Mexico Shared Services, S. de R.L. de C.V - [Electromagnetic Design Engineer](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/3d68ba7b-856c-4b41-b4be-c1d4e63e5b8d), North America/USA/Georgia/Atlanta, GA - [Auditor (3rd Shift)](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/7ad0a6d9-05c7-4fd2-bb96-b006068f0602), North America/USA/Tennessee/Lexington, TN ($51k) - [VPI Operator 3rd Shift](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/fa71d36e-c52f-4eb5-b741-d01fb00114e6), North America/USA/Tennessee/Lexington, TN - [Welder (2nd shift 3085)](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/3501cf86-1798-44d5-b5ef-fe55c4756c52), North America/USA/Tennessee/Lexington, TN - [Wind and Connect 3095B (2nd Shift)](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/3b094bd3-e850-4496-9741-66d50385d4d2), North America/USA/Tennessee/Lexington, TN - [Elevator Assembly](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/afe92c2f-24f8-4270-9954-12945f3d5e82), North America/USA/Ohio/Middleport, OH - [Painter 3115/2nd](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/a94ff209-3a66-4607-b387-5f6fa7eb1f26), North America/USA/Tennessee/Lexington, TN - All 365 roles: https://www.thejobsmap.com/company/nidec#jobs ## Leadership - Hiroshi Kobe, Chief Performance Officer & Vice Chairman - Kazuya Murakami, Director - Hiroyuki Ochiai, Director - Yoshihisa Kitao, First SVP, Group Companies Management Department - Fumiaki Ushio, SVP & Chief Administrative Officer - Aya Yamada, Director - Mitsuya Kishida, SVP, USA & Europe Business - Automotive Motor & Electronic Control - Takako Sakai, Director ## Common questions ### Is Nidec hiring right now? Yes. Nidec has 365 open roles listed as of November 12, 2026. ### Where is Nidec hiring? Nidec is hiring in 35 cities. The most open roles are in Lexington (119), Mankato (45) and St. Louis (41). ### How much does Nidec pay? Across open roles that list pay, the average advertised base salary at Nidec is $62k a year, and the highest is $232k. ### Where is Nidec headquartered? Nidec is headquartered in Akron and was founded in 1983. ### Who leads Nidec? Shigenobu Nagamori, Chairman, Representative Director & CEO, is at the top of Nidec's org chart. ### How do I apply for a job at Nidec? Pick a role on Nidec's TheJobsMap page and select Apply. Every listing links to the original posting on Nidec's own careers site, so you apply directly with the employer.