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About Us - Nidec Motor Corporation
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At Nidec Motor Corporation, we believe in more than just making motors—we believe in creating movement. Whether it’s powering a skyrise's elevators, keeping food fresh in commercial refrigeration, or driving the electrification of the future, our products touch lives around the globe.

Nidec Motor Corporation is part of the Nidec Corporation portfolio and is based out of St. Louis, Missouri.

Nidec Corporation is headquartered in Kyoto, Japan. Read more about Nidec Corporation here.


Nidec Motor Corporation is home to an umbrella of brands and world-class products, including:

  • Nidec Aerospace
  • Nidec Drives (Formerly Control Techniques and KB Electronics)
  • Nidec Elevator (Including Imperial Electric, Canton Elevator, and Motion Control Engineering)
  • Nidec Power (Formerly Kato Engineering and Leroy Somer Alternators)
  • Nidec Automation (Formerly Merkle-Korff Industries and RoboteQ)
  • Leroy-Somer Motors & Drives
  • U.S. MOTORS
  • Embraco

With applications in agriculture, HVAC, water treatment, mining, industrial automation, commercial refrigeration, and more, our motors, controls, and drives are engineered for performance, durability, and efficiency.

But what truly powers us? Our people.

We’re committed to growing our talent from within—offering educational assistance, leadership development programs, and a culture that values collaboration and innovation. At Nidec Motor Corporation, you’ll find more than a job—you’ll find purpose, progress, and a team that’s driven to make a difference.

If you’re ready to help shape the future of motion, we’re ready for you. Learn more about our company culture, benefits, and job opportunities below.

Explore Careers at Nidec Motor Corporation