Engineering Lab Technician

Nidec; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nidec is seeking a Lab Engineering Technician to perform hands-on technical work, support complex tests, and troubleshoot prototypes and fixtures. You will interpret drawings, collect data, and ensure safety and quality in a fast-paced engineering lab environment.

Travel up to 10% domestically/internationally may be required. You will collaborate with engineers and cross-functional teams, document results, and mentor junior technicians to drive project objectives and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience conducting advanced engineering tests and experiments.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specs.
• Documentation of test results with accuracy.
• Compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Proactive in resolving non-routine technical issues.
• Mentor or guide junior technicians when needed.

Responsibilities

• Independently support complex engineering tests, experiments, and development activities.
• Build, modify, assemble, and troubleshoot prototypes, test fixtures, and equipment.
• Execute non-routine tasks requiring interpretation of drawings or procedures.
• Provide hands-on support for design validation and process development.
• Operate advanced test equipment and measurement tools with minimal direction.
• Collect, verify, analyze, and summarize test data for engineers.
• Identify anomalies and collaborate to resolve issues.
• Support root-cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Set up and troubleshoot test fixtures and lab equipment.
• Maintain calibration and repair of engineering equipment as needed.
• Ensure safe, organized, production-ready workspaces and tools.
• Develop technical documentation, logs, and test records.
• Support audits and engineering activity assessments.
• Collaborate with engineers and cross-functional teams on projects.
• Communicate findings clearly and provide guidance when needed.

Skills

Testing & troubleshooting

Independent problem solving

Measurement tools

Attention to detail

Written & verbal communication

Team collaboration

Tools

Test equipment

Measurement instruments

Job 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

Nidec is the world's No.1 comprehensive motor and drive manufacturer handling "everything that spins and moves", miniature to gigantic. Nidec is a global enterprise comprised of over 300 subsidiaries/affiliates. We are a leading manufacturer of commercial motors, industrial motors, appliance motors, and controls. Nidec motors can be found in products that range from cell phones, computers and home appliances to industrial and mining equipment - and everything in between. Our product line features a full line of high efficiency motors for industrial applications in water treatment, mining, oil and gas, and power generation, and for commercial applications such as pool and spa, condensers, cooling towers and large refrigeration units.

From keeping us comfortable in our homes to pumping clean water to making our cars more safe, electric motors are an indispensable part of our daily lives. At Nidec, our employees are on the forefront of developing new motor technologies. As we move deeper into the age of robotics, the impact of motors will only increase.

With over 140,000 employees stationed worldwide, Nidec continues to be a unique organization, and each location maintains its individual personality.

Job Description

The Lab Engineering Technician functions as a fully contributing technician with ownership of significant hands‑on technical work. The role independently executes moderately complex to complex technical tasks, interprets engineering documentation, and supports resolution of non‑routine technical issues. Success is demonstrated through reliable execution, accurate documentation, effective problem identification, and meaningful contribution to engineering outcomes.

Responsibilities

Advanced Technical & Engineering Support

• Independently support complex engineering tests, experiments, and development activities
• Build, modify, assemble, and troubleshoot prototypes, test fixtures, and engineering equipment
• Execute non‑routine technical tasks requiring interpretation of drawings, procedures, or specifications
• Provide hands‑on support for design validation, process development, or product sustainment initiatives

Testing, Data Collection & Problem Resolution

• Operate advanced test equipment, instrumentation, and measurement tools with minimal direction
• Collect, verify, analyze, and summarize test and engineering data
• Identify abnormalities, trends, or failures and collaborate with engineers to resolve issues
• Support root‑cause investigations and implementation of corrective actions

Equipment, Tools & Lab Support

• Set up, maintain, and perform advanced troubleshooting of test fixtures and laboratory equipment
• Coordinate maintenance, calibration, or repair of engineering equipment as needed
• Ensure workspaces, tools, and equipment are safe, organized, and production‑ready

Safety, Documentation & Compliance

• Ensure work complies with safety requirements, engineering procedures, and quality standards
• Develop and maintain accurate technical documentation, logs, and test records
• Support audits, reviews, or assessments related to engineering activities

Technical Guidance & Collaboration

• Work closely with engineers and cross‑functional teams to support project objectives
• Communicate technical findings, observations, and recommendations clearly
• Provide informal mentoring or technical guidance to Engineering Technician I and II employees

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Advanced working knowledge of technical practices related to testing, assembly, and troubleshooting
• Ability to independently execute complex technical tasks with limited supervision
• Strong proficiency with test equipment, instrumentation, and measurement tools
• Solid analytical and problem‑solving skills applied to non‑routine technical issues
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and procedures
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with engineers and technical teams
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement

Travel

• Both Domestic and International Travel up to 10%

Languages

• English required

Additional Job Details

Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmatively 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, sexua