Engineering Technician

Nidec Automation; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Nidec Automation is seeking an Engineering Technician III to join our team in St. Louis, Missouri. This role handles moderately complex to complex hands-on technical work, interpreting engineering documentation and resolving non-routine technical issues.

You will contribute to engineering outcomes through reliable execution and detailed documentation. Responsibilities include advanced testing, prototype handling, data collection, and collaboration with engineers.

Qualifications

• Independently execute complex technical tasks with limited supervision.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and procedures.
• Maintain accurate logs and test records.
• Collaborate with engineers and cross-functional teams.
• Ensure safety and quality compliance.

Responsibilities

• Support complex engineering tests, experiments, and development activities.
• Build, modify, assemble, and troubleshoot prototypes and fixtures.
• Operate advanced test equipment with minimal direction.
• Collect, verify, analyze, and summarize test data.
• Identify abnormalities and support root-cause investigations.
• Maintain test fixtures and laboratory equipment.
• Coordinate maintenance, calibration, or repair of equipment.
• Ensure safety, organization, and readiness of workspace.
• Provide mentoring to junior technicians.
• Communicate findings clearly to engineers.

Job description

The Engineering Technician III 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
• 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
• 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 & 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%