Engineering Technician

Nidec Motor Corporation; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Nidec Motor Corporation is seeking an Engineering Technician III to work in our Missouri-based operations. The role involves hands-on technical work, executing complex tests, assembling and troubleshooting prototypes, and supporting design validation activities.

You will collaborate with engineers, collect and analyze data, and ensure safety and quality in all tasks. As a fully contributing technician, you will interpret engineering drawings, document results, and mentor junior staff.

Qualifications

• Advanced testing, assembly, and troubleshooting of engineering systems.
• Ability to execute complex tasks with limited supervision.
• Proficient use of test equipment and measurement tools.
• Strong data collection, analysis, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and procedures.
• Excellent attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
• Clear written and verbal communication; collaborative work with engineers.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Owns and executes moderately to complex technical tasks with accuracy.
• Support advanced testing, experiments, and development activities.
• Build, modify, assemble, and troubleshoot prototypes and fixtures.
• Document procedures, results, and root-cause investigations.
• Operate and maintain advanced test equipment with limited direction.
• Collect, verify, analyze, and summarize test data for engineering teams.
• Coordinate calibration, maintenance, or repair of equipment.
• Ensure a safe, organized, and production-ready workspace.
• Mentor less senior technicians and share guidance with the team.

Skills

Advanced testing & assembly

Independent execution

Test equipment proficiency

Data collection & analysis

Reading engineering drawings

Attention to detail

Written & verbal communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Safety & quality focus

Tools

Test equipment

Instrumentation

Measurement tools

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 Engineering TechnicianIII functions as a fully contributing technician with ownership of significant handson technical work. The role independently executes moderately complex to complex technical tasks, interprets engineering documentation, and supports resolution of nonroutine 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 nonroutine technical tasks requiring interpretation of drawings, procedures, or specifications
• Provide handson 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 rootcause 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 productionready
• 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 crossfunctional teams to support project objectives
• Communicate technical findings, observations, and recommendations clearly
• Provide informal mentoring or technical guidance to Engineering TechnicianI 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 problemsolving skills applied to nonroutine 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%

Additional Job Details

Equal Employment Opportunity and ... Nidec is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, genetic information, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following website: http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf

Work Shift Schedule

No Soliciting

Nidec will not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies in response to Nidec job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. Pre-approval from the Nidec Talent Acquisition team is required before any external candidate can be submitted and such candidate must be submitted to the Nidec Talent Acquisition team.