Engineering Technician II

Nidec Drives; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Nidec Drives in Ft. Smith, AR is seeking an Engineering Technician II to support prototype development and testing. The role emphasizes practical use of basic test instruments such as digital volt meters and oscilloscopes, plus assembling and validating electro-mechanical prototypes.

You will record data and test results, stock and manage two prototyping laboratories, and work under moderate supervision while contributing to continuous improvements in test methods and processes.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required.
• Minimum 3 years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Use test instruments (volt meter, oscilloscope) to support testing.
• Build and test prototype instrumentation.
• Record data and test results.
• Manage and stock two prototyping laboratories.

Skills

Test instrumentation basics

Electro-mechanical hand tools

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Digital volt meter

Oscilloscope

Prototyping instruments

Job description

## Engineering Technician IIApply: North America/USA/Arkansas/Ft. Smith, AR: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: November 28, 2026 (30+ days left to apply): R0017957We 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****Job Description**Key Responsibilities: Ability to effectively use basic test instruments, e.g. digital volt meter, oscilloscope etc Ability to effectively use basic electro-mechanical hand tools Build and test prototype instrumentation Record data and test results Manage and stock two prototyping laboratories Qualifications: Associates Degree 3+ years of experience**Additional Job Details**Support & Production – S2Organizational Impact• Works to deliver on day-to-day objectives with moderate impact on achievement of results for the team• Work consists of tasks that are typically routine, with some deviation from standard practice• Works under moderate supervision for routine tasks• May seek advice of more senior employees in the same teamCommunication & Influence• Communicates with contacts typically within the team on matters that involve obtaining or providing information requiring some explanation or interpretation in order to reach agreementInnovation & Complexity• Checks and makes minor adjustments to work methods to solve problems that are routine and typically exist in current work processes and systems• May be required to highlight areas of concerns/problems to supervisor in own team• Daily challenges are generally routine, but may require interpretation of procedures or policies to resolve problemsLeadership & Talent Management• May provide guidance or assistance to new or entry-level employeesKnowledge & Experience• Requires basic job knowledge of systems and procedures obtained through prior work experience or education• Requires a minimum of 3 years of experience. May require vocational or technical education