Engineering Technician II

Nidec Corporation; St. Louis, Northern (MO, KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Nidec Corporation's engineering lab in Missouri is seeking a detail-oriented technician to set up, test, and analyze motors and systems to meet agency specifications. You will help update and fabricate automated test equipment in an ISO 17025 accredited lab.

You will perform automated and manual motor tests, maintain test gear, prepare thermocouple wiring, and assist with lab organization and 6S improvements while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Engineering, completed or in process, or 2 years related experience with electrical mechanical devices
• Desire to learn new processes and systems
• Ability to make spreadsheets and graphs
• Work as a supportive team member
• Familiarity and ability to effectively use electronic test equipment - multimeters, oscilloscopes, etc.
• Good hands-on skills such as soldering and mechanical assembly
• Ability to collaborate with multi-functional teams
• Good communication skills. (written and verbal)
• Strong technical and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

• Perform automated and manual tests on electric motors to determine proper design and function.
• Assist with lab maintenance that includes calibrating test equipment and organizing lab stations to 6S standards.
• Prepare thermocouple wire for applications to motors (roll, strip, and weld)
• Attach thermocouple wire to motors to measure temperature
• Unbox and check motors into the lab
• Lift motors (up to 50 pounds) and secure them in a test fixture for testing

Skills

Spreadsheet & data visualization

Team player / Collaboration

Communication skills

Technical problem-solving

Soldering & mechanical assembly

Adaptability / learn new processes

Multi-functional collaboration

Education

Associate’s degree in Engineering or 2 years related experience

Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Electronic test equipment

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

Set up, test, and analyze test results of motors/systems to Agency specifications as well as assist with updating and fabrication of automated test equipment in an ISO 17025 Accredited Test Lab.

Job Description Responsibilities

• Perform automated and manual tests on electric motors to determine proper design and function.
• Assist with lab maintenance that includes calibrating test equipment and organizing lab stations to 6S standards.
• Prepare thermocouple wire for applications to motors (roll, strip, and weld)
• Attach thermocouple wire to motors to measure temperature
• Unbox and check motors into the lab
• Lift motors (up to 50 pounds) and secure them in a test fixture for testing

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Engineering, completed or in process, or 2 years related experience with electrical mechanical devices
• Desire to learn new processes and systems
• Ability to make spreadsheets and graphs
• Work as a supportive team member
• Familiarity and ability to effectively use electronic test equipment - multimeters, oscilloscopes, etc.
• Good hands-on skills such as soldering and mechanical assembly
• Ability to collaborate with multi-functional teams
• Good communication skills. (written and verbal)
• Strong technical and problem-solving skills

Additional Job Details

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affrimative Action at Nidec Nidec is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affrimative Action Employer 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.

Nidec has worked its way up to become the world's No.1 manufacturer of small precision motors. In the process, Nidec has gradually expanded its product lineup to include a variety of small to large motors, application products for machinery, electronic and optical components. At present, its products are used in a wide range of fields and devices including information and telecommunications equipment, office equipment, home appliances, automobiles, industrial equipment, and environmental energy. "For Everything that Spins and Moves", the Group is creating next-generation drive technologies to meet the needs of the society.