ICT TEST TECHNICIAN

Nidec Corporation; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Nidec in the United States is seeking a dynamic Manufacturing Process Technician specializing in Test Hardware and Software. The role focuses on ICT test fixtures, Keysight/Agilent 3070 system maintenance, fixture change-overs and maintenance to ensure high-yield production lines.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with bed-of-nails fixtures, electrical troubleshooting, and BT-Basic test software edits, with a willingness to work Second Shift in a fast-paced automotive manufacturing

Qualifications

• Experience with ICT test fixtures and Keysight/Agilent 3070 systems.
• Knowledge of bed-of-nails fixtures and test fixture maintenance.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical paths and replace worn components.

Responsibilities

• Maintain ICT test fixtures and 3070 system hardware.
• Perform test fixture change-overs based on production needs.
• Repair test fixtures and align mechanical components for proper actuation.
• Maintain and troubleshoot 3070 mainframe components and cards.
• Update test routines and ensure software edits pass validation.

Skills

Test hardware maintenance

BT-Basic debugging

Electrical troubleshooting

Soldering SMT/through-hole

Tools

Keysight/Agilent 3070

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 SummaryJob DescriptionAre you a dynamic and detail-oriented Manufacturing Process Technician specializing in Test Hardware and Software?Do you enjoy a high paced work environment with dynamic teams, exceptional high quality principles and the autonomy to make a positive impact on the business?Do you love hands on work in the Automotive Manufacturing business?Have you worked with Keysight/Agilent 3070 systems?Then you might be interested in our Manufacturing Process Technician position. Here are a few details of the job:Core Hardware Responsibilities: ICT Test Fixture & Keysight/Agilent 3070 System MaintenanceTest Fixture Change-overs:- Perform test fixture change-overs on the ICT test systems based on production needs.Test Fixture Maintenance & Repair:- Re-wire, repair, and replace worn or bent pogo pins (test probes), sockets, and personality pins within bed-of-nails fixtures.- Troubleshoot fixture electrical path issues (e.g., high-resistance connections, broken wire wraps, floating grounds, or intermittent shorts).- Repair mechanical actuators, vacuum seal gaskets, hold-down rods, and pneumatic pressure plates to maintain proper physical alignment during actuation.Keysight/Agilent 3070 Tester Hardware Upkeep:- Perform routine preventive maintenance (PM) on the 3070 mainframe, including power supply checks, system calibration, air filter cleaning, and cooling fan replacements.- Diagnose and replace faulty system cards (Control Cards, Pin Cards, Hybrid Cards, ASRU modules, or System Power Supplies) using diagnostic software routines. - Ability to solder/unsolder or touch-up through-hole and SMT components on system cards.- Clean and inspect interface receiver pins to prevent high-contact resistance or frame damage.Tester Verification:- Run periodic diagnostic routines (fixture test, fixture health checks, and self-tests) on the 3070 platform to verify system pin integrity.Fixture Verification:- Perform \"Golden Board\" verifications to ensure fixtures are working correctly.- Log fixture insertion counts to execute preventive probe replacements before contact degradation affects line yields.Core Test Software ResponsibilitiesTest Routine Modifications (BT-Basic):- Update, edit, and debug test routines written in BT-Basic (testplan, analog functional, digital functional, unpowered analog tests).- Adjust test limits, delays, and guard ratios to eliminate false failures, marginal passes, or intermittent open/short flags caused by component tolerances.Program Debugging & Development Support:- Use BT-Basic debug environments to step through failing test nodes, analyze analog measurement waveforms, and isolate software bugs from actual hardware faults.- Adjust digital vector timings, drive levels, and receive thresholds for digital IC testing.Quality Compliance:- Ensure all software edits pass engineering validation (\"Golden Board\" run) before releasing the updated test files back to the active production line.If you feel like this Manufacturing Process Technician role is a fit for you, please reach out, we would love to have a discussion with you.No SolicitingNidec 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.Additional Job DetailsEqual Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at NidecNidec 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, 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.pdfWork Shift ScheduleSecond Shift (United States of America)No SolicitingNidec 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.