Motor Test Technician II - Lab & Automation

Nidec Motor Corporation; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Nidec Motor Corporation in St. Louis, MO is seeking a hands-on Lab Technician to set up, test, and analyze motors to agency specs in an ISO-accredited Lab.

You will perform automated and manual tests on electric motors, calibrate equipment, prepare thermocouples, and help maintain a clean, 6S compliant work area. Strong teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Engineering 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 with electronic test equipment such as multimeters and oscilloscopes.
• Good hands-on skills including soldering and mechanical assembly.
• Ability to collaborate with multi-functional teams.
• Good written and verbal communication.
• 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 including calibrating test equipment and organizing 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

Electrical testing

Lab instrumentation

Soldering

Mechanical assembly

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Associate's degree in Engineering

Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Job description

Nidec Motor Corporation in St. Louis, MO is seeking a hands-on Lab Technician to set up, test, and analyze motors to agency specs in an ISO-accredited Lab.

You will perform automated and manual tests on electric motors, calibrate equipment, prepare thermocouples, and help maintain a clean, 6S compliant work area. Strong teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential.