Senior Lab Engineer Technician

Nidec; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nidec is seeking a Lab Engineering Technician to perform hands-on technical work, support complex tests, and troubleshoot prototypes and fixtures. You will interpret drawings, collect data, and ensure safety and quality in a fast-paced engineering lab environment.

Travel up to 10% domestically/internationally may be required. You will collaborate with engineers and cross-functional teams, document results, and mentor junior technicians to drive project objectives and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience conducting advanced engineering tests and experiments.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specs.
• Documentation of test results with accuracy.
• Compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Proactive in resolving non-routine technical issues.
• Mentor or guide junior technicians when needed.

Responsibilities

• Independently support complex engineering tests, experiments, and development activities.
• Build, modify, assemble, and troubleshoot prototypes, test fixtures, and equipment.
• Execute non-routine tasks requiring interpretation of drawings or procedures.
• Provide hands-on support for design validation and process development.
• Operate advanced test equipment and measurement tools with minimal direction.
• Collect, verify, analyze, and summarize test data for engineers.
• Identify anomalies and collaborate to resolve issues.
• Support root-cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Set up and troubleshoot test fixtures and lab equipment.
• Maintain calibration and repair of engineering equipment as needed.
• Ensure safe, organized, production-ready workspaces and tools.
• Develop technical documentation, logs, and test records.
• Support audits and engineering activity assessments.
• Collaborate with engineers and cross-functional teams on projects.
• Communicate findings clearly and provide guidance when needed.

Skills

Testing & troubleshooting

Independent problem solving

Measurement tools

Attention to detail

Written & verbal communication

Team collaboration

Tools

Test equipment

Measurement instruments

Job description

Nidec is seeking a Lab Engineering Technician to perform hands-on technical work, support complex tests, and troubleshoot prototypes and fixtures. You will interpret drawings, collect data, and ensure safety and quality in a fast-paced engineering lab environment.

Travel up to 10% domestically/internationally may be required. You will collaborate with engineers and cross-functional teams, document results, and mentor junior technicians to drive project objectives and continuous improvement.