Service Technician - Mechanical

Nidec Corporation; Mankato (MN); On-site; USD 31,588 - 44,248; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation with bonus opportunities

Health, dental, and vision coverage from first day

401(k) plan with company match

Generous PTO and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Nidec Corporation is seeking a Field Service Technician to perform installation, service, and repair operations on motor products in North Mankato, MN. This role includes providing on-site support, conducting diagnostics, and maintaining professional customer relationships.

The ideal candidate will have 2–6 years of experience along with proficiency in MS-Office and Oracle. Benefits include competitive compensation, health coverage, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 2–6 years related experience and/or training.
• US citizenship required (sole US citizen).

Responsibilities

• Provide on‑site technical product support at customer facilities.
• Coordinate with company and customer engineering personnel on technical matters.
• Perform fitting, aligning, timing, calibrating, and other mechanical assembly operations.
• Investigate operating difficulties, diagnose problems, and determine causes of malfunctions.
• Document necessary records to gain access to customer facilities.

Skills

MS-Office proficiency

Oracle proficiency

Technical support

Mechanical assembly

Education

Bachelor's or associate degree preferred

High school diploma or GED acceptable

Tools

Precision measuring instruments

Job description

Job Summary

Position: Field Service Technician (North Mankato, MN)
Shift: 1st shift, Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm
Starting Salary: $22.93–$32.12/hr, paid bi‑weekly.

Job Description

Perform installation, start‑up, service, and repair operations on Nidec’s motor products in accordance with company directives and customer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide on‑site technical product support at customer facilities.
• Coordinate with company and customer engineering personnel on technical matters during service work.
• Position, erect, align, level, and securely anchor framework to foundation; handle sub‑assembly units and components.
• Perform fitting, aligning, timing, calibrating, and other mechanical assembly operations.
• Conduct preliminary or start‑up checks to ensure operating requirements and recheck operations.
• Investigate operating difficulties, diagnose problems, and determine causes of malfunctions.
• Make repairs or adjustments to remedy deviations if fault lies with product.
• Maintain professional relationships with customer personnel and represent company image.
• Read and work from complex engineering drawings, specifications, written instructions, and handbooks.
• Use precision measuring instruments, e.g., micrometers, calipers, tachometers, levels, and electrical meters.
• Document necessary records to gain/maintain access to customer facilities and meet customer requirements.
• Provide technical support to internal organization while representing Field Service.
• Produce timely and detailed service reports as required.
• Travel approximately 60% of the time, including global travel without restrictions.

Qualifications

• 2–6years related experience and/or training
• Proficiency in MS‑Office and Oracle
• US citizenship required (sole US citizen)
• Bachelor’s or associate degree preferred; GED or high school diploma acceptable

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with bonus opportunities
• Health, dental, vision, and disability coverage effective from first day
• 401(k) plan with company match: 100% on first 6% plus additional 3% employer contribution
• Generous PTO and holidays
• Tuition reimbursement and continuous learning opportunities

Equal Employment Opportunity

Nidec is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to 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