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Nidec

Global manufacturer of electric motors

Engineering Technician 1

Hardware Validation & TestingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeSt. Louis, MO, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • An associate degree or technical certificate is preferred.
  • On-the-job experience that is mechanical or electrical in nature is preferred.
  • Ability to create spreadsheets and graphs.
  • Familiarity with electronic test equipment, including multimeters and oscilloscopes, or ability to learn to use it.
  • Hands-on skills such as soldering and mechanical assembly.
  • Ability to collaborate with multifunctional teams.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Good written and verbal communication and organization skills.
  • Strong technical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to lift motors weighing up to 50 pounds and secure them in a test fixture for testing.

Responsibilities

  • Follow procedures to perform operational tests on electric motors in various labs.
  • Run tests in the heat lab to determine the maximum temperature for safe operation, safety measures within the motor, and how the motor performs under preset conditions.
  • Run performance tests to ensure motors operate according to specifications.
  • Use an automated program to select and test motors on test fixtures.
  • Set up and run tests on manual test boards and collect data using Excel.
  • Assist with lab maintenance, including calibrating test equipment and cleaning lab stations.
  • Prepare thermocouple wire for use on motors by rolling, stripping, and welding it.
  • Attach thermocouple wire to motors to measure temperature.
  • Unbox motors and check them into the lab.
  • Conduct preventative maintenance on electrical and mechanical test fixtures.
  • Complete lab and testing orders on time.
  • Assist engineers with troubleshooting motor issues through deconstruction or testing.

Desired Qualifications

  • An associate degree or technical certificate.
  • On-the-job experience that is mechanical or electrical in nature.

About the Company

Nidec

Global manufacturer of electric motors

Nidec makes electric motors and related components for a wide range of applications, from small precision motors to large industrial machines. Its motors convert electrical energy into motion, with brushless DC motors controlled electronically and E-Axles integrating motors for electric propulsion. It differentiates itself through a dominant share in spindle motors and EV/ADAS motors and a large global footprint with about 340 group companies in 46 countries. Its goal is to be a leading supplier by serving automotive, IT, robotics, and industrial manufacturers and growing through capacity expansion and acquisitions.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Kyoto, Japan
Founded
1973

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