Job Description
Job Overview:
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 Summary
As a Mechanical Technician within the Nidec Aerospace business unit you will play a crucial role in supporting our engineering team in the technical design, evaluation, and testing phases of new product development of electric motors. This technician will set up and perform dynamometer, electrical, environmental, performance and agency testing to support engineering validation and design qualification of electric motors. In addition, this individual will also support activities to maintain a safe and efficient operating environment in the motor test lab.Job Description
Responsibilities include:
Complete assignments with minimum supervision using established procedures and techniques
Work closely within cross-functional teams to ensure the successful execution of engineering projects
Collaborate with engineers to build, assemble and test electric motor prototypes
Prepare test setups, conduct dyno performance, dyno thermal, electrical, environmental, performance and agency tests and document results
Record and analyze test data, providing test reports and recommendations to the engineering team
Perform electric motor troubleshooting and RMA failure analysis and generate root cause reports
Design and/or assist in electrical and mechanical test fixture design and assembly for prototype and production testing
Participate in design reviews and offer insights into the manufacturability and testability of new products
Support motor test lab activities including test equipment calibration and maintain lab cleanliness
Purchase electrical and mechanical components for prototype builds
Coordinate international and domestic shipment of items to customers and suppliers
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Associate of Science in Electrical Engineering Technology (ASEET) or equivalent experience
Minimum of 5 years of technician experience in motor test lab environment required
Familiarity with mechanical and electrical components used in motor assemblies required
Strong hands-on skills in assembly, modification, repair, and testing of electric motors required
Ability to understand electrical schematics, BOMs, wiring diagrams, and related production drawings required
Ability to troubleshoot electric motors down to the failed component level required
Knowledge of and ability to use lab equipment including multi-meters, oscilloscopes, power supplies / battery emulators, hi-pot testers, data loggers, spectrum analyzers, environmental chambers and thermocouples etc. required
Experience with mechanical tools (drilling, cutting, tapping, milling) for prototypes and test equipment preferred
Experience operating a dynamometer preferred
Familiarity with aerospace standards preferred
Basic knowledge of motor controls, motor hookup, and basic principles of motor operation required
Knowledge of and ability to use Microsoft based programs required: Teams / Word / Excel / Visio
Effective verbal/written communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment required
Excellent time management and organizational skills and ability to multi-task required
Additional Job Details
Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at Nidec
Nidec 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.pdf
No Soliciting
Nidec 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.
