Test Technician - Nidec Motor Corporation
North America/USA/Ohio/Brooklyn Heights, OH
About the Job
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
Job Description
Position Summary:
Conduct electrical testing and functional verification of standard as well as custom-built power conversion products/assemblies which include AC and DC Low Voltage Drives, Inverters for Battery Energy Storage & EV charging, Medium Voltage Drives, PLC’s, and HMI’s for both industrial and renewable energy applications. Perform troubleshooting to the component level as necessary and conduct repairs of power conversion products/assemblies to support the production and RMA processes.
Essential Job Functions:
- Physical inspection/verification of electrical assemblies.
- Determination and identification of necessary equipment, interconnection wiring, motors, and/or testing fixtures to effectively test power conversion products/assemblies.
- Pre-power testing, adjustments, and rating verification of components in an electrical assembly.
- Downloading software/programs to power conversion products, PLC’s and HMI’s.
- Functional testing including simulation of external devices, troubleshooting, correction of malfunctions, factory acceptance and witness testing.
- Test documentation, post-test breakdown, and repair coordination.
- Repairs of power conversion products/assemblies, including root cause analysis and correction.
- Creation and/or modification of test procedures/specifications.
- Construction of test fixtures as needed and implementation of methods to improve efficiency of electrical testing.
- Identification and elevation of opportunities for process improvements.
- Maintain working knowledge of safety policies and regulations to ensure duties of self and others are performed in a safe manner.
Education/License Requirements:
- Two-year associate degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Technology, Military Technical Training Program, or related field.
Experience Requirements
- 3+ years’ experience working as electronics technician in a manufacturing environment a plus but not required.
- Experience using electronic test equipment such as DMM’s, Signal generators, Oscilloscopes.
- Knowledge of analog and digital circuits, AC/DC drives, AC/DC Motor Theory, PLC, and HMI’s.
- Ability to troubleshoot electronics to the component level.
- Ability to use hand and/or power tools.
- Ability to read Electrical Drawings/Schematics
- Competent in Microsoft Office software programs.
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.
