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Job Summary

Under general supervision, prepares equipment for test, does test set-up conducts tests and maintains test equipment. Follows standard procedures and special procedures in written and oral form on motors, drives, and electrical systems. May direct the specific activities of less experienced employees. May work with high voltage electricity.

Job Description

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assemble/disassemble test setups of equipment, instrumentation, and products being tested.
• Select, calibrate and connect all instrumentation required to conduct tests.
• Perform test, read instrumentation and record data manually and on computer
• Check accuracy of test data using necessary calculations and plotted curves against calculated design values.
• Handle equipment and instruments with care and store in prescribed location and manner after use.
• Perform maintenance and cleaning function on equipment, instruments, and work area on routine basis and as specifically assigned.
• Copy and distribute test data records to engineering and retain one copy for permanent test records
• Learn and follow all safety rules and procedures of the test facility and manufacturing plant
• Exercise independent judgment to avoid actions and situations that are hazardous to people, equipment, instruments, and the facility
• Perform special tasks and handle special projects as assigned in support of overall engineering, manufacturing, and company objectives.
• Perform 3Q6S improves to achieve and maintain 3Q6S level exceeding Nidec Standards

COMPETENCIES and TECHNICAL/FUNCTIONAL SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE:

Minimum

• Accuracy
• Manufacturing
• Strong attention to detail
• Testing experience
• Manufacturing operations
• Assist in the training of new employees in the test lab
• Data tables, charts and other reference materials 

Preferred

• Ability to work independently
• Dependability

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications:

•  High School diploma or GED

Preferred Qualifications:

• Intermediate mathematics algebra level
• Prior experience with electric motor testing and/or manufacturing operations
• Ability to work in a Team oriented setting
• Good communication skills both verbal and written

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Standing and Walking:

More than 80%

Close Vision and Sitting:

More than 80%

Hand and Finger Dexterity:

More than 70%

Travel:

Seldom

Talking and Hearing:

(via phone/in person)

More than 60%

Lifting (more than 20 lbs):

Seldom

This position description is meant to describe the typical kinds of duties or difficulty level that may be required of positions with this title.  The use of a particular expression shall not limit or exclude other duties or difficulty levels not mentioned.  This position description is not meant to limit or modify Nidec’s right to assign, direct or control the work assigned to this position.

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

Work Shift Schedule

Second Shift (United States of America)

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.