Engineering Technician I
Nidec · Missouri
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Preferred
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 3 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at Nidec (industrial) in Missouri. On the job experience, mechanical or electrical in nature.
- They ask for
- degree preferred
- Tools it names
- Welding, Tooling
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 26, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in Missouri: typical posted base $99k–$133k.
Median of the low and high ends of 8 live postings that list pay, out of 32 manufacturing engineer openings in Missouri, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Missouri plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 31 other live manufacturing postings in Missouri.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $89k–$121k, from 7 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Lean 53%
- New product launch 50%
- Root cause 38%
- ✓ Tooling 38%
- Six Sigma 34%
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 31%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Welding, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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Job Summary
Set up, test, and analyze test results of motors/systems to Agency specifications as well as assist with updating and fabrication of automated test equipment in an ISO 17025 Accredited Test Lab.
Job Description
Responsibilities
- ◆Follow procedures to perform operational tests on electric motors in various labs
- ◆Run tests in the heat lab to determine : the max temperature for safe operation, safety measures within the motor, and how the engine 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
- ◆Setup and run tests on manual test boards and collect data using Excel
- ◆Assist with lab maintenance such as calibrating test equipment and cleaning lab stations
- ◆Prepare thermocouple wire for applications to motors (roll, strip, and weld)
- ◆Attach thermocouple wire to motors to measure temperature
- ◆Unbox and check motors into the lab.
- ◆Lift motors (up to 50 pounds) and secure them in a test fixture for testing
- ◆Conduct preventative maintenance on electrical/mechanical test fixtures.
- ◆Complete lab and testing orders on time
- ◆Assist engineers with troubleshooting motor issues via deconstruction or testing
Additional Job Details
Experience/Skills:
- ✓Associates degree or technical certificate preferred
- ✓On the job experience, mechanical or electrical in nature
- ✓Ability to make spreadsheets and graphs
- ✓Desire to learn new processes and systems
- ✓Work as a supportive team member
- ✓Familiarity and ability to effectively use or learn to use electronic test equipment – multimeters, oscilloscopes, etc.
- ✓Good hands-on skills such as soldering, and mechanical assembly.
- ✓Ability to collaborate with multi-functional teams.
- ✓Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- ✓Good communication (written and verbal) and organization skills.
- ✓Solid interpersonal skills and team orientation.
- ✓Strong technical and problem-solving skills.
Work Shift Schedule
First 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.
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