Manufacturing Engineering Technician - Second Shift

Nidec is the world's No.1 comprehensive motor manufacturer handling "everything that spins and moves", miniature to gigantic. Nidec is a global enterprise comprised of over 300 subsidiaries/affiliates. We are a leading manufacturer of commercial motors, industrial motors, appliance motors, and controls. Our product line features a full line of high efficiency motors for industrial applications in water treatment, mining, oil and gas, and power generation, and for commercial applications such as pool and spa, condensers, cooling towers and large refrigeration units.

From keeping us comfortable in our homes to pumping clean water to making our cars more safe, electric motors are an indispensable part of our daily lives. At Nidec, our employees are on the forefront of developing new motor technologies. As we move deeper into the age of robotics, the impact of motors will only increase.

With over 140,000 employees stationed worldwide, Nidec continues to be a unique organization, and each location maintains its individual personality.

Whether driving locomotives, powering offshore platforms or keeping the lights on after a storm, Nidec electric power generation products impact the world on a daily basis. With over 1,000 employees in the Americas, we are moving forward with technology to solve our customers’ electrical power needs for both prime and backup generation needs as the industry’s leading manufacturer.

Job Description

Shift: 2nd Shift

Days of Work: Monday - Thursday

Work Hours: 2:00pm to 12:00am

Work Location: On-Site (Mankato, MN)

Starting Salary: $22.93 - 32.12/hr

Pay Frequency: Bi-Weekly

At Nidec, we prioritize our team's well-being and success. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support you both personally and professionally. These are the great benefits we offer, with additional perks and programs available to enhance your overall experience with us.

• ◆Competitive Compensation: Attractive salary with additional bonus opportunities.
• ◆Health and Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, effective from your first day.
• ◆Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with a best in-class company match of 100% on the employee's first 6% with an additional 3% employer contribution to support your financial future.
• ◆Work-Life Balance: Generous time off package, including PTO and holidays.
• ◆Education Assistance: Tuition reimbursement and continuous learning opportunities to support your professional growth.

• ◆Provide programs to the shop floor in support of CNC Programmer to be on time.
• ◆Prepare and maintain detailed layouts of processes and related equipment. Interface with management, design engineering and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes and tooling to ensure efficient production methods and quality results. Promote "Design for Manufacturability" on an on-going basis with Engineering.
• ◆Design, develop, test and/or source and cost-justify various tools, machinery and equipment for recommended manufacturing methods. This may include development of funding requests, scheduling project tasks, and managing budget. Interface with vendors to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of machinery and equipment according to specifications and quality standards.
• ◆Manage multiple projects from start-up to completion.
• ◆Perform other related duties as assigned.
• ◆Analyze drawing, specifications, and tooling to determine program input data such as hole size, tool size, reference points, and direction of machine cutting paths.
• ◆Maintain integrity and promote enhancements of programming system. This includes implementing system improvements and coordinating Engineering change revisions.
• ◆Train machine operators on program downloading and set up techniques and applications.
• ◆Check and interpret data from machining operations, consolidate data, prepare reports, forms and schedules as required.
• ◆Travel required to assist in product DFMA and/or product transfer between Reynosa, MX, Lexington, TN, and Mankato facilities. May also require travel for training and other business needs.

• ✓3-5 years related experience and/or training.
• ✓Must be a US citizen for positions at the North Mankato facility.
• ✓Proficient in CAD/CAM machine programming, machining tooling and design, Mastercam experience a plus. Computers i.e. Microsoft Office.
• ✓Problem analysis and resolution, have knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics and machining practices.
• ✓Ability to work well with vendors, customers, and employees.

• ✓Associate degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school