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Job Summary
As an Electronic 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 electronic motor controls. This technician will set up and perform electrical, environmental, performance and agency testing to support engineering validation and design qualification of electronic motor controls. In addition, this individual will also support activities to maintain a safe and efficient operating environment in the electronics 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 electronic control prototypes
* Prepare test setups, conduct electrical, environmental, performance and agency tests and document results
* Record and analyze test data, providing test reports and recommendations to the engineering team
* Perform electronic control troubleshooting and RMA failure analysis and generate root cause reports
* Design and/or assist in electrical 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 electronic lab activities including test equipment calibration and maintain lab cleanliness
* Purchase electronic 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 electrical/electronics lab environment required
* Familiarity with electronic and mechanical components used in electronic control assemblies required
* Strong hands-on skills in PCBA assembly, modification, repair, and testing of electronic controls required
* Excellent soldering skills to repair/replace surface mount and through-hole components required
* Ability to understand electronics schematics, BOMs, wiring diagrams, and related production drawings required
* Ability to troubleshoot PCBAs down to the failed component level required
* Knowledge of and ability to use lab equipment including multi-meters, oscilloscopes, power supplies / battery emulators, 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 performing electrical noise tests: fast transient burst, surge, ESD preferred
* Familiarity with aerospace standards preferred
* Basic knowledge of motor controls, motor hookup, and basic principles of motor operation preferred
* 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.