Jobs at Nidec Motor Corporation

Develop and improve cost-effective manufacturing processes using industrial engineering, statistical analysis, lean principles, and process studies. Conduct time and motion studies, document process standards, create equipment layouts, facilitate lean events, and support new product launches. Collaborate with production, design, and manufacturing engineering teams on capabilities, schedules, quality, safety, and continuous improvement. Coach and train others on lean tools and methodologies.

Provides quality assurance support for raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products in a manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include supplier qualification, customer complaint resolution, failure analysis, quality control plans, PPAPs, lean manufacturing, ISO audits, calibration issue resolution, operating procedure updates, quality metrics, and factory improvement projects. The role is primarily on-site, first shift, with occasional travel up to 5%.

Provides administrative and operational support, including data entry, document management, inventory tracking, meeting and travel coordination, payroll and financial policy administration, audits, reporting, recordkeeping, and issue resolution. The role collaborates with cross-functional teams, supports operational projects, maintains compliance with company policies and regulations, and assists leadership with daily organizational needs in a power generation manufacturing environment.

Provides intermediate-level technical contributions toward team and business targets, independently handling moderately supervised assignments and smaller projects. Makes process improvements, applies technical analysis to resolve difficult issues, communicates across the department, and may guide or train entry-level employees. The role requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and at least five years of relevant experience.

Leads quality assurance activities for manufacturing operations, including supplier qualification, customer complaint resolution, failure analysis, inspection systems, control plans, PPAPs, lean manufacturing, audits, calibration, procedures, and quality metrics. Supports factory improvement projects, employee development, and ERP-compatible quality systems. The role is on-site in North Mankato, Minnesota, with occasional travel of up to 10%.

Performs routine clerical and administrative tasks, including data entry, scanning, filing, copying, document distribution, record maintenance, and basic document preparation. Responds to routine inquiries, supports mail and office supply handling, follows established procedures, verifies data accuracy, and maintains confidential physical and electronic records. Works under close supervision while developing foundational office, organizational, and customer-service skills.

Designs generators, motors, and control or protective systems for commercial, industrial, and military applications. Supports rotating equipment design, manufacturing and operational testing, customer technical issues, test-result analysis, and corrective actions. Uses Lean and quality initiatives in cross-functional work, supports manufacturing and testing systems, updates ERP and PLM records, and contributes to process and design guideline improvements under senior engineering supervision.

Designs generators, motors, and control or protective systems for commercial, industrial, and military applications. Supports electrical equipment design, manufacturing and operational testing, customer technical issues, test-result analysis, manufacturing systems, Lean and quality initiatives, and ERP/PLM process updates. The role also mentors colleagues and ensures products meet internal and customer specifications.

Government Accountant supports government business operations through cost accounting, rate analysis, contract pricing, government property management, and compliance with FAR and DFARS. The role leads DCMA and DCAA audits, maintains government contract cost rates, supports billing and collections, and collaborates with sales, finance, and operational teams. This on-site position requires accounting and government compliance experience, a bachelor’s degree, and sole U.S. citizenship.

Troubleshoot elevator control products deployed in the field, manage escalations, prepare accurate quotes, and engineer and draft product modifications. The role analyzes electrical circuits and programmable software functions, interprets technical specifications, creates wiring diagrams using AutoCAD, prioritizes multiple issues, and communicates effectively with customers while following engineering standards.

Designs and develops mechanical and electromechanical motor products and systems. Responsibilities include finite element, structural, thermal, and vibration analysis; customer requirements analysis; detailed manufacturing designs; GD&T and tolerance stack-ups; testing; bills of materials; product improvement; design reviews; and coordination with production, sales, customers, and cross-functional engineering teams. The role also leads and mentors engineers, designers, and technicians and supports compliance with safety and certification requirements.

Designs and develops mechanical and electromechanical products, including motors, generators, and rotating equipment. Performs engineering calculations, finite element analysis, structural, thermal, and vibration testing, tolerance analysis, and product evaluations. Creates manufacturing designs, bills of materials, test procedures, and technical documentation. Collaborates with sales, production, electrical and mechanical designers, customers, and suppliers to meet specifications, quality, safety, certification, and manufacturability requirements. Supports existing products through reliability, cost, and design improvements.

Designs, develops, tests, troubleshoots, and maintains production-ready software features and components with minimal supervision. Contributes to technical designs, code reviews, secure coding, documentation, CI/CD releases, and Agile delivery. Collaborates with product, QA, DevOps, and engineering teams; resolves defects, supports operational readiness, communicates risks, and shares knowledge. Provides occasional guidance to entry-level engineers while continuously improving technical skills and development practices.

The Accounting Intern supports the accounting team through payment discrepancy reconciliation, accounting report preparation, department activities, and special accounting and tax projects. The role provides general accounting support, collaborates with team members, and receives on-the-job training with access to the Controller. Strong Excel skills, communication, organization, attention to detail, teamwork, time management, and confidentiality are required.

The Manufacturing Engineer will optimize machinery, streamline production processes, and manage workflows to enhance efficiency in manufacturing operations.

The Project Manager leads multidisciplinary teams to coordinate, implement, and execute manufacturing projects while managing schedule, cost, and risks, ensuring customer satisfaction.

Lead a sales team by providing guidance, training, and mentorship, while achieving sales targets through planning and collaboration with marketing and product teams.

Manage sourcing activities for Power Americas, improving productivity, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness within the supply chain while ensuring production demands are met.

Support compliance of elevator control systems by applying safety standards, executing validation and testing, assisting design engineers, supporting third-party certification, identifying and resolving compliance issues, and maintaining awareness of applicable codes throughout the product lifecycle.

Assist the Engineering department with drawing and BOM maintenance, along with special projects and testing efforts.