Test Engineer II

We begin with dreams. Dreams drive our motivation. Dreams are our future. The world's dreams, people's dreams, our dreams. Our passion creates ideas that make dreams come alive. Technology and products that were only dreams become reality.

All for dreams. Dreams challenge and the Nidec-Group will continue to meet the challenge. For the world's and people's tomorrows; the world's first, the world's best technologies and products; we will continue our part in creating a better society.

Job Summary

Nidec is the world's No.1 comprehensive motor and drive 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. Nidec motors can be found in products that range from cell phones, computers and home appliances to industrial and mining equipment – and everything in between. 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.

Job Description

As a Test Engineer, you will join a highly motivated team dedicated to developing innovative solutions for customers in the Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV), Robotics, and Industrial Automation sectors. In this role, you will be responsible for the specification and validation of our products. You will work closely with Firmware, Hardware, and Field Application Engineers to fulfil the requirements of our Engineering department. Additionally, you will conduct fault investigations on issues as they arise.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with firmware, hardware and controls engineers to develop and execute test procedures for motor drive validation.
• Derive comprehensive validation plans based on project requirements & specifications.
• Support and enhance functional test platforms for production / factory acceptance testing.
• Support and enhance automated testing tools to facilitate efficient and repeatable testing processes.
• Contribute to testbench integration & development of testbench diagnostic & safety functions.
• Organize & perform e-drive functional, performance & certification tests in lab environment.
• Perform test measurements, post-process measurement data & derive technical reports.
• Propose new testing methods, tools and frameworks.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical / Electronics Engineering or Computer Science
• 3+ years of experience in working in QA testing / automation.
• Understanding of Electromagnetics and Electronics principles, relating to e-drives.
• Strong and analytical thinking & problem-solving skills.
• Good time management skills.
• Experience in C, Python programming and IDE environments is highly preferred.
• Experience in Motion Control and Robotics fields is highly preferred.
• Experience in LabView or similar development platforms is considered a plus.
• Ability to design Electrical boards and/or mechanical fixtures for testing purposes, is considered a plus.
• English language: good speaking and writing level.
• Good communication skills, positive attitude and eagerness to learn.

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

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.