Nidec Jobs in Usa

Overview:

The Purchasing Agent is responsible for managing the procurement of goods and services while supporting efficient international logistics operations. This role involves sourcing suppliers, negotiating pricing and contracts, issuing purchase orders, and coordinating domestic and international shipments. The position plays a key role in ensuring timely procurement, cost efficiency, and reliable supply chain operations to support the company’s global activities.

Core Responsibilities:

• Source, evaluate, and maintain relationships with suppliers based on quality, cost, reliability, and service.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and purchasing terms with both domestic and international vendors.
• Issue and manage purchase orders while tracking procurement status to ensure timely delivery.
• Coordinate international shipments, including freight forwarding, customs documentation, and import/export compliance.
• Monitor delivery schedules and proactively resolve shipping delays, supply chain issues, or vendor concerns.
• Collaborate with internal teams such as sales, production, and accounting to support accurate and timely order fulfillment.
• Maintain organized records of purchasing activities, logistics documentation, and supplier performance.
• Ensure procurement and logistics processes comply with company policies and applicable international trade regulations. Experience with these regulations is beneficial but not required.

Qualifications:

• Experience in procurement, purchasing, logistics, or supply chain operations.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Basic understanding of international shipping processes and documentation such as Incoterms, Certificates of Origin (COO), ECCN, or USMCA is helpful but not required.
• Experience with global supply chain coordination or international logistics is a preferred.
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance related to international shipments and trade documentation beneficial but not required.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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.

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.

Shift: 2nd Shift

Days of Work: Monday - Thursday

Work Hours: 4:00pm - 2:00am

Work Location: On-site (Mankato, MN)

Starting Salary: $33.08 to $46.31 / Hour

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.

Position Objective: Responsible for engineering documentation including blueprint reading and GD&T tolerances. Develop, optimize and maintain machine processes in a fast-paced production shop. Responsibilities include CAD design, CNC programming, creation of tool list, setup and part finishing documents. CNC equipment includes but is not limited to CNC turning centers with live tooling, CNC mills/lathes, lasers, CNC turret punches, and other computer operated equipment.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Work from customer's drawings and solid models to create, optimize and maintain CNC programs primarily for processing turned parts
• Must have a working knowledge of GD&T, fundamentals of geometry and trigonometry. Ability to transition between SI and metric units. Proper use of various measuring tools including Vernier calipers, micrometers, tread gages, etc.
• Create manufacturing processes and programming in a timely manner to support production schedules and customer delivery dates.
• Working knowledge of G code, M code, tool selection, steel grade metallurgy, tool geometry and coatings
• Assist on tooling design and development strategy within the programming team.
• Initiate and participate in projects to implement cost reduction strategies related to CNC programming optimization, tool life management, and/or quality improvement.
• Initiate Engineering Change Requests as required to ensure issues with CNC programs and related documentation are properly addressed and documented.
• Assist in the quoting process by providing setup and run time estimates for turned parts as well as material requirements, process steps and tooling requirements.
• Ensure changeover documentation for all CNC processes are current, accurate and standardized throughout the company.
• Ensure production and shipping schedules are met.
• Perform all other tasks or responsibilities as delegated by the Plant Manager/Site Leader.

Experience/Skills:

• Previous experience working with CNC equipment in a manufacturing environment
• Minimum 4 years programming Horizontal lathes and Vertical Turning Lathes required
• Minimum 1 years working CAD software (AutoCAD) Required
• Minimum 4 years working with Master Cam preferred
• Knowledge of Unigraphs software is a plus

Education:

• Associate Degree or Technical Degree Required

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: 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.

Overview:

Establishes, manages, reviews and maintains production schedules for assigned work center to ensure that the master production schedule is being executed. Analyze work center loads for effective capacity planning, and also ensure accurate inventories by effectively addressing any labor reporting issues. Manage the production meetings and handle inquiries from the sales team. Maintains and reviews shop dispatch list, ensuring completion of manufacturing to meet customer shipping requirements. Answer related inquiries for all levels of the organization. Manage local 3rd party manufacturing suppliers including coordinating and arranging for outsourced work required to complete work requirements. Update and maintain the bills of materials and work requirements within our ERP system. This position has a close working relationship with Sales and Engineering. Guidance may be provided on possible sources of information and methods to complete tasks. Able to meet deadlines and exercise judgment regarding related items.

Core Responsibilities:

• Daily analysis, planning, and review of work center capacity based on requirements loaded by Sales and Master Scheduler.
• Maintain and review dispatch lists targeting customer promise delivery dates.
• Effective sequencing of jobs, processes and assignments to the production floor and interface with shop floor supervisor.
• Communicate with customer service on status of sales orders and estimated completion. Ensure information needed for labeling of finished goods is accurate and correct
• Participate in production meetings and monitor any potential production issues or needs.
• Implement material substitutions as needed, coordinating these with purchasing to ensure inventory accuracy.
• Audit of inventory data as compared to packing slips from material receipts. Corrective action implementation based on issues found.
• Maintain effective communications with internal customers regarding inventory accuracy, engineering changes and shop order closeouts.
• Maintain current knowledge for this position and within the work area through continuing education, subscriptions, certifications, and memberships.
• Participate in related staff, team and/or task group meetings to ensure the continuous improvement of processes, methods, productivity and quality, while reducing costs. Participate in in-house training programs.
• Ensure that all operations are within established guidelines and conform to health and safety standards.
• Conduct a continuous study of internal processed and methods, research new technology and develop proposals for application of such technology for the purposes of cost reduction and process improvement.
• Other duties as assigned or required.

Qualifications:

• Associate Degree with 4-7 years of progressively responsible, directly related experience; or a combination of education and experience equivalent to these. Accuracy is essential to this position.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability (including physical) required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Must possess the ability to read, analyze and interpret business and technical documents, flow charts, budget information, procedure manuals and so on; the ability to prepare required routine reports and correspondence; ability to communicate effectively with others, using skill and diplomacy and have the ability to work with all levels of the organization.
• Requires the ability to work within established health, safety and quality guidelines and the ability to organize the workload and meet deadlines.
• Must possess knowledge and experience in automated systems and terminology and the ability to develop and interpret related reports using spreadsheet, word processing and graphics software. Requires the ability to operate a variety of standard business machines, such as a computer and keyboard, a calculator, telephone, FAX, photocopier and so on.
• Must possess the ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, using whole numbers/decimals and the ability to apply concepts of business math to practical situations and dimensions to production.
• Must possess the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram format. Must possess strong knowledge, understanding and experience in various problem-solving and participatory management techniques.
• Requires the ability to operate a variety of standard business machines, such as a computer and keyboard, a calculator, telephone, FAX, photocopier and so on.
• Must possess the ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, using whole numbers/decimals and the ability to apply concepts of business math to practical situations and dimensions to production.
• Must possess the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram format. Must possess strong knowledge, understanding and experience in various problem-solving and participatory management techniques.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

As a world leader in sensing and control technology, Nidec Mobility controls the most discrete functions within an automobile – from seat switches, power window switches, and instrument panel controls, towards complex user interfaces. NMOA is directly involved with automotive OEM’s and holds a leadership position within Nidec for product development with global vehicle makers.

The Test Systems Technician is responsible for hands on assembly, wiring, integration, and validation of automated test equipment and custom test systems. This role requires strong practical electrical and mechanical skills, the ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, and experience building complex tester platforms from concept through deployment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble automated test systems, electrical panels, and custom tester platforms from engineering drawings and schematics

• Perform point to point wiring of control panels, power distribution systems, instrumentation, and data acquisition hardware

• Route and terminate cables including power, signal, communication, and high voltage wiring

• Read, interpret, and troubleshoot using electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and layout drawings

• Integrate hardware components such as power supplies, PLCs, relays, breakers, DAQ systems, and network equipment

• Perform continuity checks, insulation resistance testing, and basic electrical verification

• Support system bring up, debugging, and validation alongside engineering teams

• Identify wiring errors, component mismatches, and layout improvements during assembly

• Maintain accurate build documentation and redline drawings as required

• Follow all electrical safety standards and company procedures

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NO SOLICITING FROM RECRUITERS

Overview:

The HR Assistant provides administrative and operational support to the Human Resources department, with a focus on payroll processing, benefits administration, onboarding support, and general office coordination. This role also assists with executive travel logistics and supports internal compliance and audit activities, including J-SOX documentation. Due to the sensitive nature of employee, payroll, and executive information handled, this position must uphold the highest standards of confidentiality, discretion, and ethical conduct at all times. This position is ideal for an organized, detail-oriented professional seeking a role in HR and administration.

Core Responsibilities:

• Assist with payroll processing, including data entry, timekeeping review, and payroll-related reporting.
• Support benefits administration, including enrollments, changes, terminations, and employee inquiries.
• Maintain accurate payroll and benefits records in HRIS and payroll systems.
• Assist with reconciliation of payroll and benefits invoices.
• Ensure confidentiality and compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.
• Assist with employee onboarding, including preparing offer packets, new hire documentation, and orientation materials.
• Maintain employee personnel files and HR documentation.
• Provide general administrative support to the HR Director and executive team.
• Perform general administrative duties such as filing, scanning, data entry, and document management.
• Answer and route inquiries professionally and efficiently.
• Assist with travel arrangements and modifications for executive team members.
• Assist with internal audits and compliance activities, including J-SOX documentation and controls support.
• Help collect, organize, and maintain audit-related records and evidence.
• Support internal process reviews and documentation updates.
• Adhere to corporate governance, internal controls, and compliance standards.
• Works closely with HR, Finance, and executive leadership.
• Assist in documenting HR, administrative, and cross-functional workflows and processes by collaborating with various divisions to ensure accuracy, consistency, and alignment with organizational standards.
• Serves as a point of contact for employee administrative questions.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma required; associate’s degree or coursework in HR, accounting, or business preferred.
• 3-5 years of administrative, HR, payroll, or office support experience.
• Basic knowledge of payroll and benefits administration.
• Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.