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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.\nAll 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.\nJob Summary\nThe Maintenance Technician IV (Manufacturing) is an advanced skilled trades professional responsible for leading the most complex troubleshooting, repair, and optimization of manufacturing equipment and systems. This role applies mastery-level technical expertise across mechanical, electrical, controls, automation, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations. Operating with minimal supervision, the Maintenance Technician IV serves as a technical authority and escalation point, significantly impacting production continuity, safety, equipment reliability, and long-term asset health. Job Description\nRole OverviewThe Maintenance Technician IV functions as the highest-level individual contributor within the Manufacturing Maintenance Technician job family. Work frequently involves critical assets, advanced automation, complex failure modes, and high-risk or time-critical situations. The role partners closely with Maintenance Engineering, Reliability, Operations, Controls, and Leadership to resolve chronic issues, support major equipment initiatives, and drive maintenance excellence. While not a formal supervisor, the role provides functional leadership through expertise, mentoring, and standard-setting.\nThe position typically reports to a Maintenance Manager, Reliability Manager, or Manufacturing Operations Leader.\nKey Responsibilities\nExpert Troubleshooting & Technical Execution\nLead diagnosis and correction of the most complex mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and automation failures\nTroubleshoot advanced PLC-controlled systems, drives, motors, robotics, safety circuits, HMIs, and industrial networks (within training and authorization)\nResolve chronic, non-routine, or high-impact equipment issues that affect safety or production continuity\nAct as the escalation authority for breakdowns and critical equipment events\nAdvanced Reliability, Preventive & Predictive Maintenance\nOptimize preventive and predictive maintenance strategies for critical manufacturing assets\nIdentify systemic failure modes and implement durable reliability improvements\nSupport root-cause failure analysis (RCFA) and corrective action development\nPartner with Maintenance Engineers and Reliability to improve asset lifecycle performance\nAutomation, Controls & Commissioning Support\nProvide advanced diagnostic support for automated and integrated manufacturing systems\nSupport commissioning, startup, upgrades, and modifications of new or existing equipment\nCollaborate with Controls, Engineering, OEMs, and vendors on advanced technical issues\nSupport system validation and operational readiness for production use\nSafety, Compliance & Risk Leadership\nChampion a strong safety culture and enforce strict adherence to safety standards and lockout/tagout practices\nIdentify and mitigate equipment-related safety risks and failure hazards\nSupport safety audits, investigations, and corrective action implementation\nEnsure maintenance work complies with environmental, quality, and regulatory requirements\nProcess Improvement & Operational Excellence\nIdentify and drive improvements in equipment reliability, maintainability, uptime, and performance\nProvide input to equipment design, spare parts strategy, and maintenance standards\nLead or strongly influence continuous improvement, TPM, or reliability initiatives\nSupport development of standard work, troubleshooting guides, and best practices\nMentorship & Functional Leadership\nServe as a master-level technical mentor to Maintenance Technician I-III roles\nSupport training, cross-qualification, and development of maintenance team skills\nShare technical expertise, lessons learned, and best practices across shifts or sites\nAct as a trusted technical advisor to supervisors, engineers, and leadership\nDocumentation & Knowledge Management\nEnsure thorough, high-quality documentation of complex maintenance activities in the CMMS\nCapture failure modes, corrective actions, and reliability insights for future reference\nSupport audit readiness and technical documentation accuracy\nScope & Impact\nSignificant site-level or multi-area impact on manufacturing reliability and safety\nWork is highly autonomous, complex, and often time-critical\nErrors or misjudgments can materially affect safety, production output, equipment integrity, or customer commitments\nDirectly shapes maintenance capability, reliability performance, and operational stability\nQualifications\nEducation & Experience\nHigh school diploma or GED required\nExtensive experience in manufacturing maintenance, skilled trades, or industrial environments required\nAdvanced technical training, certifications, or apprenticeship completion strongly preferred\nKnowledge, Skills & Abilities\nMastery-level knowledge of industrial mechanical, electrical, and automation systems\nExceptional troubleshooting, analytical, and diagnostic capability\nAbility to interpret complex electrical schematics, PLC logic, and technical documentation\nStrong judgment in high-risk or time-sensitive situations\nExcellent communication, mentoring, and influence skills\nUncompromising commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement\nAdditional Job Details\nSupport & Production - S4Organizational Impact\nWorks to achieve operational targets within job area, with significant impact on achievement of results for the team\nWork consists of tasks that are typically not routine\nWorks independently under limited supervision\nFrequently required to apply discretion within broad operational boundaries and procedures\nCommunication & Influence\nCommunicates with contacts typically within the department on matters that involve obtaining or providing information on matters of significant importance to the team\nExplains practices, procedures, and policies in order to reach agreement\nInnovation & Complexity\nResponsible for making moderate changes in systems and processes to solve problems or improve effectiveness of team\nExpected to independently propose solutions to problems for manager review\nDaily challenges are typically not complex, and may require analysis to understand and resolve\nLeadership & Talent Management\nResponsible for providing guidance, coaching, and training to other employees within team\nMay delegate tasks within a team or be responsible for review of work\nKnowledge & Experience\nRequires specialist knowledge of operational systems and practices typically obtained through extensive work experience or education\n• Requires a minimum of 7 years of experience. May require vocational or technical education\nEqual Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at Nidec\nNidec 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\nWork Shift Schedule\nFirst Shift (United States of America)No Soliciting\nNidec will not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies in response to Nidec job postings. 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