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$44k – $64k per year
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In office (Mankato)
Seniority
Middle · 3+ years exp
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H-1B filings in 12 months: 2
Employment
Full-Time

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 27, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 22, 2026. Nidec scores B on the Alion truth index.

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Nidec is a Japanese manufacturer of electric motors, from small precision motors for hard disk drives and electronics to automotive, appliance, commercial and industrial motors, drives and generators. Founded in 1973 by Shigenobu Nagamori, it has grown through many acquisitions and operates plants across Asia, Europe and the Americas. Its US openings include assemblers, machine operators, buyers and applications engineers. The company is headquartered in Kyoto, Japan.
Backed by TJC LP

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 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.

Job Description

Shift: 2nd Shift

Days of Work: Monday - Thursday

Work Hours: 2:00pm to 12:00am

Work Location: On-Site (Mankato, MN)

Starting Salary: $22.93 - 32.12/hr

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:

Develop and implement optimal, cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods in accordance with product specifications and quality standards. Recommend and implement improvements to production processes, methods, and controls. Operate CAD/CAM software to design tooling and generate CNC programs. Must be self-motivated and work under general supervision.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Provide programs to the shop floor in support of CNC Programmer to be on time.
  • Prepare and maintain detailed layouts of processes and related equipment. Interface with management, design engineering and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes and tooling to ensure efficient production methods and quality results. Promote "Design for Manufacturability" on an on-going basis with Engineering.
  • Design, develop, test and/or source and cost-justify various tools, machinery and equipment for recommended manufacturing methods. This may include development of funding requests, scheduling project tasks, and managing budget. Interface with vendors to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of machinery and equipment according to specifications and quality standards.
  • Manage multiple projects from start-up to completion.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.
  • Analyze drawing, specifications, and tooling to determine program input data such as hole size, tool size, reference points, and direction of machine cutting paths.
  • Maintain integrity and promote enhancements of programming system. This includes implementing system improvements and coordinating Engineering change revisions.
  • Train machine operators on program downloading and set up techniques and applications.
  • Check and interpret data from machining operations, consolidate data, prepare reports, forms and schedules as required.
  • Travel required to assist in product DFMA and/or product transfer between Reynosa, MX, Lexington, TN, and Mankato facilities. May also require travel for training and other business needs.

Experience/Skills:

  • 3-5 years related experience and/or training.
  • Must be a US citizen for positions at the North Mankato facility.
  • Proficient in CAD/CAM machine programming, machining tooling and design, Mastercam experience a plus. Computers i.e. Microsoft Office.
  • Problem analysis and resolution, have knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics and machining practices.
  • Ability to work well with vendors, customers, and employees.

Education:

  • Associate degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school

MUST BE A SOLE US CITIZEN

Additional Job Details

CHECK OUT OUR CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:Nidec Power | Careers

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

Second 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.

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