Drives Manufacturing Engineer

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Job Summary

Job Description

As a Drives Manufacturing Engineer, your role would focus on designing, improving, and optimizing manufacturing processes to ensure efficient, high-quality, and cost-effective production. They work closely with design, production, and quality teams to enhance product manufacturability, streamline workflows, and implement automation where necessary.

The individual is responsible for:

• Supporting Design Review from Manufacturing perspective.
• Reviewing and Approving engineering drawings before production.
• Process development for electronic assemblies, PCBs and components.
• Optimization by lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies to enhance efficiency and reduce waste.
• Production support and troubleshooting by identifying production issues and working with operators and technicians to improve workflow and minimize downtime.
• Select, install and maintain manufacturing equipment such as SMT (surface mount technology), wave soldering and automated testing machines.
• Implement robotics and automation to streamline production.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, IPC standards, 5S and safety regulations.
• Collaborate with R&D and design engineers to optimize PCB layouts and component placement for manufacturability.
• Develop and implement test procedures (ICT, functional testing, and reliability testing).
• Optimize material usage and minimize costs through process improvements.
• Document and report process and KPIs.

Technical Attributes and Experience

• Experience in materials management, procurement, or inventory control.
• Proficiency in PLM Tools
• Knowledge of ECAD tools (Altium) and PCB Production files
• Knowledge of CAD (Creo preferrable) and how to design/review jigst/tools for manufacturing
• GD&T and tolerance stacking
• Design For Manufacturability for Electronics (DFM)
• Knowledge of production of electronics
  • Production IPC Class 3 PCBs
  • Production of baseboards – Laminates, stickup reviews, etc.
  • Components pick-place and assembly traceability processes
  • SMT process J STD 001, specially with BGAs
  • THT Process, wave solder, selective solder
  • Conformal Coating, Staking, underfill
  • Leaded vs. Lead-Free process impacts
  • Sintering
  • Inspection

• AOI, Soder Inspection
• Xray, 3D Xray
• IPC A 610 inspection quality criteria

• Experience on Production Planning (Production Flow) and Assembly Line Planning
• Knowledge of Box-Build processes (Electronic Assemblies)

• FA (design for assembly) process

• Knowledge of Design of Acceptance Tests Procedure (ATP) Tools (automated test equipment)
  • ATP Commissioning (End-of-Line tests)
  • Design for testability
• Management of Electronic Components (BOM review),
  • Obsolescence, alternate parts, etc,
  • Change Notices, Change orders, etc.
  • Storage and Handling rules of electronic parts (humidity, ESD, etc)
• Quality Criteria AS9100
• Basic knowledge of mechanical parts production used in electronic assemblies (suppliers manufacturing processes review)
  • Machining, die-cast, cold forge
  • Injection Molding and transfer molding processes
  • Laser Welding
• Advantage – worked in production of inverters or other power electronic components (DC/DCs, Chargers, etc.) in aerospace, automotive or railway industries.

 PREFERRED:

• Experience with EV Traction Inverters
• Knowledge of ARP4754A and DO-254 processes, ARP 4761, DO-160 test methods
• Experience with Altium, Spice, MATLAB, Simulink

Minimum Requirements (proficiency levels aligned to job level)

• Bachelor’s in electrical engineering, electronic engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of proven experience in a similar role position. Preferably specialized in electric motor manufacturing, automotive or aerospace applications.
• Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and the capability to manage multiple engineering projects from initiation to completion.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively under pressure and in team settings.
• Strong understanding of electronic components, circuits and signal integrity.
• Experience in process optimization, automation, and production management.
• Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD) and manufacturing software (ERP/MRP systems).
• Familiarity with statistical process control (SPC), FMEA, and root cause analysis.
• Strong understanding of materials, machining, welding, and assembly processes.
• Experience with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement techniques.

Additional Job Details

Technical – T3
Organizational Impact
• Works to achieve operational, functional, and/or business targets within team with direct and indirect impact on departmental or job family results, using practical technical principles
• Intermediate-level technical contributor; generally works independently under moderate supervision and may seek advice of more senior employees in the same area
• Failure to achieve results requires allocation of additional resources to meet goals and impacts project completion with the potential for additional financial expense.
• Works on smaller, less complex projects/assignments
Communication & Influence
• Communicates with employees typically within the department and/or job family, explaining and interpreting matters related to the department; may communicate with external clients or partners depending upon the job area
• May influence employees within own job area at an operational level
Innovation & Complexity
• Responsible for making minor improvements to technical/business processes, procedures, or systems to contribute to the performance of the team
• Problems faced may be difficult but are not complex, requiring application of technical skills/analysis drawing from prior experiences, and typically involve consideration of multiple issues and impact job family and/or multiple teams
Leadership & Talent Management
• May provide guidance, help with training and review work of entry-level employees
• May lead parts of less complex projects or processes
Knowledge & Experience
• Requires understanding of basic context and practical knowledge of technical and business environment as well as potential and upcoming technical advances within area of specialization, typically obtained through advanced education and relevant experience
• Requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years of prior relevant experience

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

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.