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 Develop and conduct tests to evaluate product quality and recommends measures for improvement. Interacts with other engineering groups to define, document, analyze, perform, and interpret tests for products, systems, components, or modifications. Identifies functional problems and suggests resolutions. Job Description PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Interpret Engineering drawings and specifications for Mena plant Investigate and resolve factory and Engineering questions Work with Design Engineering to resolve Engineering Errors associated with current production orders Analyze and evaluate test data, publish test reports, and release orders based on Engineering data Work to develop, implement, and maintain insulation procedures and specifications Test and evaluate sample insulation materials as requested Work with Manufacturing Engineering to establish procedures and equipment for Mena Plant Provide back up support to Test Lab Engineering and Electrical Engineering as needed Provide Engineering assistance on New Product Projects as needed Provide support for manufacturing problems to develop corrective solutions Support teaching resident engineering function to others COMPETENCIES: Minimum Self Starter Minimal Supervision Accuracy Strong attention to detail Adaptability Decision Making Preferred Ability to work independently Dependability Communication Building Trust TECHNICAL/FUNCTIONAL SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE: Process Improvement Technical Understanding Analysis Manufacturing methods and procedures QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum Qualifications: Four (4) year college degree Previous experience in Engineering related activities in a manufacturing setting Preferred Qualifications: Project Management experience Vibration Analysis of Electrical Motors Previous employment in manufacturing Ability to work in a Team oriented setting Good communication skills both verbal and written PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires sitting Requires contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) Requires use of electronic mail Requires telephone conversations Requires face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams Requires writing letters and memos Includes conflict situations Requires exposure to hazardous equipment Freedom to determine tasks, priorities, and goals Includes exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable Includes exposure to contaminants Requires being exact or highly accurate Requires meeting strict deadlines Requires coordinating or leading others in accomplishing work activities Requires work with others in a group or team Requires work with external customers or the public Requires making decisions that impact the results of co-workers, clients or the company Mistakes are not easily correctable and have serious consequences Opportunity to make decisions without supervision Requires making decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization Includes responsibility for the health and safety of others Includes responsibility for work outcomes and results Requires wearing common protective or safety equipment Job tasks are performed in close physical proximity to other people Requires working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions Requires working indoors in non-controlled environmental conditions This position description is meant to describe the typical kinds of duties or difficulty level that may be required of positions with this title. The use of a particular expression shall not limit or exclude other duties or difficulty levels not mentioned. This position description is not meant to limit or modify Nidec Motor Corporations right to assign, direct or control the work assigned to this position. 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 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.