Nidec Mobility America Corporation · 1 day ago
ENGINEERING MANUFACTURING PROCESS TECHNICIAN (Automotive Electronic Components)
St Charles, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expNidec Mobility America, part of the global Nidec Group, is a leading Tier-1 supplier of electronic control units and vehicle access systems. They are seeking a detail-oriented Engineering Manufacturing Process Technician to ensure that automotive electronic products meet rigorous standards through inspections, testing, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Electrical & Electronic Manufacturing
No H1B
Hiring Manager
Ronald Ehredt, SPHR
Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive inspections and tests on incoming materials, in-process components (e.g., PCBs), and finished automotive electronic products to verify compliance with technical specifications and customer requirements
Utilize precision measuring instruments and diagnostic equipment, such as calipers, micrometers, multimeters, oscilloscopes, and specialized diagnostic software, to evaluate product quality and performance
Accurately document all inspection results, test data, and findings, maintaining detailed quality records and generating reports for management and engineering teams
Issue non-conformance reports (NCRs) for defective products or processes and assist Quality Engineers with initial investigations, defect containment, and root cause analysis activities
Monitor adherence to the Quality Management System (QMS) and relevant regulatory standards, including IATF 16949 and customer-specific requirements
Support the calibration and maintenance of all testing and inspection equipment, ensuring accuracy and reliability
Collaborate with production and engineering departments to provide feedback on quality issues, recommend corrective actions, and reinforce best practices
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, such as Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma projects, to strengthen process controls, reduce defects, and improve overall efficiency
Conduct Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) audits to ensure compliance with established controls in the electronics assembly areas
Fulfill the activities and functions described in the applicable quality and environmental system documents; as well as assuming responsibility for those aspects of the OSH (Occupational Safety and Health) management system over which he/she has control (FMEA and CP)
Validate that the products and processes are carried out in accordance with what is described in the established documents (Work instructions, QVAs, parameter chart, operating procedures and control documents
Report non-conforming components and track each one throughout the process until a clean point is reached, from its report (Quality Alert) to its conclusion (disposal)
Conduct and provide appropriate follow-up to product audits and LPAs
Provide technical quality support to the different processes and departments
Generate the basic documentation for the operation, such as alerts, operating instructions, QVAs, WGSs, attribute reports, control charts and other documentation necessary for the performance of the activity, producing complete and well-defined work
Analyze / Problem solve using root cause analysis to appropriately evaluate data, ideas and reach logical conclusions
Use knowledge gained to determine the correct course of action, then handle change and unexpected conditions for optimal outcomes
Freely share information, ideas, and constructive opinions in pursuit of the team's goals to complete the workload of the respective internal/external team
Efficiently / Effectively focus on workload systematically in order to achieve short-term and long-term goals; concentrate on accuracy, thoroughness and reliability
Complete work tasks with minimal supervision and within the required and/or agreed-upon timeframes
Follow up on additional activities required by the Quality Group Leader and Manager
Make decisions and provide behavior that fully adheres to and supports the Company’s high ethical standards and are in compliance with work rules, processes, procedures, Policies and regulations
Qualification
Required
High School Degree(equivalent), plus 2+ years' Automotive, Industrial, Electronic, Mechatronic Engineering or related technical field with preference to Associate Degree or Bachelor's Degree
2+ years' full-time work experience providing Technical Quality Support in the capacity of Quality Technician, Quality Inspector for Quality Processes for customers / suppliers within a high volume Automotive Manufacturing environment
2+ years' LPA practical full-time work experience conducting Layered Process Audits
2+ years' full time work experience performing systematic and documented evaluations of finished products, verifying that they comply with established specifications, norms and quality standards, identifying deviations and proposing corrective actions to ensure conformity and continuous improvement
2+ years CSR understanding the client's technical / reporting requirements, paying special attention to meeting the needs that arise in the process operations to ensure compliance with customer requirements
2+ Years hands-on technical experience applying standard automotive quality methodologies and CORE TOOLS in accordance with AIAG Standards
Excellent English communication skills (written & spoken)
Proficiency in using quality inspection tools and equipment, along with the ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and schematics
Familiarity with quality management systems and methodologies (e.g., ISO 9001, IATF 16949, Statistical Process Control (SPC), Root Cause Analysis)
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with exceptional attention to detail
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, for effective collaboration and report drafting
Legal authorization to work in the United States (Visa sponsorship IS NOT available for this position)
Preferred
Relevant quality certification (e.g., ASQ Certified Quality Technician - CQT) or strong desire to complete the ASQ Certification Process
Knowledge of automotive electrical systems and components, including technologies
Company
Nidec Mobility America Corporation
Committed to evolving its automotive electric control technology to help address issues in the mobility society, Nidec Mobility offers controllers, switches, sensors, and other products that are used for cars' body control, all of which are essential for car electronics.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase