Maintenance Tech IV at Nidec Motor, North America/USA/Indiana/Princeton, IN

Maintenance Tech IV at Nidec Motor in North America/USA/Indiana/Princeton, IN. Full-time. Est. up to $80k. Apply with swipeandhired.

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Job Summary
The 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
Role Overview
The 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.
The position typically reports to a Maintenance Manager, Reliability Manager, or Manufacturing Operations Leader.

Key Responsibilities
Expert Troubleshooting & Technical Execution

Lead diagnosis and correction of the most complex mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and automation failures
Troubleshoot advanced PLC‑controlled systems, drives, motors, robotics, safety circuits, HMIs, and industrial networks (within training and authorization)
Resolve chronic, non‑routine, or high‑impact equipment issues that affect safety or production continuity
Act as the escalation authority for breakdowns and critical equipment events

Advanced Reliability, Preventive & Predictive Maintenance

Optimize preventive and predictive maintenance strategies for critical manufacturing assets
Identify systemic failure modes and implement durable reliability improvements
Support root‑cause failure analysis (RCFA) and corrective action development
Partner with Maintenance Engineers and Reliability to improve asset lifecycle performance

Automation, Controls & Commissioning Support

Provide advanced diagnostic support for automated and integrated manufacturing systems
Support commissioning, startup, upgrades, and modifications of new or existing equipment
Collaborate with Controls, Engineering, OEMs, and vendors on advanced technical issues
Support system validation and operational readiness for production use

Safety, Compliance & Risk Leadership

Champion a strong safety culture and enforce strict adherence to safety standards and lockout/tagout practices
Identify and mitigate equipment‑related safety risks and failure hazards
Support safety audits, investigations, and corrective action implementation
Ensure maintenance work complies with environmental, quality, and regulatory requirements

Process Improvement & Operational Excellence

Identify and drive improvements in equipment reliability, maintainability, uptime, and performance
Provide input to equipment design, spare parts strategy, and maintenance standards
Lead or strongly influence continuous improvement, TPM, or reliability initiatives
Support development of standard work, troubleshooting guides, and best practices

Mentorship & Functional Leadership

Serve as a master‑level technical mentor to Maintenance Technician I–III roles
Support training, cross‑qualification, and development of maintenance team skills
Share technical expertise, lessons learned, and best practices across shifts or sites
Act as a trusted technical advisor to supervisors, engineers, and leadership

Documentation & Knowledge Management

Ensure thorough, high‑quality documentation of complex maintenance activities in the CMMS
Capture failure modes, corrective actions, and reliability insights for future reference
Support audit readiness and technical documentation accuracy

Scope & Impact

Significant site‑level or multi‑area impact on manufacturing reliability and safety
Work is highly autonomous, complex, and often time‑critical
Errors or misjudgments can materially affect safety, production output, equipment integrity, or customer commitments
Directly shapes maintenance capability, reliability performance, and operational stability

Qualifications
Education & Experience

High school diploma or GED required
Extensive experience in manufacturing maintenance, skilled trades, or industrial environments required
Advanced technical training, certifications, or apprenticeship completion strongly preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Mastery‑level knowledge of industrial mechanical, electrical, and automation systems
Exceptional troubleshooting, analytical, and diagnostic capability
Ability to interpret complex electrical schematics, PLC logic, and technical documentation
Strong judgment in high‑risk or time‑sensitive situations
Excellent communication, mentoring, and influence skills
Uncompromising commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement
Additional Job Details
Support & Production – S4

Organizational Impact

Communication & Influence

Innovation & Complexity

Leadership & Talent Management

Knowledge & Experience

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
First 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.