Nidec

At a Glance

Company Name: Nidec
Location: Hoffman Estates, Illinois
Shop Type: OEM / Engineering Lab (Non-Production)
Industries Served: Industrial motors, gearboxes, electromechanical systems
Typical Work: Prototype machining, R&D, engineering support
Machining Capabilities: CNC Milling, Manual Machining, Gear Cutting, Prototyping
Materials: Steel, Aluminum, specialty alloys
Certifications: N/A (engineering lab environment)
Shift Environment: Day shift

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About Nidec

Nidec is a global technology manufacturer supporting a wide range of industrial and electromechanical applications. The Hoffman Estates, IL facility houses a Product Engineering Lab where machining directly supports design validation, prototyping, and process development for motors and gearbox assemblies.

Unlike a traditional production shop, machining at Nidec’s engineering lab is hands-on, collaborative, and highly technical. Machinists work closely with engineers to build prototype components, develop machining strategies, and solve real-world manufacturing challenges — often from concept through final validation.

This environment is well-suited for machinists who enjoy variety, ownership of their work, and problem-solving, rather than repetitive production cycles.

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The Work You’ll Be Doing

Machinists at Nidec work on:

• Part Types: Prototype gears, pinions, motor and gearbox components, tooling, and fixtures
• Production Style: Engineering lab work, prototypes, one-offs, and short-run development parts
• Typical Tolerances: Tight-tolerance precision components
• Programming & Setup: Setup-to-finish ownership, G-code programming, CAM exposure
• Materials Machined: Steel, aluminum, and other materials used in motor and gearbox systems

Machinists are involved early in the process and regularly contribute feedback to engineering teams.

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Machining Capabilities

• CNC Milling
• Manual Machining (mills & lathes)
• Gear Hobbing & Inspection
• Prototype & R&D Machining
• Build-to-Print Engineering Support

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CNC Equipment

CNC Mills

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Manual & Support Equipment

• Manual lathes and mills
• Gear hobbing equipment
• Opportunity to expand into grinders and additional lab equipment

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Software & Programming

• CAM Software: FeatureCAM
• Programming: G-code
• Inspection & Measurement: Precision inspection tools for gears and tight-tolerance components

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Quality, Inspection & Engineering Standards

Machining within Nidec’s Engineering Lab is supported by:

• In-process and first-article inspection
• Precision gear inspection methods
• Strong documentation and engineering collaboration
• 5S and safety-focused lab standards

This ensures machinists work in a structured, professional environment with clear expectations.

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Why Machinists Choose to Work at Nidec

Machinists are drawn to Nidec because of:

• A non-production engineering lab environment
• Direct collaboration with product and application engineers
• High-variety, technically engaging work
• Ownership over setups, programming, and processes
• Clean, organized, professional workspace
• Opportunities to expand skills beyond standard production machining

This is a role for machinists who enjoy thinking, building, and improving — not just running parts.

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Open CNC Machinist Jobs

Nidec is currently hiring for:

• CNC Machinist – Engineering Lab

👉 View current CNC machining jobs at Nidec on hireCNC