Maintenance Technician

NIDEC POWERTRAIN SYSTEMS DE MEXICO S.A. DE C.V.San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosícomputrabajopublished 08/28/2026
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Join our Maintenance team as a Maintenance Technician! Nidec Powertrain Systems de México is a division of Nidec Corporation, a world leader in the manufacturing of motors and automotive components. As a transnational company with high standards of Japanese engineering precision, our plant in Mexico is key in the global supply chain, operating under international regulations. In this position, you will be a fundamental piece within the Maintenance department, ensuring maximum availability, operational continuity, and technical optimization of our automated production lines.

What will be your mission?

To guarantee the maximum availability, reliability, and operational continuity of the automated assembly lines in the production area. Your main objective will be the precise execution of preventive and corrective maintenance, fault diagnosis through root cause analysis, and the programming of continuous improvements in PLC systems, ensuring the highest standards of quality and engineering of the plant.

Your main challenges (activities) will be:

  • Execute preventive and corrective maintenance on automated assembly lines.
  • Perform fault diagnosis through root cause analysis and implement effective countermeasures.
  • Resolve complex faults and apply continuous improvements through PLC programming and modification.
  • Design and optimize preventive maintenance plans, as well as complement existing schemes.
  • Manage spare parts stock and coordinate attention and support with technical providers.
  • Prepare detailed technical fault reports for the operational control of the area.

What do we need from you?

Experience: Minimum 3 years of experience in automated assembly lines within the automotive industry.

Indispensable technical knowledge:

  • Mastery in electricity, electronics, pneumatics, hydraulics, and automation.
  • Interpretation and diagnosis of electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic diagrams.
  • Programming and manipulation of PLC for fault detection and development of process improvements.
  • Basic handling of service equipment such as compressors, chillers, electrical substations, and dryers.
  • Use of basic workshop tools, drills, and cutting equipment.

Languages: Intermediate English

Desirable: Knowledge of plastic injection machines and previous experience with assembly robots of various brands.

Your education:

Education: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or an area related to Industrial Maintenance.

Soft Skills (Key competencies):

  • Analytical thinking and problem solving: Ability for accurate diagnosis of operational faults and root cause analysis for the implementation of effective countermeasures.
  • Proactivity and continuous improvement initiative: Focus oriented towards process optimization and program modification to prevent incidents and complement maintenance plans.
  • Teamwork and effective communication: Ability to collaborate with different operational areas, prepare clear technical reports, and coordinate effectively with external providers.
  • Sense of urgency and adaptation: Ability to respond opportunely to unforeseen faults in the production line while maintaining quality and work pace under demanding regulations.
  • Attention to detail and precision: Technical rigor in the interpretation of diagrams and in the execution of preventive and corrective maintenance.

Why is Nidec the place for you?

  • You will be part of a company with a transnational presence.
  • Competitive Salary.
  • Competitive benefits package.
  • Work from Monday to Friday (3-SHIFT ROLE)
  • Location in Parque Colinas.

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now and be part of the transformation of global mobility with Nidec Powertrain Systems de México.

Requirements

  • Minimum education: Higher education
  • Bachelor's degree 3 years of experience
  • Languages: English
  • Age: between 25 and 35 years
  • Knowledge: Automotive, Equipment maintenance, Preventive maintenance

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