Senior BESS Service Technician

Nidec · North America

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

Nidec is the world’s leading manufacturer of electric motors, drives, and controls, powering nearly everything that spins and moves, from smartphones and household appliances to electric vehicles, factories, data centers, aircraft, and critical infrastructure.

Founded in 1973 and headquartered in Kyoto, Japan, Nidec operates more than 300 group companies across 40+ countries, with over 100,000 employees worldwide. Rooted in Japanese craftsmanship and continuous improvement, we combine global capability with local expertise to solve complex challenges and keep the world moving.

Job Description

Role Overview
The Senior BESS Service Technician functions as the highest‑level individual contributor within the Field Service Representative career path. The role independently manages complex service engagements, supports critical customer operations, and resolves non‑routine service challenges. Success is demonstrated through exceptional service execution, strong customer relationships, minimized service risk, and leadership in field service best practices.

Key Responsibilities
Senior‑Level Field Service Execution & Ownership

Independently lead and execute advanced, non‑routine field service activities including installations, maintenance, repairs, inspections, and system support
Manage high‑priority, complex, or escalated service engagements with significant customer impact
Serve as the primary on‑site representative during critical service events or outages
Make field‑level decisions to balance safety, service quality, customer needs, and operational risk

Customer Leadership & Relationship Management

Act as a trusted senior on‑site contact for customer leadership and key stakeholders
Communicate service plans, findings, risks, and outcomes clearly and professionally
Manage customer expectations during complex or disruptive service situations
Protect and strengthen long‑term customer relationships through professionalism and results

Safety, Compliance & Risk Leadership

Demonstrate leadership in safety culture and compliance with all site, environmental, and company requirements
Identify and mitigate safety, quality, and procedural risks in the field
Serve as an escalation point for safety or compliance issues during service execution
Support regulatory inspections, audits, or customer compliance reviews as needed

Documentation, Reporting & Systems Expertise

Ensure accurate, detailed, and timely completion of service documentation, reports, and work orders
Verify service records, observations, and materials usage for completeness and accuracy
Analyze service data and trends to identify recurring issues or improvement opportunities

Coordination & Cross‑Functional Collaboration

Coordinate service activities involving Field Service Representatives, Engineers, Technicians, and Coordinators
Work closely with operations, engineering, logistics, and service leadership to resolve complex issues
Support planning and execution of major service initiatives, outages, or enterprise customer events

Mentorship, Training & Continuous Improvement

Provide mentoring, training, and work guidance to other Field Service employees
Review service work for quality, accuracy, and adherence to procedures
Share best practices, lessons learned, and service standards across the field organization
Contribute to development and refinement of service procedures and training materials

Qualifications
Education & Experience

High school diploma or equivalent required
Associate degree, technical training, or equivalent experience preferred
Minimum 7 years of progressive field service, customer service, or technical support experience, reflecting senior‑level capability
Ability and willingness to travel extensively to customer or job sites

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Expert‑level knowledge of field service operations and customer support practices
Proven ability to independently manage complex, high‑pressure service environments
Strong problem‑solving, decision‑making, and risk‑management skills
Exceptional customer‑service, communication, and interpersonal skills
High attention to safety, quality, and documentation accuracy
Ability to lead, mentor, and influence others without direct authority
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities
Demonstrated professionalism, judgment, and accountability

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

Work Shift Schedule

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.

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