Welcoming New Talent to NIDEC MACHINE TOOL AMERICA

As NIDEC MACHINE TOOL AMERICA continues to grow, so does our team. Bringing in new talent is central to how we expand our capabilities, strengthen our support, and continue delivering value to our customers.

We are excited to officially welcome two new members to the team: Thomas and Alex. We sat down with both of them to discuss their backgrounds, what drew them to the world of manufacturing, and what they are looking forward to as they get started at NIDEC MACHINE TOOL AMERICA.

Thomas O. – Applications Engineer for Additive Technologies

Thomas joins NIDEC MACHINE TOOL AMERICA with a strong foundation in both traditional machining and additive manufacturing. His career began with hands-on experience programming and operating CNC machines, where he built a deep understanding of shop floor operations and the day-to-day realities of production. He later moved into a manufacturing engineering role, supporting technicians and ensuring efficient, reliable operations in high performance environments.

Most recently, Thomas worked as an applications engineer focused on directed energy deposition (DED) hybrid systems. In that role, he helped customers implement additive solutions and gain a better understanding of how these technologies fit into real world workflows.

“To be honest, I originally was not planning on working in manufacturing,” Thomas shared. “But the necessities of my first job resulted in my gaining significant experience on the shop floor. I enjoyed the feeling of having something tangible I can point to when people asked what I did, so that was what I continued to focus on for the rest of my career.”

At NIDEC MACHINE TOOL AMERICA, Thomas will be focused on supporting our Advanced Manufacturing Technologies team, particularly within our LAMDA series. He is eager to dive into new projects that bridge the gap between software and hardware.

He also noted the strong first impression the team has made. “Everyone has been very forthright and helpful. I look forward to working with everyone here in Wixom as well as in the NIDEC OKK office in Roselle.”

Alex K. – Field Service Technician/Engineer

Alex joins the NIDEC MACHINE TOOL AMERICA Service team with a lifelong curiosity for how things work. From an early age, he was taking apart electronics and appliances to figure out how to fix them. It was a mindset that naturally evolved into working with industrial equipment.

“The things that caught my interest in manufacturing are the endless opportunities for growth and learning,” Alex said. “Most days it is not work, but more like being compensated to have fun and watch the results of my work come to life.”

In his role as a Field Service Technician/Engineer, Alex will be working directly with customers in the field. He will be supporting a wide range of machines including milling, boring, grinding, and gear cutting equipment. His goal in the first six months is to gain a comprehensive understanding of the full NIDEC lineup so he can help wherever he is needed.

Alex emphasized how important team culture is to him, and it was something he immediately noticed at NIDEC MACHINE TOOL AMERICA. “NIDEC hit a home run from the first conversation I had with them. They are very methodical in all that they do, which spoke highly about the culture here. Everyone helps one another to ensure the team is strong.”

He also addressed common misconceptions about the industry. “People think that it is boring or a dead end, but that is the furthest from the truth… With hard work and commitment to learning, the doors will open up wider than you can imagine.”

Looking Ahead

As we continue to grow, adding team members like Thomas and Alex is key to supporting our operations. Their combined experience, curiosity, and hands-on mindset reflect the direction we are heading as a company.

We are excited to have them on board and look forward to the impact they will make for our customers and team.

Welcome to the team, Thomas and Alex!