Industrial Tour to Nidec Kato Engineering – North Mankato, MN
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INDUSTRY TOUR — NIDEC POWER
Date 📅 : Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Time⏰ : 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Location📍 :2075 W Howard Dr, North Mankato, MN 56003
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Closed-toe shoes & long pants required.
Registration closes November 12th, 2025 @ 4 p.m.
Industry Tour: Nidec Power – IEEE MNSU Student Branch
Join IEEE Mankato for an exclusive guided tour of Nidec Power Mankato, one of the region’s major manufacturers in electrical and industrial systems. This tour offers students the opportunity to explore real engineering environments, learn about modern manufacturing processes, and connect with professionals in the field.
Participants will gain insights into:
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Power systems manufacturing
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Engineering project workflows
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Industrial operations and equipment
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Internship and career pathways within Nidec and similar companies
This tour is open to all students—freshmen through seniors—and is especially recommended for CE, EE, ME, Engineering and IT majors.
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12:30 PM – 12:50 PM – Check-in & Carpool coordination
1:00 PM – 1:10 PM – Welcome + Safety briefing by Nidec staff
1:10 PM – 1:40 PM – Facility Overview & Engineering Divisions
1:40 PM – 2:30 PM – Manufacturing Floor Tour
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Power systems assembly
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Industrial testing procedures
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Engineering workflows
2:30 PM – 2:50 PM – Q&A with Engineers, Hiring Managers
2:50 PM – 3:00 PM – Closing remarks + Networking & Photo
3:00 PM – Tour ends
Questions? Need a ride? Email IEEE MNSU Student Branch: ieee@mnsu.edu
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