Engineering Co-Op

Nidec Motor Corporation

Apr 5

Applications are closed

Internship
Part-time
Off-cycle Internship
Engineering
Saint Louis

Requirements

Planned B.S. degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
Experience with electronics and the ability to use an oscilloscope are a plus
Strong technical knowledge and hands on skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Results oriented, self-motivated – high achiever
Strong analytical ability and strategic/critical thinker
Excellent organization skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize projects efficiently
Experience with Microsoft Excel

Responsibilities

Assist engineers in performing motor tests
Prepare motors, test fixtures, and various test equipment
Collect data and summarize in a report using graphical analysis of the test data.
Assist engineers in troubleshooting motor issues.
Assemble, disassemble, and/or modify motors related to experimentation to determine improvements.
Use electronic and mechanical lab tools for various measurements to describe motor performance and features.
Prepare and ship motor samples to customers.
Ability to work 20 to 30 hours weekly
Work directly with applications engineering to solve application issues – also works with development, manufacturing and purchasing
Assist applications engineering team in identifying and developing motor designs for customer's specific general industry systems
Use calipers, a CMM, or a surface table to measure parts
Write engineering change notices
Run a dynamometer to test electric motors
Assist with samples, customer approvals, manufacturing issues and UL approvals
Estimates and tracks time required to perform customer and internal support

Nidec Motor Corporation

For everything that spins and moves.

Manufacturing & Electronics

Industry

5001-10,000

Employees

Mission & Purpose

With a pedigree dating back more than a century, Nidec Motor Corporation (NMC) is a leading manufacturer of commercial motors, industrial motors, appliance motors, and controls. The NMC product line features a full line of U.S. MOTORS® brand high efficiency motors for industrial applications in water treatment, mining, oil and gas, and power generation, and for commercial applications such as pool and spa, condensers, cooling towers and large refrigeration units. In February 2017, Nidec acquired Leroy-Somer and Control Techniques, greatly expanding our offering in industrial motors, controls and generators. Nidec Corporation is a global enterprise comprised of approximately 230 subsidiaries/affiliates including Nidec Motor Corporation. Nidec is the world's No.1 comprehensive motor manufacturer handling "everything that spins and moves", miniature to gigantic. Aspiring to achieve still higher growth and greater market share, each group company is enhancing its technical capabilities and competitive edge. We are a global leader in the design and manufacture of electric motors and integrated controls.