Engineering Co-op

Nidec•Saint Louis, MO

About The Position

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 Job Description Summary Nidec is the world's No.1 comprehensive motor manufacturer handling "everything that spins and moves", miniature to gigantic. Nidec is a global enterprise comprised of over 300 subsidiaries/affiliates. We are a leading manufacturer of commercial motors, industrial motors, appliance motors, and controls. Our product line features a full line of 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. From keeping us comfortable in our homes to pumping clean water to making our cars more safe, electric motors are an indispensable part of our daily lives. At Nidec, our employees are on the forefront of developing new motor technologies. As we move deeper into the age of robotics, the impact of motors will only increase. With over 140,000 employees stationed worldwide, Nidec continues to be a unique organization, and each location maintains its individual personality. The Application Engineering Co-Op is a technically inclined individual to aid in creating custom motor solutions that solve customer system issues for general industry applications.

Requirements

Planned B.S. degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
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

Nice To Haves

Experience with electronics and the ability to use an oscilloscope are a plus

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