Electrical Engineering Co-Op - Motor Design & Testing

Nidec Motor Corporation; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Nidec Motor Corporation in Fort Smith, AR is seeking an Electrical Engineering Co-Op to support the Fort Smith engineering team in the design, development, and support of electric motor products.

You will gain hands-on experience with motor design, performance testing, engineering documentation, and cross-functional collaboration with manufacturing, quality, and operations, while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an Electrical Engineering degree program.
• Have completed at least 60 credit hours toward an Electrical Engineering degree.
• Basic understanding of electrical circuits, power systems, electromagnetics, or electric machines.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics, engineering drawings, and technical specifications.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and development of electrical systems, components, and electric motor products.
• Support engineering research and analysis to help ensure designs are safe, efficient, and cost-effective.
• Create, modify, and review technical drawings, specifications, Bills of Materials (BOMs), and engineering documentation.
• Collaborate with engineers, technicians, and manufacturing personnel to troubleshoot technical issues and support problem-solving efforts.
• Assist with testing, data collection, and performance evaluation of electrical systems and components.
• Support compliance activities by reviewing applicable industry standards, customer specifications, and engineering requirements.
• Provide technical support to engineering and manufacturing teams while learning industry best practices.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on product quality, reliability, safety, and manufacturing efficiency.

Skills

Electrical circuits

Power systems

Electromagnetics

Electric machines

Schematic interpretation

Engineering drawings

Technical specifications

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Electrical Engineering degree (60 credits completed)

Job description

Nidec Motor Corporation in Fort Smith, AR is seeking an Electrical Engineering Co-Op to support the Fort Smith engineering team in the design, development, and support of electric motor products.

You will gain hands-on experience with motor design, performance testing, engineering documentation, and cross-functional collaboration with manufacturing, quality, and operations, while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.