Electro-Mechanical Motor Design

Austincc; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Part time

Job summary

A family-run electric motor design company in Syracuse is seeking an Electro-Mechanical Motor Design Co-op intern. Candidates should be enrolled in engineering programs, eager to learn, and authorized to work in the USA. You will collaborate with engineers on hands-on projects related to electric motor design and testing. Ideal candidates will have a basic understanding of electric motors and CAD tools. Compensation is $20/hour, in person with no remote opportunities.

Qualifications

• Understanding of electric motors and circuitry basics.
• Familiarity with measurement tools like oscilloscopes and multimeters.
• Experience with at least one programming language.

Responsibilities

• Assisting motor design engineers with design and optimization.
• Creating engineering drawings using AutoCAD or SolidWorks.
• Analyzing test data from motor testing processes.

Skills

Creative thinker

Hands-on experience

Teamwork experience

Effective communication skills

Basic understanding of electric motors

Education

Enrolled in Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing Engineering or related programs

Tools

ANSYS

COMSOL

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Position Title: Electro-Mechanical Motor Design Co-op

D&D Motor Systems is a small, family‑run business that designs and manufactures electric DC brush motors for a variety of e‑mobility platforms, hydraulic systems, and more. With over 23 years of experience, our motors are used in a wide range of applications and industries, including: Golf carts, auto haulers, mining vehicles, aerial lifts, material handling equipment, go‑karts, ATVs, UTVs, boats, lawn mowers, trailers, dump trucks, and ice resurfacing machines.

We proudly operate our own production lines in New York. Currently, we are in a business development phase and are expanding our product line with more advanced electric motor technologies.

The candidate MUST be a resident of New York state or be willing to become a resident before starting the internship. Requirements are a New York State license and a formal Lease or Housing Agreement. This is so we can get a partial funding re‑imbursement from NYSERDA. Any offer is contingent upon getting that NYSERDA approval.

Who Are You?

We are seeking a creative, hands‑on, and motivated student who is eager to learn and grow. You will be working closely with our engineering team and other co‑ops on various exciting projects. You do not need prior experience in everything listed, just a willingness to learn, collaborate, and take ownership of your work.

Example Projects You May Work On:

• Developing standard procedures for testing electric motors (based on IEEE/IEC/NEMA)
• Performing Electromagnetic FEM simulations using ANSYS, COMSOL, or Altair
• Performing Structural FEM Simulation in SolidWorks
• Conducting market research on AC/DC motor applications to support business growth
• Writing white papers on specific electric motor applications
• Supporting website and application development
• Assisting with 2D and 3D CAD design of products

Required Qualifications:

• Enrolled in Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing Engineering, or related programs
• Basic understanding of electric motors and motor control circuitry
• Familiarity with measurement tools (e.g., oscilloscopes, multimeters, calipers, gauges, etc.)
• Experience with at least one programming language
• Knowledge of CAD tools (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, etc.)
• Teamwork experience and effective communication skills
• Good time management and task responsibility
• Previous internship or co‑op experience is a plus

Note: Even if you meet only 50% of the listed qualifications, we strongly encourage you to apply.

Preferred Qualifications:

• FEM simulation experience with ANSYS Maxwell, COMSOL, or FEMM
• Experience with Field‑Oriented Control (FOC) drive simulations
• Familiarity with standard electric motor parameter extraction methods
• Hands‑on experience testing electric motors
• Mechanical and thermal modeling of electric machines
• 2D and 3D design experience using AutoCAD or SolidWorks
• Knowledge of winding processes for electric motors
• Strong technical writing skills (e.g., scientific or white papers)

Basic Responsibilities:

You will receive training and guidance from senior engineers. Based on your interests and abilities, you may work on:

• Assisting motor design engineers with design, optimization, and manufacturing of motors
• Creating or modifying engineering drawings using AutoCAD or SolidWorks
• Reviewing and suggesting improvements to manufacturing and testing procedures
• Supporting motor testing processes and analyzing test data
• Contributing to business and manufacturing reporting
• Assisting engineers with customer satisfaction services
• Supporting tools like our “Choosing a Motor” tool and internal simulations
• Helping implement our new Electric Motor Design Platform and integrate it with our product line of over 650 motors

Candidate MUST be authorized to work in the USA. (NO Sponsoring Opportunities Available)

Position Compensation: $20 / hour (No funds available for Relocation or Lodging)

Start Date: January/2026 (Minimum internship period is 4 months)

Employment Location: Syracuse, New York. In person (no possibility for remote work)