Engineering Co-op

Nidec Motor Corporation; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 24,796 - 33,062; Full time

Job summary

Nidec Motor Corporation in Fort Smith, Arkansas is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Co-Op to support engineering objectives and gain hands-on experience in motor design, documentation, and manufacturing support. You'll work on cross-functional collaboration, process improvement, and industry-standard engineering practices.

The role offers exposure to drawing creation/modification, BOM documentation, and timely communication with engineers and production teams, with mentorship from site leaders.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in Mechanical Engineering program with active student status.
• Completed at least 60 credit hours toward ME degree.
• Basic understanding of drawings, tolerancing and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specs.
• Strong communication, organization and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Create and modify drawings as part of ongoing projects.
• Coordinate with engineers and manufacturing to meet customer requirements.
• Review industry standards for requirements and compliance.
• Create and modify BOMs and docs to support customer/manufacturing needs.
• Collaborate with functions to drive quality and process improvements.
• Work with leaders on expediting documentation changes.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Interpreting technical drawings

Understanding tolerancing

Education

Currently enrolled in Mechanical Engineering degree program

Completed at least 60 credit hours toward Mechanical Engineering degree

Job description

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

This Mechanical Engineering Co-Op position supports the Ft. Smith, Arkansas Engineering site in achieving engineering objectives while providing the Co-Op student with hands-on experience in motor design, documentation, and manufacturing support. This role offers exposure to cross-functional collaboration, process improvement, and industry-standard engineering practices, providing a meaningful learning experience while contributing to real engineering projects.

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Creating and modifying drawings.
• Coordinate with engineers and manufacturing to ensure that all customer requirements are met
• Review industry standards for requirements and compliance
• Create and modify BOM's and other documentation to support customer and manufacturing requirements
• Collaborate with all functions of the business in driving quality and process improvement initiatives
• Will work closely with leaders on expediting documentation changes

Minimum Qualification

• Currently enrolled in a Mechanical Engineering degree program at an accredited college or university.
• Completed at least 60 credit hours toward a Mechanical Engineering degree.
• Basic understanding of engineering drawings, geometric tolerancing, and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualification

• Exposure to electric motor manufacturing, mechanical design projects, or hands-on engineering experience through coursework, internships, co-ops, or student projects is preferred.
• Possesses strong problem-solving skills with experience in IHP motor design and process desired.
• Demonstrate exceptional written and oral communication skills

Additional Job Details

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affir

Nidec is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and ... All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, genetic information, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Work Shift Schedule

First Shift (United States of America)

No Soliciting

Nidec will not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies in response to Nidec job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. Pre-approval from the Nidec Talent Acquisition team is required before any external candidate can be submitted and such candidate must be submitted to the Nidec Talent Acquisition team.