Engineering Co-Op

Nidec Corporation; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Nidec Corporation's Automation Engineering division in St. Louis invites a Co-Op to support the Project Engineering team working on robotics and material handling automation projects.

The role covers development, testing, validation and documentation for next-generation motor technologies. Ideal candidates have a BS in ECE/ME, or related field, are comfortable with CAD (Creo) and common shop tools, and can commit at least 24 hours per week with preference for 40 hours.

Qualifications

• BSME, BSEE or equivalent undergraduate study.
• Able to work minimum 24 hours / week (40 preferred).
• Experience with common shop hand tools.
• CAD experience (Creo preferred).
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Manage a database for components, requesting quotes, issuing purchase orders, and tracking supplier lead times
• Assist with prototype builds, design of prototype assist tooling, and managing CAD data in company database systems
• Testing and related documentation

Skills

CAD experience (Creo)

Shop tools experience

Microsoft Office

Education

BSME, BSEE or equivalent undergraduate study

Tools

Pro Engineer Creo

CAD software

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 Description

The Automation Engineering division is seeking a Co-Op for the Project Engineering team to support newly awarded customer programs within the robotics and material handling automation industries. This position will support the development, application, and integration of electric motor and motion control solutions used in automated equipment and robotic systems. The Co-Op will assist with engineering activities including product development, testing, validation, documentation, and project execution for next-generation motor technologies supporting new customer applications.

Responsibilities

• Manage a database for components, requesting quotes, issuing purchase orders, and tracking supplier lead times
• Assist with prototype builds, design of prototype assist tooling, and managing CAD data in company database systems
• Testing and related documentation

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• BSME, BSEE or equivalent undergraduate study, SO, JR or early SR level
• Able to work minimum 24 hours / week (40 preferred)
• Experience with common shop hand tools
• CAD experience (Pro Engineer Creo preferred)
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at Nidec Nidec is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. 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. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following website: http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf

Work Shift Schedule

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.

Nidec has worked its way up to become the world\'s No.1 manufacturer of small precision motors. In the process, Nidec has gradually expanded its product lineup to include a variety of small to large motors, application products for machinery, and electronic and optical components. At present, its products are used in a wide range of fields and devices including information and telecommunications equipment, office equipment, home appliances, automobiles, industrial equipment, and environmental energy. "For Everything that Spins and Moves", the Group is creating next-generation drive technologies to meet the needs of the society.