Quality Engineer Co-op

Nidec Corporation; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Nidec Corporation in St. Louis, MO offers a Co-op Quality Engineer opportunity designed for students to gain hands-on experience within the quality department.

You will support audits, data collection, and root-cause analyses while rotating through teams and adhering to established procedures. As a co-op, you’ll learn to prepare reports and dashboards, contribute to continuous improvement, and collaborate with cross-functional colleagues to improve product quality and meet regulatory

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university.
• Pursuing a degree in a relevant field (e.g., Engineering, Business, Finance, IT, Supply Chain, HR, Marketing, Manufacturing, or related discipline)
• Eligibility for cooperative education participation through academic institution
• Strong interest in gaining practical work experience
• Ability to learn quickly and follow instructions
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Assist with quality inspections, audits, and process evaluations.
• Collect, analyze, and report quality performance data.
• Support investigations of defects, nonconformances, and customer complaints.
• Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action activities.
• Assist in teardown of customer motor returns
• Maintain quality documentation, records, and procedures.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and Lean/Six Sigma initiatives.
• Prepare reports, dashboards, and presentations on quality metrics.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve product and process quality.
• Help ensure compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Strong interest in practical work

Effective written and verbal comms

Ability to learn quickly

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Co-op eligibility through academic institution

Pursuing a degree in a relevant field (Engineering, Business, IT, etc.)

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

The Quality Engineer Co‑op role is a temporary, experiential learning position designed to provide students with hands‑on, practical work experience related to their field of study. Co‑op participants contribute to meaningful projects and day‑to‑day business activities while developing professional skills, technical knowledge, and an understanding of real‑world organizational operations.

Job Description Role Overview

The Co‑op position supports assigned teams, projects, and operational activities within the quality department. Responsibilities are tailored to the student’s academic background, skills, and learning objectives. Co‑ops are expected to apply classroom knowledge to practical assignments, follow established procedures, and collaborate effectively with team members. This role operates under close supervision and may rotate through different tasks or projects depending on departmental needs and the duration of the assignment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with quality inspections, audits, and process evaluations.
• Collect, analyze, and report quality performance data.
• Support investigations of defects, nonconformances, and customer complaints.
• Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action activities.
• Assist in teardown of customer motor returns
• Maintain quality documentation, records, and procedures.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and Lean/Six Sigma initiatives.
• Prepare reports, dashboards, and presentations on quality metrics.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve product and process quality.
• Help ensure compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements.

Learning & Skill Development

Apply academic knowledge to real‑world business or technical challenges

Develop professional skills such as communication, time management, and teamwork

Learn organizational systems, tools, and processes relevant to the role

Data, Documentation & Reporting

Collect, organize, and analyze data as assigned

Prepare basic reports, presentations, or documentation

Maintain accurate records and follow documentation standards

Collaboration & Communication

Work closely with supervisors, mentors, and team members

Participate in meetings, training sessions, and reviews

Communicate progress, challenges, and results clearly and professionally

Safety, Compliance & Professional Conduct

Follow all company policies, safety requirements, and confidentiality standards

Adhere to ethical and professional workplace expectations

Complete required training and onboarding activities

Qualifications Education & Eligibility

Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university

Pursuing a degree in a relevant field (e.g., Engineering, Business, Finance, IT, Supply Chain, HR, Marketing, Manufacturing, or related discipline)

Eligibility for cooperative education participation through academic institution

Eligibility for cooperative education participation through academic institution

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Strong interest in gaining practical work experience

Ability to learn quickly and follow instructions

Basic analytical, technical, or administrative skills appropriate to field of study

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Assignment Details

Assignment length and schedule vary by department and academic program

Work may be full‑time or part‑time depending on program structure

Specific duties, learning objectives, and deliverables defined at assignment start

Additional Job Details

Nidec is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Aff… 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.