Motion/Robotics Engineering Co-Op

Posted:
10/20/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Missouri, United States ⋅ St. Louis, Missouri, United States

Experience Level(s):
Internship

Field(s):
Mechanical Engineering

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

Nidec is the world's No.1 comprehensive motor manufacturer handling "everything that spins and moves", miniature to gigantic. Nidec is a global enterprise comprised of over 300 subsidiaries/affiliates. We are a leading manufacturer of commercial motors, industrial motors, appliance motors, and controls. Our product line features a full line of high efficiency motors for industrial applications in water treatment, mining, oil and gas, and power generation, and for commercial applications such as pool and spa, condensers, cooling towers and large refrigeration units.

From keeping us comfortable in our homes to pumping clean water to making our cars more safe, electric motors are an indispensable part of our daily lives. At Nidec, our employees are on the forefront of developing new motor technologies. As we move deeper into the age of robotics, the impact of motors will only increase.

With over 140,000 employees stationed worldwide, Nidec continues to be a unique organization, and each location maintains its individual personality.

Job Description

The Motion Control Engineering division is looking for a Co-Op to assist with a newly awarded customer programs related to the robotics/material handling automation industry. 

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.
  • Test and create related documentation

Requirements:

  • BSME/EE undergraduate study, JR or early SR level
  • Able to work minimum 32 hours / week (40 preferred)
  • Opportunity is for Spring/Summer 2025 with opportunity to extend in to Fall 2025
  • Experience with common shop hand tools
  • CAD experience a plus (Pro Engineer Creo preferred)
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite
  • Capable of writing reports based on testing completed

Additional Job Details

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

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.