Application Engineering Co-Op

Location: St. Louis

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Job Summary

Job Description The Application Engineering Co-Op is a technically inclined individual to aid in creating custom motor solutions that solve customer system issues for general industry applications.

Duties:

Assist engineers in performing motor tests

Prepare motors, test fixtures, and various test equipment

Collect data and summarize in a report using graphical analysis of the test data.

Assist engineers in troubleshooting motor issues.

Assemble, disassemble, and/or modify motors related to experimentation to determine improvements.

Use electronic and mechanical lab tools for various measurements to describe motor performance and features.

Prepare and ship motor samples to customers.

Work directly with applications engineering to solve application issues – also works with development, manufacturing and purchasing

Assist applications engineering team in identifying and developing motor designs for customer's specific general industry systems

Use calipers, a CMM, or a surface table to measure parts

Write engineering change notices

Run a dynamometer to test electric motors

Assist with samples, customer approvals, manufacturing issues and UL approvals

Estimates and tracks time required to perform customer and internal support

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Planned B.S. degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Ability to work 20 to 30 hours weekly

Experience with electronics and the ability to use an oscilloscope are a plus Strong technical knowledge and hands on skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Results oriented, self-motivated – high achiever

Strong analytical ability and strategic/critical thinker

Excellent organization skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize projects efficiently

Experience with Microsoft Excel 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.

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