Application Engineering Co-Op

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Job Summary

Job Description

• 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 customers 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

• 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
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No Soliciting

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