About the role#
Nidec Motor Corporation is hiring a Mechanical Engineer Co-Op for the Acoustics and Vibration Lab in St. Louis. This is a paid, full-time, on-site position with a rolling term. You will work 30 hours per week, starting in January 2026.
What you'll do#
- Assist engineers with acoustic, vibration, electrical, and mechanical motor testing.
- Prepare motors, applications, test fixtures, and sensors for testing.
- Design and modify test fixtures.
- Troubleshoot test issues, including disassembling and reassembling parts for modifications.
- Use lab tools and measurement equipment to determine the electrical and mechanical properties of motors.
- Perform basic coding for data analysis, manipulation, and post-processing.
- Write reports, graph data, and interpret results for engineer review.
- Prepare and ship parts to customers or other company locations.
- Safely operate hand and power tools like drills and band saws.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a B.S. degree program for Mechanical Engineering.
- Strong knowledge of mechanical and basic electrical circuit theory.
- Professional communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Ability to work independently and solve problems.
- Attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
- Experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Familiarity with MATLAB or ANSYS is preferred but not required.
- Knowledge of acoustics, digital signal processing, Fourier Analysis, or modal analysis is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: St. Louis, Missouri, United States.
- This position is on-site.
- This role does not offer sponsorship.
About Nidec Motor Corporation
Nidec Motor Corporation manufactures commercial, industrial, and appliance motors along with associated controls. The company operates as part of a global enterprise that produces equipment for water treatment, mining, and power generation. It maintains headquarters in Creve Coeur, Missouri. With over 5,000 employees, the organization focuses on the design and production of electric motors and integrated control systems.
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