Test Lab Engineer Co-op

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

Job Description

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 safer, electric motors are an indispensable part of our daily lives. At Nidec, our employees are at 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.

The Test Lab Engineer Co-Op will support hardware development programs for HVAC and Commercial system applications.

Duties:

• Support hardware testing on development programs for HVAC and Commercial system applications. Interface with software and hardware design engineers to determine the appropriate test parameters on these applications. Help develop hardware validation samples for testing and customer evaluation.
• Assist engineers and technicians with various software and hardware tasks for the test labs.
• Assemble and modify electronic controls for testing and customer samples.
• Set up and perform testing on motor controls and related hardware.
• Document testing and test results

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Working to achieve a B.S in Electrical Engineering
• Junior status
• Ability to work a minimum of 25 hours per week during business hours.
• Familiarity with electronic test equipment – multimeters, oscilloscopes, etc.
• Good hands-on skills such as soldering and mechanical assembly.
• Ability to collaborate with multi-functional teams.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Good communication (written and verbal) and organization skills.
• Solid interpersonal skills and team orientation.
• Strong technical and problem-solving skills.

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

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.