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Nidec

Manufactures precision motors and related components

Custom Design Marketing Co-op

Fall 2026
No salary listed
Internship
Bachelor's
St. Louis, MO, USA
In PersonOn-site in St. Louis, Missouri.
Growth & MarketingMarketing Generalist & Management

About the job

Requirements
  • Fluent in English written and spoken
  • Familiarity with electrical motor application (preferred)
  • Must possess analytical skills
  • Works well with team or individually
  • Must be a self-starter, curious and willingness to investigate and resolve issues and proactively suggests improvements
  • Education: Working for an Engineering Degree- Pre-Engineering
  • Technically inclined
  • Prior Co-op Experience/Internship would be preferred
  • Experience: Entering last two years of college
Responsibilities
  • Assist Custom Design Marketing Team in Review of consulting engineer's technical specification and matching of the specification requirements to our product offering
  • Perform Cost Analysis of products and features
  • Work with Marketing/Product management to update prices as needed
  • Research, Monitor and post projects for Sales and CDM Team
  • Identify personal training requirements to immediate supervisor
  • Adhere to support workflow requirements to achieve Service Level Agreements
  • Interact through e-mails and phone calls with Sales, Engineering and Product Management to resolve issues/problems
  • Assist in data entry/write-up of quotations for customers including detailed exceptions and/or clarifications to the specification
  • Perform other duties and responsibilities assigned by immediate supervisor from time to time
  • Update historical dimensions prints into Engineering/CDM library
  • Review quoting process Standard Operating Procedures Documentation - Interview team members and shadow quoting steps to write clear, step-by-steps SOPs for different quoting scenarios (ETOs, Stock-Conversion, Duplicate Motors, Project with specifications)
  • Standard quoting template update and maintenance - Propose a standardized version of quote template (including the comments and quote inclusions)
  • Assist Training Team Lead with Lessons Learned Internal Newsletter - Collects lessons from recent quoting/order issues, customer complaints, or project successes
  • Voice of the Customer feedback review - Gathering and categorizing customer feedback from emails, can be creating surveys, or interview with Sales and relates to quoting, products offerings, and/or prices
  • Document Control and Centralization Project - Assist in organizing shared drives/documents. Review and update files
  • Motor Feature Cost Impact Analysis - Assist with Cost Analysis of new and existing products
  • Stock/Conversion/ETO Motor Identifier Tool - Create a tool to identify if requested motor can be quoted as Stock, Conversion, and/or ETO
  • NEMA and IEC motor design differences guide - Update presentations and create a simplified guide/file. Researching and compare standards, frame sizes, and terminologies
Desired Qualifications
  • Familiarity with electrical motor application (preferred)

About the company

Nidec Precision makes and sells precision motors and related components for a global customer base, including automotive motors and ADAS modules, optical components and camera shutters (Optomechatronics), high-precision parts for mobile devices, system devices for industrial robots, and factory-automation solutions like robots and AGVs. It designs, manufactures, and assembles high-accuracy motors, optical modules, and system devices in-house to deliver compact, power-efficient parts and integrated modules. It differentiates itself with leadership in camera shutters and a broad, integrated product lineup under the Nidec umbrella, enabling end-to-end supply and customized modules for high-precision applications. Its goal is to provide high-value-added, precise components and integrated systems to global customers, strengthening its position in automotive, consumer electronics, and industrial automation markets.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Tokyo, Japan

Founded

1973

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What believers are saying

  • June 2026 300 kW CDU and STC 1.0 target AI cooling demand.
  • Interop Tokyo 2026 win validated Nidec's data-center cooling credibility.
  • EV, appliance, and industrial motor platforms keep diversified revenue flowing despite turmoil.

What critics are saying

  • September 2026 investigation found falsified tests, unauthorized shipments, and country-of-origin violations.
  • Tokyo Stock Exchange special alert threatens delisting if controls fail by 2026.
  • March 2026 warned of ¥250 billion charges; accounting scandal still widens.

What makes Nidec unique

  • Nidec dominates precision motors across EVs, appliances, and industrial systems globally.
  • June 2026 liquid-cooling CDUs extend Nidec into AI data-center infrastructure.
  • Vertical integration spans die design, manufacturing, logistics, and optomechatronics modules.

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Benefits

  • PTO (Paid time off)
  • 10 Paid Holidays
  • 401(k) and company match
  • Medical, dental, and vision plans with options
  • Flexible Spending Account

Company News

Yahoo Finance
Sep 30th, 2026
Nidec records $4.4B in impairment losses across multiple segments

Nidec Corporation has announced substantial financial losses totalling JPY 689.4 billion across multiple segments. The Japanese motor manufacturer recorded impairment losses of JPY 632.1 billion on non-financial assets, with the largest write-downs in its ACIM segment at JPY 298.8 billion and Group Company Business at JPY 189.7 billion. The company also recognised JPY 22.5 billion in provisions for loss of contract in its automotive products segment, where unavoidable costs exceed expected economic benefits. Additionally, Nidec recorded JPY 4.2 billion in liabilities from a supplier settlement agreement and JPY 30.5 billion in special investigation expenses. These charges follow previous provisions announced in November 2025. Nidec apologised to shareholders and stakeholders for the inconvenience caused by these developments.

Associated Press
Jun 19th, 2026
Nidec overhauls board structure to strengthen corporate governance

Nidec Corporation has announced its new board and committee structure following its 53rd Annual General Meeting of Shareholders held on 18 June 2026. All company-proposed director candidates were elected as part of efforts to strengthen corporate governance. Mitsuya Kishida was appointed representative director, president and chief executive officer, whilst Soichiro Sakuma will chair the board of directors. The restructure includes the formation of four committees: Audit and Supervisory, Nomination, Remuneration and Sustainability. The changes form part of Nidec's strategy to enhance board effectiveness through appointing directors with diverse knowledge, experience and expertise. The majority of committee positions are filled by outside independent directors, reflecting the company's commitment to governance standards.

Business Wire
Jun 16th, 2026
Nidec delays annual report filing to September amid accounting probe and quality issues

Nidec Corporation is considering applying for an extension to file its annual securities report for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, pushing the deadline from June 30 to September 30, 2026. The Japanese manufacturer cited multiple ongoing investigations requiring additional time. A third-party committee identified widespread improper accounting practices across Nidec's operations, with involvement from management. Separately, an investigation into potential quality issues—including unauthorised changes to materials and improper testing data—is expected to conclude by end-August 2026. The company is also investigating customs duty issues following a voluntary declaration by subsidiary FIR regarding unpaid US customs duties. Nidec must assess the financial impact of all investigations before completing its audit procedures. The company has released preliminary figures but cautioned these exclude impacts from the ongoing investigations.

Business Wire
May 13th, 2026
Nidec overhauls board with nine outside directors following accounting probe

Nidec has determined its director candidates for election at its 53rd Annual General Meeting scheduled for 18 June. The Japanese motor manufacturer is reshaping its board following a third-party committee report on improper accounting within the group. The board will comprise 11 directors, including three internal members led by CEO Mitsuya Kishida and eight outside independent directors. All candidates are newly nominated, marking a complete board refresh. Seven directors will retire upon expiration of their terms, with one resigning on the same date. The restructuring forms part of Nidec's corporate governance strengthening efforts. An Executive Responsibility Investigation Committee continues examining whether current and former directors bear legal liability for the accounting issues, with potential damages claims or legal measures to follow based on their recommendations.

Mynewsdesk
Apr 13th, 2026
Nidec Advance Technology joins the SATAS.

Nidec Advance Technology joins the SATAS. Nidec Advance Technology Corporation ("Nidec Advance Technology" or "we") has announced today that it has joined the Semiconductor Assembly Test Automation and Standardization Research Association (SATAS). The SATAS is a research and development union established in April 2024 for the purposes of realizing and implementing labor reduction, automation, and standardization of the packaging, assembly, and inspection processes (downstream processes) of semiconductor manufacturing. With its membership including semiconductor manufacturers, semiconductor production equipment manufacturers, and other organizations, the SATAS promotes, among others, the establishment of open industry-wide standard specifications, the development and mounting of equipment, and the operation verification of devices on integrated pilot lines. In addition, the SATAS engages in the "research and development of the development and verification of automating and standardizing semiconductors' downstream processes," which is an important national business adopted as a "Research and Development of Enhanced Infrastructures for Post 5G Information Communication Systems/Development of Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology" of the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO). Future prospect As technological demand grows for the further refinement and sophisticated packaging of semiconductors, automating and standardizing downstream processes is an urgent issue for the entire industry. By making maximum use of its decadeslong track record and high-level expertise in the semiconductor package inspection equipment business, Nidec Advance Technology is poised to engage in the SATAS's R&D activities to contribute to establishing industry-wide standards. We will stay dedicated to constant technological development for the further development of the semiconductor industry. Topics. Nidec is the world's leading comprehensive motor manufacturer, specializing in "everything that spins and moves," with a strong focus on the motor business. Nidec's extensive product lineup, which ranges from small precision motors to ultra-large motors, leverages the technological capabilities of its approximately 340 group companies across 46 countries. These products are used in various fields, including IT equipment, automobiles, motorcycles, commerce, and industry. We remain dedicated to providing the world with indispensable products and solutions at an overwhelming speed, utilizing technologies aimed at lightness, thinness, shortness, compactness, and efficiency.