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Quality Engineering Intern

CompanyNidec Motor Corporation
LocationMankato
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJune 7, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will perform data research in Oracle for defect analysis and assist Quality Engineers with root cause determination. They will also support the implementation of continuous improvement and lean projects using various quality tools.
Internship Type
part time
Salary Range
$20 - $22
Company Size
11470
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Kyoto, Japan
About the Role

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

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 more safe, electric motors are an indispensable part of our daily lives. At Nidec, our employees are on 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.

Whether driving locomotives, powering offshore platforms or keeping the lights on after a storm, Nidec electric power generation products impact the world on a daily basis. With over 1,000 employees in the Americas, we are moving forward with technology to solve our customers’ electrical power needs for both prime and backup generation needs as the industry’s leading manufacturer.

Job Description

Shift: 1st shift

Days of Work: Monday – Friday

Work Hours: 8:00am to 5:00 pm

Work Location: On-site (North Mankato, MN)

Starting Salary: $20.00 to $22.00 Hourly

Pay Frequency: Bi-Weekly

  • Perform data research in Oracle for defect analysis trends
  • Assist the Quality Engineers in root cause determination
  • Assist in continuous improcvement implementation and lean projects
  • Use of database for data mining and analysis reports
  • Basic knowledge or interest in learning continuous improvement tools, Quality tools (Pareto & trend charts)
  • Basic knowledge of corrective action problem solving tools like 8-D, cause/effect diagrams, flow charts, 5 whys
  • Read and understand drawings and blueprints
  • Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office (Powerpoint, Word, Excel and Outlook)

Additional Job Details

Pursuing degree in Manufactring, Industrial or Mechanical Engineering

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

First Shift (United States of America)

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.

Key Skills
Data ResearchDefect AnalysisRoot Cause DeterminationContinuous ImprovementLean ProjectsData MiningPareto ChartsTrend Charts8-D Problem SolvingCause/Effect DiagramsFlow Charts5 WhysBlueprint ReadingMicrosoft Office
Categories
EngineeringManufacturingData & Analytics