Position Title: Electro-Mechanical Motor Design Co-op
Who Are We?
D&D Motor Systems is a small, family-run business that designs and manufactures electric DC brush, AC, & soon to be Permanent Magnet motors for a variety of electric cars, e-mobility platforms, hydraulic systems, and more. With over 23 years of experience, our motors are used in a wide range of applications and industries, including: Golf carts, auto haulers, mining vehicles, neighborhood electric vehicles, aerial lifts, material handling equipment, go-karts, ATVs, UTVs, boats, lawn mowers, trailers, dump trucks, and ice resurfacing machines.
We proudly operate our own production lines in New York. Currently, we are in a business development phase and are expanding our product line with more advanced electric motor technologies.
The candidate MUST be a resident of New York state or be willing to become a resident before starting the internship. Requirements are a New York State license and a formal Lease or Housing Agreement. This is so we can get a partial funding re-imbursement from NYSERDA. Any offer is contingent upon getting that NYSERDA approval.
Who Are You?
We are seeking a creative, hands-on, and motivated student who is eager to learn and grow. You will be working closely with our engineering team and other co-ops on various exciting projects. You do not need prior experience in everything listed, just a willingness to learn, collaborate, and take ownership of your work.
Example Projects You May Work On:
- Developing standard procedures for testing electric motors (based on IEEE/IEC/NEMA)
- Performing Electromagnetic FEM simulations using ANSYS, COMSOL, or Altair
- Performing Structural FEM Simulation in SolidWorks
- Conducting market research on AC/DC motor applications to support business growth
- Writing white papers on specific electric motor applications
- Supporting website and application development
- Assisting with 2D and 3D CAD design of products
Required Qualifications:
- Enrolled in Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing Engineering, or related programs
- Basic understanding of electric motors and motor control circuitry
- Familiarity with measurement tools (e.g., oscilloscopes, multimeters, calipers, gauges, etc.)
- Experience with at least one programming language
- Knowledge of CAD tools (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, etc.)
- Teamwork experience and effective communication skills
- Good time management and task responsibility
- Previous internship or co-op experience is a plus
Note: Even if you meet only 50% of the listed qualifications, we strongly encourage you to apply.
Preferred Qualifications:
- FEM simulation experience with ANSYS Maxwell, COMSOL, or FEMM
- Experience with Field-Oriented Control (FOC) drive simulations
- Familiarity with standard electric motor parameter extraction methods
- Hands-on experience testing electric motors
- Mechanical and thermal modeling of electric machines
- 2D and 3D design experience using AutoCAD or SolidWorks
- Knowledge of winding processes for electric motors
- Strong technical writing skills (e.g., scientific or white papers)
Basic Responsibilities:
You will receive training and guidance from senior engineers. Based on your interests and abilities, you may work on:
- Assisting motor design engineers with design, optimization, and manufacturing of motors
- Creating or modifying engineering drawings using AutoCAD or SolidWorks
- Reviewing and suggesting improvements to manufacturing and testing procedures
- Supporting motor testing processes and analyzing test data
- Contributing to business and manufacturing reporting
- Assisting engineers with customer satisfaction services
- Supporting tools like our “Choosing a Motor” tool and internal simulations
- Helping implement our new Electric Motor Design Platform and integrate it with our product line of over 650 motors
** Candidate MUST be authorized to work in the USA.(NO Sponsoring Opportunities Available)
Position Compensation: $20 / hour (No funds available for Relocation or Lodging)
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:30 am – 4:00 pm
Start Date: ASAP (Minimum internship period is 4 months)
Employment Location: Syracuse, New York. In person (no possibility for remote work)
SEND RESUMES & COVER LETTERS TO: mdieroff@ddmotorsystems.com