Senior Engineer (APD Motors)

ALTEN Canada; Windsor; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks vacation

Insurance and retirement plans

Corporate discounts

Professional development plans

Job summary

ALTEN Canada is seeking an experienced electrical motor engineer to lead automotive motor product projects, develop design concepts, evaluate specifications, and conduct feasibility studies. You will organize design validation tests, create and assess drawings (DFMEA, DVP&R), and collaborate with customers, suppliers, and cross‑functional teams while applying electromagnetic design knowledge.

CAD expertise (CATIA/UG) is required.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in the electrical motor industry.
• Strong experience in PMDC brush motor structure or electromagnetic design.
• Good knowledge of automotive industry processes (APQP, FMEA, SPC, DVPR).

Responsibilities

• Develop automotive electrical motor product projects.
• Create design concepts, evaluate specifications, and conduct feasibility studies.
• Organize and follow design validation tests; create and assess drawings, DFMEA, DVP&R, and project docs.
• Communicate with customers, suppliers, project teams, and cross-functional groups.
• Solve technical issues up to safe launch.
• Follow product development procedures (APQP, quality, manufacturing, assembly, cost).
• Support global collaboration (early/late calls).
• Comply with company regulations and audit deliverables.

Skills

PMDC motor design

Electromagnetic design

APQP / FMEA / SPC

3D CAD

Tools

CATIA

UG

Job description

About ALTEN:

In just three decades, ALTEN has become a global leader in Research & Development, Engineering, IT Services, Life Sciences, and Network Services. With a presence in more than 30 countries and a team of over 60,000 employees, we are trusted by industry leaders worldwide to deliver pioneering solutions and drive technical excellence.

ALTEN CANADA, a proud subsidiary of ALTEN headquartered in France, is dedicated to serving the Canadian market. With offices in Montreal and Toronto, we combine global expertise with local insight to accelerate innovation across Canada.

At ALTEN CANADA, our consultants thrive on solving complex, highly technical challenges across diverse industries. From Life Sciences to Energy, Automation to Manufacturing, Aviation, Defense. Automotive, Rail and Transportation to Information Systems and Telecommunications, our unwavering commitment to excellence shaping the future of technology and industry.

Responsibilities:

• Develop automotive electrical motor product projects
• Create design concepts, evaluate specifications, and conduct feasibility studies
• Organize and follow design validation testsCreate and assess drawings, DFMEA, DVP&R, and all project documentation
• Communicate with customers, suppliers, project teams, and cross‑functional groups
• Solve technical issues up to safe launch
• Follow product development procedures (APQP, quality, manufacturing, assembly, cost)
• Support global collaboration (early/late calls)
• Comply with company regulations and audit deliverables

Requirement

• 8+ years of experience in the electrical motor industry
• Strong experience in PMDC brush motor structure or electromagnetic design
• Good knowledge of automotive industry processes (APQP, FMEA, SPC, DVPR)
• Experience in NVH issue resolution, EMC and EMC filter design
• CATIA, UG, or similar for 3D engineering drawings
• Familiarity with systematic problem‑solving methods
• Engineering calculations and analysis

Nice to have

• Understanding of Chinese
• Knowledge of seating and closure actuators

Why Join Us?

ALTEN Canada fosters a dynamic, collaborative work environment where every team member is empowered to reach their full potential. We are deeply committed to investing in our people by offering meaningful experiences and supporting continuous learning, growth, and career development

As part of our dedication to employee well-being, we provide a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Collective insurance and group retirement savings plans
• 4 weeks of vacation starting from year one
• Corporate discounts and team-building activities
• Tailored professional development plans

At ALTEN Canada, your skills are celebrated, your ambitions supported, and your growth continuously nurtured. Join us and discover the difference of working with a company that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence, where endless possibilities await.

ALTEN CANADA is committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. We strive to provide a work environment where every individual feels welcomed, valued, and respected, allowing them to thrive to their full potential. This includes our dedication to offer accessibility measures to those who require them. Should you require any accommodation during our recruitment process, please reach out to us.

Alten uses artificial intelligence tools to support certain administrative aspects of the recruitment process, such as interview note-taking and résumé formatting. These tools do not make hiring decisions. Candidate consent is always obtained prior to use.

In accordance with our compensation practices, ALTEN is providing the salary range associated with this opportunity. Final compensation will be determined after considering several factors, including professional experience, skill set, educational background, certifications, and geographic market conditions. The current target salary range for this role is $85,000 – $95,000 per year.