Senior E-Motor Engineer

Grundfos; Denmark; On-site; DKK 900,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Grundfos in Denmark is seeking a Senior Product Development Engineer to design and optimize electric motors for next-generation pump platforms using advanced electromagnetic and multiphysics simulations.

You will lead studies balancing performance, cost and manufacturability, coordinate prototypes across global teams, and explore AI-driven methods to improve design tools and workflows. This role requires a master's in electrical engineering and strong English and Danish communication.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering and strong knowledge of electromagnetism and PM-motor design.
• Experience with Ansys Motor-CAD, Ansys Maxwell or similar tools, plus Python.
• A track record of turning simulation-based designs into validated, producible solutions.
• Strong collaboration, presentation and communication skills in English and Danish.
• Located in Denmark near our Headquarters in Bjerringbro.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize electric motors using electromagnetic, thermal, NVH and mechanical simulations.
• Turn theoretical designs into producible solutions that meet quality and approval requirements.
• Lead multidisciplinary studies for stator and rotor modules, balancing performance, cost and constraints.
• Coordinate prototypes and testing with global development and production teams.
• Explore new motor technologies and improve simulation tools, workflows and AI-driven methods.

Skills

PM-motor design

Simulation

Cross-cultural collaboration

English and Danish communication

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Ansys Motor-CAD

Ansys Maxwell

Python

Job description

Are you passionate about advancing electric motor design through simulation and turning ideas into high-performance products? Join us in developing smarter water solutions that reduce energy use and improve lives.

As our new Senior Product Development Engineer, you will design and optimize electric motors for next-generation pump platforms using advanced electromagnetic and multiphysics simulation. You will join a diverse and supportive culture focused on growth, well-being and belonging.

What you will be doing

In the Motor Design & Simulation team, you will deliver simulation-driven designs that balance performance, cost and producibility, taking concepts through to validated products across global sites.

Your main responsibilities include:

• Design and optimize electric motors using electromagnetic, thermal, NVH and mechanical simulations
• Turn theoretical designs into producible solutions that meet quality and approval requirements
• Lead multidisciplinary studies for stator and rotor modules, balancing performance, cost and constraints
• Coordinate prototypes and testing with global development and production teams
• Explore new motor technologies and improve simulation tools, workflows and AI-driven methods

What makes you a great fit

You are a self-motivated electrical engineer with strong PM-motor design and simulation expertise. You turn complex theory into practical solutions and collaborate effectively across disciplines and cultures. We imagine that you have:

• A master's degree in Electrical Engineering and strong knowledge of electromagnetism and PM-motor design
• Experience with Ansys Motor-CAD, Ansys Maxwell or similar tools, plus Python
• A track record of turning simulation-based designs into validated, producible solutions
• Strong collaboration, presentation and communication skills in English and Danish
• Located in Denmark near our Head Quarters in Bjerringbro

It's a plus if you also:

• Motor development experience in industrial or pump applications
• Knowledge of NVH, thermal, and mechanical domains within electric motors
• Experience with high-performance computing or AI/ML for design optimization

Why you'll love working here

Day to day, you can look forward to:

• Flexible hours, home-working opportunities and parental support
• Annual bonus, health insurance and well-being activities
• On-demand training and structured development programmes

We welcome applicants of all abilities, experiences and backgrounds. Final candidates may be subject to a background check in accordance with local laws.

Grundfos is one of the world’s leading water technology companies with more than 19.000 employees in 60+ countries all over the world. Our skills commit us to pioneering solutions to the world’s water and climate challenges and improve the quality of life for people. We dare to do things that others cannot or dare not do, as we believe innovation is not only a business opportunity, but an obligation. And what really matters to us is not short term profit, but the impact we make. By becoming part of our united powerful team, you too can drive this change no matter your role.

An inclusive team

We believe that the key to a work environment, where employees thrive and grow, is our ability to celebrate and value our differences in background, experiences and perspectives. In our recruitment process we welcome all professional people without consideration of age, colour, gender identity, national origin, physical or mental disability, ethnicity or religion.

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