Electric Motor Design Engineer

Nextdeavor; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Critical illness insurance

Hospital indemnity insurance

Care.com membership

PTO and holidays

On-site fitness center

On-site cafeteria

Employee discounts

Referral program

Job summary

NextDeavor in Kalamazoo, MI seeks an experienced Electric Motor Design Engineer to lead electromagnetic design for AC and DC motors, driving manufacturability and cost/performance goals. You will work on-site with cross-functional teams, vendors, and customers to deliver robust motor and gear solutions.

Responsibilities include defining goals and specs, leading electromagnetic and mechanical design, validating via analysis and testing, and mentoring engineers while ensuring schedule adherence

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or related field.
• 10+ years of related engineering experience.
• Extensive gear design and manufacturing knowledge.
• Strong DFM/DFA understanding and project leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Define project goals, specs, schedules, and resource plans for motor and gear design.
• Lead detailed electromagnetic and mechanical design activities, including layouts and CAD models.
• Develop and verify performance through analysis, simulation, and testing plans.
• Coordinate with tooling vendors to develop fixtures for new products.
• Mentor engineers and ensure milestones and budgets are met.

Skills

Gear design

DFM

DFA

Project leadership

CAD

FEA

Testing planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical engineering

Tools

Solid-model CAD

FEA software

Job description

### Benefits You'll Love- Competitive base salary range: $130,000 - $160,000/year- Bonus target: 15%- Relocation assistance provided- Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage- Voluntary optional life and accident insurance- Hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance- 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay- Company-provided defined-contribution retirement contribution equal to 3% of pay- Paid parental leave- Short-term and long-term disability programs- Adoption assistance- Care.com membership and financial planning assistance- Supplemental programs available (identity protection, legal protection, pet wellness)- Paid Time Off and up to 15 company-paid holidays- Employee discounts and an employee referral program (up to $4,000)- On-site 24-hour fitness center and on-site cafeteria### Become a Key Player as an Electric Motor Design EngineerYou will lead electromagnetic design efforts for AC and DC motor products, driving design-for-manufacturability and project execution that meet cost, schedule, and performance goals. You will work onsite with cross-functional engineering teams, vendors, and customers to deliver new and improved motor and gear solutions. Your work directly impacts product verification, manufacturing readiness, and customer program success.### Here's How You'll Make an Impact on the Team- Define project goals, specifications, schedules, and resource plans for motor and gear design projects- Lead detailed electromagnetic and mechanical design activities, including layouts, schematics, and CAD models- Develop and verify product performance through analysis, simulation, and testing plans- Integrate gear design and manufacturing requirements to optimize designs for production and assembly- Prepare and maintain engineering project documentation, history files, and status reports/milestones- Coordinate with tooling vendors to develop fixtures and tooling for new products- Apply continuous improvement methodologies to design and process engineering initiatives- Mentor and train less-experienced engineers; provide technical leadership on program teams### Here's What You'll Need to Be Successful in This Role- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or a related technical discipline- Typically 10 or more years of related engineering experience- Extensive experience in gear design and manufacturing- Strong knowledge of design-for-manufacturing (DFM) and design-for-assembly (DFA) principles- Proven ability to lead complex engineering projects and manage schedules, costs, and technical risks- Experience with solid-model CAD; familiarity with FEA and simulation tools is preferred- Ability to design verification plans and interpret test and analysis results- Strong written and verbal communication skills for presenting to management and customers### Here's What Else Might Help You Out- Experience with specialized simulation or analysis software relevant to electromagnetic motor design- Prior experience working on cross-functional aerospace or industrial product programs### Pay Range$130,000 - $160,000/year### Ready to Make Your Mark?This role may fill quickly. Submit your resume to be considered.