Electric Motor Design Engineer

Wright Electric Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

PTO/paid sick time

Job summary

Wright Electric, located in Malta, NY, is searching for an electric motor design engineer to contribute to the development of zero-emissions commercial aircraft. This full-time, permanent position involves defining motor designs while collaborating closely with mechanical and power electronics engineers.

The ideal candidate will possess 5+ years in electric motor design, with experience in prototype development and excellent communication skills. Benefits include health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in electric motor design and development.
• Experience supporting testing and test-plan development.
• Strong hands-on skills and the ability to work in a small team environment.

Responsibilities

• Define electric motor design and sizing to meet relevant requirements.
• Own tasks from beginning to end in a cross-functional team.
• Collaborate with mechanical and power electronics engineers.

Skills

Electric motor design

Communication skills

Prototype and product development

Education

Masters or PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Simulink

PSIM

Job description

Overview

Wright Electric Inc. (Wright) is a U.S.-based company developing the world’s first zero-emissions commercial aircraft. Wright is looking for an electric motor design engineer to join our team. Because Wright is a small company, employees are asked to wear many hats. You will work closely with the mechanical engineers and power electronics engineers to develop Wright’s motor platform. The ideal candidate is assertive, pragmatic, hands‑on, with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

Work with Wright’s cross‑functional teams (aero, power electronics, program management) to define electric motor design and sizing to meet relevant requirements. Capable of owning tasks from beginning to end.

Qualifications

• Masters or PhD in Electrical Engineering is suggested, but all experienced candidates are encouraged to apply
• 5+ years of electric motor design and development
• Experience with prototype and product development
• Experience with supporting testing and test‑plan development
• Experience with support selection/specification of components such as electrical cable, wiring and related instrumentation, measuring, and monitoring equipment
• Experience with power electronic and controls modeling in Simulink or PSIM
• Previous experience designing permanent magnet motors and high frequency magnetics

Desired

• Experience with power electronic and controls modeling in Simulink or PSIM
• Previous experience designing permanent magnet motors and high frequency magnetics

Benefits

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, PTO/paid sick time.

Employment Type

Full‑time, permanent, direct‑hire position.

Location and Other Requirements

This position is located in the United States in Malta, NY. On‑site presence is required.

Drug Free Workplace

Wright Electric is a Drug Free Workplace where post‑offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in policies.