Electrical Engineer - Motors and Controls

CSG Talent; Illinois; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CSG Talent is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to design, develop, and validate advanced motor systems and control electronics for high-performance actuation applications. The role covers motor design, drive electronics, embedded firmware, and real-time control across the full development lifecycle.

Responsibilities include designing and analyzing various motor types, developing drive electronics and PCB designs, implementing control algorithms in C/C++, and integrating motors into

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in motor control, motor design, or electromechanical actuation.
• Strong knowledge of motor physics, control theory, embedded firmware, and power electronics.
• Experience with real-time embedded systems, feedback sensors, and communication protocols (CAN, RS-485 or similar).
• Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyse BLDC, PMSM, brushed DC, and stepper motor systems.
• Develop motor drive electronics, mixed-signal schematics, and PCB designs.
• Implement motor control algorithms (FOC, PID, sensorless control) and embedded firmware (C/C++).
• Integrate motors into electromechanical actuator systems.
• Support hardware bring-up, HIL testing, system debugging, and product validation.
• Develop test plans, analyse performance, and resolve motor control or firmware issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and support compliance with aerospace and industry standards.

Skills

Motor control

Motor design

Embedded firmware

Power electronics

CAN networking

RS-485

Real-time embedded systems

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

FPGA-based control

LabVIEW

Job description

Electrical Engineer - Motor Control & Electromechanical Actuation

Location

Location: Illinois (On-site)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to design, develop, and validate advanced fractional horsepower motor systems and motor control electronics for high-performance electromechanical actuation applications. This role covers the full development lifecycle, including motor design, drive electronics, embedded firmware, and real-time control systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and analyse BLDC, PMSM, brushed DC, and stepper motor systems.
• Develop motor drive electronics, mixed-signal schematics, and PCB designs.
• Implement motor control algorithms (FOC, PID, sensorless control) and embedded firmware (C/C++).
• Integrate motors into electromechanical actuator systems.
• Support hardware bring-up, HIL testing, system debugging, and product validation.
• Develop test plans, analyse performance, and resolve motor control or firmware issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and support compliance with aerospace and industry standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• 5+ years' experience in motor control, motor design, or electromechanical actuation.
• Strong knowledge of motor physics, control theory, embedded firmware, and power electronics.
• Experience with real-time embedded systems, feedback sensors, and communication protocols (CAN, RS-485 or similar).
• Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills.

Desirable

• Experience with electromechanical actuator systems.
• Knowledge of MATLAB/Simulink, FPGA-based control, or LabVIEW.
• Experience with high-voltage laboratory testing, HIL testing, and aerospace or safety-critical systems.
• Familiarity with DO-160, DO-254, or other regulated engineering standards.