Electrical Engineer - Motors and Controls

Combined Selection Group Ltd; Illinois; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Combined Selection Group Ltd is seeking an Electrical Engineer in Illinois to design and validate fractional horsepower motor systems and drive electronics. You will handle motor design, embedded firmware, and real-time control across the full development lifecycle, including HIL testing and product validation.

The role requires 5+ years in motor control or electromechanical actuation, with strong knowledge of motor physics, control theory, and CAN/RS-485 communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in motor control or electromechanical actuation.
• Strong knowledge of motor physics, control theory, firmware, and power electronics.

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) and embedded firmware (C/C++).
• Integrate motors into electromechanical actuator systems.
• Support hardware bring-up, HIL testing, debugging, and validation.
• Develop test plans, analyse performance, and resolve firmware issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and support DO-160/DO-254 compliant standards.

Skills

Motor control

Embedded firmware

C/C++

Real-time systems

Diagnostics

CAN/RS-485

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

FPGA-based control

LabVIEW

CAN bus

RS-485

Job description

Electrical Engineer - Motor Control & Electromechanical Actuation

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.