Industrial Motor Design Engineer

Cyient; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Cyient in Irvine, CA is seeking a Mechanical/Electrical Engineer to support SME in sizing, design, and testing of high-speed electric motors (up to 70,000 rpm) used in fans, pumps and compressors.

Responsibilities include performing electromagnetic, thermal, and mechanical analyses with FEA/CFD, creating detailed CAD models and drawings, and developing motor performance specs and validation plans; you will participate in extensive performance testing and drive efficiency improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical engineering.
• Strong knowledge of electromagnetic theory and motor design principles.
• Understanding of winding techniques, lamination stacks, magnets, and insulation systems.

Responsibilities

• Support SME in sizing, design, and testing of electric motors up to 70,000 rpm.
• Perform electromagnetic, thermal, and mechanical analyses using simulation tools (FEA/CFD).
• Create CAD models, drawings, and manufacturing documentation.
• Develop motor performance specs and validation test plans.
• Conduct performance testing (efficiency, torque, speed, thermal, vibration, noise).
• Analyze and optimize motor efficiency.

Skills

Electromagnetic theory

Motor design principles

Performance testing

Thermal analysis

Winding techniques

Lamination stacks

Insulation systems

FEA/CFD

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

BS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CAD Software

Job description

• Supports the department’s Subject Mater Expert (SME) in the sizing, design, mechanical drawings and testing of electric motors operating at speeds up to 70,000 rpm used in our fans, pumps and compressors.
• Performs electromagnetic, thermal, and mechanical analysis using simulation tools (FEA/CFD).
• Creates detailed CAD models, drawings, and manufacturing documentation.
• Develops motor performance specifications and validation test plans. Conducts performance testing (efficiency, torque, speed, thermal, vibration, noise).
• Analyzes and optimize motor efficiency.
• Bachelor’s degree (BS) in Mechanical, Electrical
• Strong knowledge of electromagnetic theory and motor design principles
• Understanding of winding techniques, lamination stacks, magnets, and insulation systems