Model Based Controls Engineer - Motors

Stanley Black & Decker; Towson (MD); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Tool discounts

Job summary

Stanley Black & Decker in Towson, MD is seeking a Model Based Design Engineer - Electric Motors for a hybrid role with onsite work three days per week. The position emphasizes developing robust motor models, calibrating EM and thermal models, and validating designs early with simulations.

You will combine model-based design expertise with FE analysis, write documentation, and mentor engineers while collaborating with cross-functional teams to advance technology for global deployment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering or a related field.
• PhD preferred.

Responsibilities

• Creating robust, well documented electric motor models using model-based engineering tools (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink, Twin Builder).
• Developing and implementing calibration processes for electromagnetic and thermal models of electric motors.
• Simulating and testing (verifying) these motor models to find issues in early design processes.
• Modify electro-magnetic design of the motor based on early learning to correct the issues before physical prototyping.
• Establishing and keeping workflows and best practices for electrical system modeling within the team.
• Generate robust motor and electrical part library that can be used by System level modelling teams.
• Mentoring and training engineers in model-based design and controls engineering.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and research institutions to drive technological advancements.
• Documenting control strategies, simulation results, and validation processes specific to Electrical System.
• Supporting certification and regulatory compliance for global deployment.

Skills

Model-based design

Electromagnetic design

Thermal design

MATLAB/Simulink

FEM tools

MIL/SIL/HIL

3-phase inverters

Education

Bachelor's or master's in electrical engineering

PhD preferred

Tools

2D/3D FEM tools

Job description

Model Based Design Engineer - Electric Motors - Hybrid

This is a Hybrid position and will require onsite work in Towson, MD three days a week

Towson, MD, United States

Come build something that matters.

It takes great people to achieve greatness. People with a sense of purpose and integrity. People with a relentless pursuit of excellence. People who care about making things better For Those Who Make The World™. Sound like you? Join our top-notch team of approximately 43,500 diverse and high-performing professionals globally who are making their mark on some of the world's most beloved brands, including DEWALT®, BLACK+DECKER®, CRAFTSMAN®, STANLEY®, CUB CADET®, and HUSTLER®.

As a Model Based Design Engineer - Electric Motors, you will be a key member of our internal Model Based Controls design team, responsible for:

• Creating robust, well documented electric motor models using model-based engineering tools (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink, Twin Builder).
• Developing and implementing calibration processes for electromagnetic and thermal models of electric motors.
• Simulating and testing (verifying) these motor models to find issues in early design processes.
• Modify electro-magnetic design of the motor based on early learning to correct the issues before physical prototyping.
• Establishing and keeping workflows and best practices for electrical system modeling within the team.
• Generate robust motor and electrical part library that can be used by System level modelling teams.
• Mentoring and training engineers in model-based design and controls engineering.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and research institutions to drive technological advancements.
• Documenting control strategies, simulation results, and validation processes specific to Electrical System.
• Supporting certification and regulatory compliance for global deployment.

The Person

You are eager to learn, grow, and be recognized for your contributions. You embrace innovation and strive to make a positive impact. You have:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering or a related field (PhD preferred).
• 5+ years of experience in electromagnetic and thermal design of motors, with ability in model-based design.
• Proven experience with 2D and 3D finite element analysis tools for motor design.
• Experience in modeling 3-phase inverters, including thermal aspects.
• Strong knowledge of electrical system thermal modeling using lumped parameter circuits.
• Ability in MATLAB/Simulink and model-based development methodologies.
• Familiarity with MIL, SIL, and HIL testing environments.
• Experience with field-oriented control methods for brushless motor control (highly preferred).
• Knowledge of modelling of Lithium-ion battery system is a plus.

The Details

You'll receive a competitive salary and a great benefits plan, including:

• Medical, dental, life, vision, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement in addition to programs & benefits in support of your well-being.
• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.

The base pay range for this position in Maryland is $90,000.00 - 144,900.00 USD Annual per year. Pay is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A sign-on payment may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered.

We Don't Just Build The World, We Build Innovative Technology Too.

Joining the Stanley Black & Decker team means working in an innovative, tech-driven and highly collaborative team environment supported by over 43,500 professionals in 60 countries across the globe. Here, you'll get the unique chance to impact some of the world's most iconic brands including STANLEY TOOLS, DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN,

We're visionaries and innovators. As successful as we've been in the past, we have so much further to go. That's where you come in. Join us!