Model Based Controls Engineer - Motors

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Life insurance

401(k)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. seeks a Model Based Design Engineer – Electric Motors for a hybrid role in Towson, MD. You will build robust motor models using MATLAB/Simulink and other MBSE tools, calibrate electromagnetic and thermal models, and test them to catch issues early in design.

You will mentor engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams to advance motor control strategies and system-level modelling. A strong background in EM and thermal design is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering or related field (PhD preferred).
• 5+ years of electromagnetic and thermal design of motors, with model-based design.
• Proven experience with 2D/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 Lithium-ion battery systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create robust, well documented electric motor models using model-based engineering tools.
• Develop and implement calibration processes for electromagnetic and thermal models.
• Simulate and test motor models to identify issues in early design stages.
• Modify electro-magnetic design based on learning to reduce prototyping needs.
• Establish workflows and best practices for electrical system modelling.
• Generate robust motor and electrical part library for system-level modelling.
• Mentor and train engineers in model-based design and controls engineering.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, suppliers and research institutions.
• Document control strategies, simulation results and validation processes.
• Support certification and regulatory compliance for global deployment.

Skills

Model-based design

MATLAB/Simulink

Finite element analysis

3-phase inverters

MIL/SIL/HIL testing

Motor control theory

Lithium-ion battery modelling

Education

Bachelors or Masters in Electrical Engineering

PhD preferred

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Twin Builder

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 MakeTheWorld™.Soundlikeyou?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’llreceive 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 reimbursementin addition to programs & benefits in support of your well-being.
• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.

And More:

We want our company to bea placeyou’llwant to be – and stay. Being part of our team meansyou’llget to:

• Grow:Be part of our global company with 20+ brands to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.
• Learn:Have access to a wealth of learning resources, including our digital learning portal.
• Belong:Experience an awesome place to work, where we have mutual respect anda greatappreciation for a wide range of perspectives and experiences.
• Give Back:Help us continue to make positive changes locally and globally through volunteerism, giving back, and sustainable business practices.

What’smore,you’llget that pride that comes from empowering makers, doers, protectors, and everyday heroes all over the world.We’remore than the #1 tools company. More than a driving force in outdoor power equipment. More than a global leader inindustrial.We’revisionaries and innovators. As successful aswe’vebeen in the past, we have so much further to go.That’swhere you come in. Join us!

The base pay range for this position in Marylandis $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,dependenton the position offered. Applicants should apply via Stanley Black and Decker’s internal or external careers site.

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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, MAC TOOLS and Black + Decker. Your ideas and solutions have the potential to reach millions of customers as we work together to write the next chapter in our history. Come build with us and take your career to new heights.

Who We Are

We’re the World’s largest tool company. We’re industry visionaries. We’re solving problems and advancing the manufacturing trade through innovative technology and our Industry 4.0 Initiative. We are committed to ensuring our state-of-the-art “smart factory” products and services provide greater quality to our customers & greater environmental and social value to our planet. We are unique in that we have a rich and storied history dating back to 1843, but that hasn’t stopped us from evolving into a vibrant, diverse, global growth company.

Benefits & Perks

You’ll get a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits plan that includes medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, retirement benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Paid Time Off, including paid vacation, holidays & personal days, and tuition reimbursement. And, of course, discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and products and well as discount programs for many other vendors and partners.

What You’ll Also Get

Career Opportunity: Career paths aren’t linear here. Being part of our global company with 60+ brands gives you the chance to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.

Learning & Development:

Our lifelong learning philosophy means you’ll have access to a wealth of state-of-the art learning resources, including our Lean Academy and online university (where you can get certificates and specializations from renowned colleges and universities).

Diverse & Inclusive Culture:

We pride ourselves on being an awesome place to work. We respect and embrace differences because that’s how the best work gets done. You’ll find we like to have fun here, too.

Purpose-Driven Company:

You’ll help us continue to make positive changes in the local communities where we work and live as well as in the broader world through volunteerism, giving back and sustainable business practices.

EEO Statement:

All qualified applicants to Stanley Black & Decker are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran’s status or any other protected characteristic.

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