Motor Controller Hardware Design Engineer

Jobot; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company matching

Company-paid life insurance

Disability insurance

FSA/HSA

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Motor Controller Hardware Design Engineer to lead the design of advanced motor control hardware from concept through production. You will work closely with system architects, firmware, manufacturing, and quality to deliver reliable, production-ready solutions.

You’ll design, troubleshoot, and optimize hardware, perform analyses, and collaborate across disciplines to meet requirements and certifications. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Experience designing motor controller hardware in automotive, robotics, or industrial settings.
• Strong schematic capture and PCB layout skills using Altium Designer.

Responsibilities

• Design motor controller hardware from concept through testing and production.
• Translate system requirements into hardware specs with cross‑functional teams.
• Create schematics and PCB layouts in Altium Designer following best practices.
• Perform electrical, thermal, and EMC analyses and simulations.

Skills

Altium Designer

PCB layout

Schematic capture

Power electronics

Motor control theory

PID control

FOC

Analog design

Digital design

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

Job description

Design next-generation motor control hardware from concept to production while tackling challenging power electronics, PCB design, and motor-control projects with a highly collaborative engineering team.

We’re looking for a Motor Controller Hardware Design Engineer to join an innovative engineering team developing sophisticated motor control and power electronics technology. This is a hands‑on opportunity to design, troubleshoot, and optimize hardware that powers real‑world products.

You’ll work across electrical engineering, firmware, systems, manufacturing, and quality to turn requirements into reliable, production‑ready motor control solutions.

Job Details

Salary: $110,000 - $125,000 per year

A bit about us

Build the Hardware Behind the Next Generation of Motion

Are you an electrical engineer who enjoys taking complex hardware from concept through prototype, testing, and production?

Key Perks

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company matching
• Company-paid life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) / Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Generous paid time off
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

What You’ll Do

• Design and develop motor controller hardware, from initial concept and architecture through testing and production.
• Partner with system architects and firmware engineers to translate system-level requirements into hardware specifications.
• Create schematics and PCB layouts using Altium Designer while following sound engineering and design practices.
• Perform electrical, thermal, and EMC analysis and simulation to validate designs and identify potential issues early.
• Build and test prototypes, troubleshoot hardware issues, and drive problems through to resolution.
• Work closely with suppliers and manufacturing partners on component selection, sourcing, production, and hardware support.
• Collaborate with firmware and software engineers on the integration and validation of motor‑control algorithms and interfaces.
• Partner with quality and compliance teams to support regulatory requirements and industry certifications.
• Develop clear technical documentation, including design specifications, test procedures, and engineering reports.
• Stay current with advancements in motor control, power electronics, and hardware design—and bring new ideas to the team.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience designing motor controller hardware, ideally within automotive, robotics, industrial automation, or another complex electromechanical environment.
• Strong experience with schematic capture and PCB layout, particularly Altium Designer.
• Solid understanding of analog and digital circuit design, power electronics, and signal processing.
• Practical knowledge of motor control theory, including techniques such as PID and FOC, along with feedback mechanisms.
• Experience designing or supporting 1–4 HP motor control systems.
• Hands‑on experience with Brushed DC, Brushless DC, and AC Induction motors.
• Experience with active and passive Power Factor Correction (PFC).
• Experience designing, testing, and supporting flyback power supplies.
• Familiarity with SPICE or comparable simulation and design‑verification tools.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills with a hands‑on approach to engineering.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Detail‑oriented mindset with a focus on building reliable, high‑quality hardware on schedule.

Why This Opportunity?

This is a chance to take ownership of meaningful hardware projects and see your designs move from schematic → prototype → testing → production. You’ll work on challenging motor‑control and power‑electronics problems while collaborating with engineers across multiple disciplines.

If you’re the type of engineer who likes getting into the details, solving difficult hardware problems, and seeing your work become a real product, this could be a great fit.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Background Checks

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.