Motor Controller Hardware Design Engineer

Australia-Employment; 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

Generous paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Australia-Employment in St. Louis, MO is seeking a Motor Controller Hardware Design Engineer to own hardware design from concept through production, focusing on power electronics, PCB design, and motor-control algorithms.

You will work with firmware, systems, manufacturing, and quality teams, creating schematics and Altium layouts while performing analyses and validating designs for production readiness.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Motor control theory

PCB layout

Power electronics

Altium Designer

Signal processing

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

SPICE

Job description

Motor Controller Hardware Design Engineer

$110000 - $125000 per year | St. Louis, MO | On-site | Permanent

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.

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?

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.

Why join us?

• 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)

Job Details

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.