Motor Design Engineer – Permanent Magnet AC, Brushless DC

Elwood Corporation; Racine (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Elwood Corporation in Racine, WI seeks a motivated motor design engineer to develop cutting-edge servo and stepper motors for harsh environments. This role requires a B.S. in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and 5-10 years of relevant experience, along with strong skills in rotating electromagnetic machines. The candidate will design rotating machines, manage project timelines, and work on regulatory compliance. Join us to solve challenging motion control problems in an inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of motor design experience is required.
• Hands-on experience with capabilities to support and troubleshoot designs.
• A strong level of communication skills is essential.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop rotating machines, including servos and steppers.
• Conduct magnetic circuit analysis and mechanical design for electric motors.
• Manage development timelines and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with various teams for product development and market positioning.
• Evaluate manufacturing processes and guide improvements.

Skills

Motor design experience (permanent magnet AC, brushless DC)

Rotating Electromagnetic Machines

Hands-on mechanical and test experience

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Education

B.S. in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience

Tools

NI LabView

Job description

The High-Performance Motors Group of Elwood Corporation designs and manufactures rugged stepper and servo motors for harsh industrial and commercial environments. Whether applications involve extreme temperatures, high-pressure washdown, hygienic/sanitary requirements, caustic chemicals, or explosive atmospheres, Elwood High-Performance Motors solves extreme motion control challenges.

Reports to: Staff Engineer

FLSA: Exempt, Full-time

Location: (In-person) Racine, WI - USA

About the Role

Development: Design & develop permanent magnet (exterior, interior) servo and stepper motors. Develop existing designs in all product categories. Collaborate with the Staff Engineer, product management, and product engineers to implement strategic plans, including the development of a new product road map.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.

Required Skills

• 5–10 years of motor design experience (permanent magnet AC, brushless DC)
• Experience in Rotating Electromagnetic Machines.
• Hands‑on mechanical and test experience with capabilities to support and troubleshoot designs throughout manufacturing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop rotating machines for industrial, commercial, and specialized environments - permanent magnet servos and hybrid steppers
• Magnetic circuit design (and analysis)
• Mechanical design housing and packaging electric motors
• Maintain timelines and budgets for development and customer projects
• Management of development and regulatory compliance/certification projects
• Employ best practices in magnetic circuit design; develop and enhance skills for motor/magnetic design, including independent research, skills development programs, and post‑graduate coursework as approved by management.
• Evaluate capital equipment and requirements; assist in development and execution of capital expenditures plan.
• Collaborate with the Staff Engineer to develop engineering standards for motor design, including compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Work with the Staff Engineer to develop a complete understanding of all compliance and regulatory requirements of existing products and market demands.
• Collaborate on a strategy for compliance in maintaining product & component data and in completing customer requests for regulatory and compliance documentation (RoHS, REACH, CMRT, etc.).
• Develop, evaluate, and improve engineering and production risk assessments & PFMEA; guide product and process improvement based on analysis.
• Work with customers, product management, market trends, and all functional areas to identify, define & develop products and services. Use analysis to inform strategy and market positioning.
• Evaluate manufacturing processes, guide product engineers and manufacturing through process improvements.
• Provide analysis of product returns, focusing on improvements of the products in their application.
• Travel as necessary to support requirements.
• Assist in developing/implementing improvements for embedding these into inventory and product management systems.
• Focus on continual improvement; consider efficiencies in processes, quality management, and other regulatory requirements in all activities.
• Create, revise schedules, project budgets, documents, BOMs, drawings, instructions, process guidelines, best practices, etc., to support all activities.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with NI LabView - communication protocols, automated process control, and data collection.
• MBA and/or equivalent experience leading a business unit or engineering team.
• Project management experience; Plus: PMP or equivalent credential.
• Experience with the complete product commercialization cycle (design, development, prototyping, testing, and compliance evaluation).

Equal Opportunity Statement

Elwood Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Elwood Corporation makes employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, and is dedicated to maintaining a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment.