Principal Electric Motor Design Engineer

ManpowerGroup; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive bonus opportunity

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vis

Retirement savings program

Paid vacation and holidays

Relocation assistance for qualified

Long-term technical and leadership dev

Job summary

ManpowerGroup Milwaukee is seeking a Principal Electrical Motor Design Engineer to lead the electromagnetic design of large AC traction motors and generators, spanning concept through production. You will work with mechanical, manufacturing, and testing teams to advance electrification initiatives in demanding industrial environments.

The role emphasizes ownership of the full lifecycle, from design validation to field performance improvements, with strong leadership expectations and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Significant experience designing large AC motors, generators, or related rotating equipment.
• Experience supporting products through manufacturing and testing.
• Strong knowledge of electromagnetic design principles.
• Understanding of insulation and cooling systems and motor performance optimization.
• Experience using JMAG, Maxwell, Motor-CAD, ANSYS, or similar platforms.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and technical leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead electromagnetic design of large AC traction motors and generators.
• Define motor performance requirements including torque, efficiency, thermal performance, and durability.
• Develop stator, rotor, winding, insulation, and cooling system designs.
• Perform electromagnetic analysis and design optimization.
• Support prototype development and production implementation.
• Partner closely with manufacturing teams to improve quality and producibility.
• Support testing, validation, and performance analysis activities.
• Investigate root cause and reliability issues.
• Analyze test data and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide technical leadership on complex rotating equipment programs.

Skills

Electromagnetic design

Leadership

Team collaboration

Technical judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

JMAG

Maxwell

Motor-CAD

ANSYS

Job description

Principal Electrical Motor Design Engineer

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Full-Time | Rotating Equipment & Electrification

Help Build the Next Generation of Electric Drive Systems

Some engineering opportunities focus on maintaining mature products.

Others provide the opportunity to help design, develop, validate, and improve highly engineered products that operate in some of the most demanding industrial environments in the world.

This opportunity falls squarely in the second category.

Our client is expanding a specialized engineering organization responsible for the design, development, testing, and continuous improvement of large AC traction motors and generators used in heavy industrial electric drive applications.

These are not commercial products.

These are large-scale rotating equipment systems measured in hundreds of kilowatts and megawatts where reliability, durability, manufacturability, and performance are critical.

We're seeking a Principal Electrical Motor Design Engineer who wants to be involved in the complete product lifecycle, from concept development and electromagnetic design through manufacturing support, testing, validation, and continuous product improvement.

The Opportunity:

You'll join a highly experienced engineering team focused on electric drive technology, rotating equipment, and next-generation motor and generator development.

This role offers the opportunity to work closely with mechanical engineers, manufacturing personnel, testing teams, drafting resources, and technical leadership while helping advance strategically important electrification initiatives.

If you're looking for an opportunity where your work gets built, tested, and improved in real-world environments, this role deserves your attention.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:

• Ownership across the entire product lifecycle
• Direct interaction with manufacturing and testing teams
• Exposure to large-scale motors, generators, and rotating equipment
• A highly collaborative, low-ego engineering culture
• Strong technical leadership and mentorship
• Meaningful influence on product design and engineering decisions
• Variety of work spanning design, manufacturing support, testing, troubleshooting, and product improvement
• Long-term technical and leadership growth opportunities

What You'll Do:

• Lead electromagnetic design of large AC traction motors and generators
• Define motor performance requirements including torque, efficiency, thermal performance, and durability
• Develop stator, rotor, winding, insulation, and cooling system designs
• Perform electromagnetic analysis and design optimization
• Support prototype development and production implementation
• Partner closely with manufacturing teams to improve quality and producibility
• Support testing, validation, and performance analysis activities
• Investigate root cause and reliability issues
• Analyze test data and drive continuous improvement initiativesProvide technical leadership on complex rotating equipment programs

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
• Significant experience designing large AC motors, generators, or related rotating equipment
• Experience supporting products through manufacturing and testing
• Strong knowledge of electromagnetic design principles
• Understanding of insulation systems, cooling systems, and motor performance optimization
• Experience using tools such as JMAG, Maxwell, Motor-CAD, ANSYS, or similar platforms
• Strong communication, collaboration, and technical leadership skills

Backgrounds That Translate Well:

We are particularly interested in candidates from:

• Rail and locomotive industries
• Large industrial motor manufacturers
• Generator manufacturers
• Heavy rotating equipment manufacturers
• Mining equipment manufacturers
• Power generation equipment
• Paper and pulp motor applications
• Industrial electrification environments

What Separates Top Candidates:

The strongest candidates have personally:

• Designed motors or generators
• Released products to manufacturing
• Supported manufacturing teams
• Led testing and validation efforts
• Solved field performance issues
• Owned products from concept through production

We're looking for engineers who have built products, not simply analyzed them.

Compensation & Benefits:

Our client understands that specialized motor design engineering talent is both difficult to find and highly sought after.

Compensation will be competitive and commensurate with experience, technical expertise, and overall qualifications.

Additional benefits include:

• Annual incentive bonus opportunity
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement savings program
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Relocation assistance for qualified candidates
• Long-term technical and leadership development opportunities

Exceptional candidates may also be considered at a higher organizational level based on experience and demonstrated expertise.

Relocation Assistance:

Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates.

Milwaukee offers the amenities of a major metropolitan area, excellent travel accessibility, lakefront living, professional sports, and a cost of living that compares favorably to many larger U.S. cities.

• Please note all resumes and candidate information submitted are kept in the strictest confidence. No resume will be released without the candidate's prior permission.

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company Of Manpower Engineering

ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower Engineering, Experis, Talent Solutions – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2026 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 17th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent .