Principal Engineer, Advanced Motors

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.; Towson (MD); Hybrid; USD 111,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker®工具

Tuition reimbursement

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. is seeking a Principal Engineer in Electric Motors within the Electrification & Advanced Technology Group.

This hybrid role involves leading motor technology development, modeling, and prototyping, with collaboration across control, hardware, and battery teams for power tools and outdoor equipment. Requirements include a Master’s/PhD in Electrical Engineering, 5+ years in industry, and deep expertise in electromagnetic design and motor modeling using tools like Ansys

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering with a focus on electric motors and advanced controls.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in an industrial environment.
• Deep expertise in electromagnetic design, modeling, and optimization of low-voltage radial and axial brushless motors.
• Familiarity with motor manufacturing processes and sub-assemblies.
• Experience using motor and system modeling tools such as Ansys Maxwell, Motor-CAD, or equivalent software.
• Experience with model-based algorithm development using MATLAB/Simulink or Ansys Twin Builder is a plus.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead advanced motor technology development through modeling, simulation, and proof-of-concept prototyping.
• Evaluate alternative motor technologies using modeling tools to compare with IPM approaches.
• Assess thermal performance of motor designs and identify optimization opportunities.
• Build proof-of-concept prototypes, conduct tests, and prepare evaluation reports for technology decisions.
• Collaborate with motor control, hardware, and battery teams to optimize electrical system performance for tools and outdoor equipment.
• Partner with external suppliers, universities, and research institutes to strengthen the technology pipeline.
• Support future motor technology directions through technical analysis and cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

Electromagnetic design

Modeling and optimization

Cross-functional collaboration

Motor control knowledge

Education

Master’s or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Ansys Maxwell

Motor-CAD

MATLAB/Simulink

Ansys Twin Builder

Job description

Subject Matter Expert – Electric Motors, Electrification & Advanced Technology Group – Hybrid

Towson, Maryland, United States

Come make the world and accelerate your success. 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 Make The World™. Sound like you? 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®.

The Job:

As a Principal Engineer – Electric Motors, Electrification & Advanced Technology Group, you’ll be part of our Electrification & Advanced Technology (E&AT) team working as a hybrid employee. You’ll get to:

• Lead advanced motor technology development through modeling, simulation, and proof-of-concept prototyping.
• Evaluate alternative motor technologies to existing Interior Permanent Magnet (IPM) motors using motor and system modeling tools such as Ansys Maxwell, Motor-CAD, or equivalent software.
• Assess motor designs for thermal performance against defined requirements and recommend optimization opportunities.
• Build proof-of-concept prototypes, conduct testing, and prepare evaluation reports to support technology decisions.
• Collaborate with motor control, hardware, and battery teams to optimize electrical system performance across batteries, motor controllers, and motors used in Power Tools and Outdoor equipment.
• Partner with external motor and magnet suppliers, universities, and research institutes to strengthen the technology pipeline.
• Support the future direction of motor technologies for the Power Tools and Outdoor business units through technical analysis and cross-functional collaboration.

The Person:

You love to learn and grow and be acknowledged for your valuable contributions. You’re not intimidated by innovation. Wouldn’t it be great if you could do your job and do a world of good? In fact, you embrace it. You also have:

• A Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, with a focus on electric motors and advanced controls.
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in an industrial environment.
• Deep expertise in electromagnetic design, modeling, and optimization of low-voltage radial and axial brushless motors.
• Familiarity with motor manufacturing processes and sub-assemblies.
• Experience using motor and system modeling tools such as Ansys Maxwell, Motor-CAD, or equivalent software.
• Experience with model-based algorithm development using MATLAB/Simulink or Ansys Twin Builder is a plus.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills, with a demonstrated ability to succeed in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

The Details:

You’ll receive 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 reimbursement in 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 be a place you’ll want to be – and stay. Being part of our team means you’ll get 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 and a great appreciation 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.

The Salary range for this position is $110,600.00 - $178,000.00

• This is the lowest to highest annual full-time salary range we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. The salary offered within the range may vary depending on multiple factors including job level, geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience and in compliance with local wage requirements. Please note that salary is only one component of total rewards at Stanley Black & Decker.
• The salary range listed in this job posting reflects the range for the primary location specified. The salary range may vary for other locations.
• The successful candidate may be eligible for annual merit increases.
• Medical, dental, life, vision, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement in addition to programs & benefits in support of your well-being.
• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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