Principal Mechanical Engineer – Motors (Induction & Synchronous)

TECO Westinghouse; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

TECO-Westinghouse Motor Company in Round Rock, TX seeks a Principal Engineer – Mechanical, Induction & Synchronous Motors to lead sophisticated mechanical engineering efforts across the full motor lifecycle. You will guide design, analysis, testing, and field support, mentoring engineers and collaborating with Sales on proposals.

The role involves driving robust mechanical design practices, validation plans, and cross-functional coordination to ensure safety, reliability, and performance of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering required; master's preferred.
• 10–15 years of related mechanical engineering experience with rotating equipment.
• Experience with CAD, PDM/PLM, engineering calculation, and/or simulation software.
• Experience with structural FEA and rotor dynamics analysis; ANSYS preferred.
• Experience with motor standards (NEMA, IEEE, IEC, API) preferred.
• Professional Engineer license or other relevant certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical design and development of induction and synchronous motors.
• Perform mechanical calculations and analyses involving structures, rotor dynamics, shafting, bearings, frames, and cooling systems.
• Use FEA, rotor dynamics tools, and simulations to verify designs; develop calculation tools.
• Translate customer specs into manufacturable motor designs.
• Provide technical input to Sales for proposals and negotiations.
• Review and approve manufacturing drawings and documentation; support manufacturing and field service.
• Lead nonconformance disposition and root-cause investigations.
• Plan testing and validation activities including prototype builds and vibration testing.
• Mentor junior engineers and coordinate project planning and execution.

Skills

Mechanical design

Rotor dynamics

Vibration analysis

Leadership & mentorship

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

ANSYS

CAD/PLM

FEM

DyRoBeS

Job description

TECO-Westinghouse Motor Company in Round Rock, TX seeks a Principal Engineer – Mechanical, Induction & Synchronous Motors to lead sophisticated mechanical engineering efforts across the full motor lifecycle. You will guide design, analysis, testing, and field support, mentoring engineers and collaborating with Sales on proposals.

The role involves driving robust mechanical design practices, validation plans, and cross-functional coordination to ensure safety, reliability, and performance of