Principal Mechanical Motor Design Engineer - Electric Drives

ManpowerGroup; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus opportunity

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement savings program

Paid vacation and holidays

Relocation assistance

Long-term technical and leadership dev

Job summary

ManpowerGroup in East Texas seeks a Principal Mechanical Motor Design Engineer to lead the mechanical design of large AC traction motors and generators for demanding industrial applications worldwide.

The role involves shaping reliability, manufacturability, testing, and continuous improvement across full electric drive systems, from concept through production, with broad ownership and collaboration with manufacturing and testing teams.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience designing motors, generators, or rotating equipment.
• Strong 3D CAD experience.
• Solid working knowledge of GD&T.
• Experience supporting manufacturing environments.
• Product testing and validation experience.
• Knowledge of rotors, shafts, bearings, cooling systems, and rotating machinery.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design of large motors and generators.
• Design rotors, shafts, housings, cooling systems, bearings, and sealing arrangements.
• Develop detailed CAD models and production drawings.
• Support product development from concept through production release.
• Work directly with manufacturing teams to improve product quality and manufacturability.
• Support product testing and validation programs.
• Troubleshoot design, manufacturing, and field issues.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Conduct technical reviews and engineering evaluations.
• Support drafting personnel and drawing release activities.

Skills

Mechanical design

3D CAD

GD&T

Manufacturing support

Rotating equipment

Team collaboration

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

ManpowerGroup in East Texas seeks a Principal Mechanical Motor Design Engineer to lead the mechanical design of large AC traction motors and generators for demanding industrial applications worldwide.

The role involves shaping reliability, manufacturability, testing, and continuous improvement across full electric drive systems, from concept through production, with broad ownership and collaboration with manufacturing and testing teams.