Project Engineer, Model Based Design

Stanley Black and Decker Inc.; Towson (MD); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Tool discounts

Job summary

Stanley Black & Decker Inc. in Towson, MD is seeking a Project Engineer specializing in Model Based Design for electric motors. This hybrid role requires onsite work in Towson three days per week and offers a path to lead motor modeling efforts using MATLAB/Simulink and FEM tools.

You'll develop and calibrate electromagnetic and thermal models, simulate and validate designs, mentor engineers, and collaborate across functions to advance electric motor technology and regulatory readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering; PhD preferred.
• 5+ years in electromagnetic and thermal design of motors with model-based methods.
• Experience with 2D/3D finite element analysis for motor design.
• Modeling 3-phase inverters including thermal aspects.
• Strong knowledge of electrical system thermal modeling using lumped parameters.
• Proficiency with MATLAB/Simulink and model-based development.
• Familiarity with MIL, SIL, and HIL testing environments.
• Experience with field-oriented control for brushless motors.
• Knowledge of Li-ion battery modeling is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create robust motor models using MATLAB/Simulink and FEM tools.
• Develop calibration processes for electromagnetic and thermal models.
• Simulate and test motor models to identify issues early.
• Modify electromagnetic design based on learning before prototyping.
• Establish workflows for electrical system modeling within the team.
• Generate a motor and electrical parts library for system-level modeling.
• Mentor and train engineers in model-based design and controls.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and research institutions.
• Document control strategies, simulation results, and validation processes.
• Support certification and regulatory compliance for global deployment.

Skills

Model-based design

FEM

3-phase inverter modelling

Thermal modelling

MIL/SIL/HIL

Control methods

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

FEM tools

Job description

Project Engineer, Model Based Design – Electric Motors - Hybrid

Towson, MD, United States

Full time

REQ-1000052445

This is a Hybrid position and will require onsite work in Towson, MD three days a week

Come make the world and accelerate your success.

It takes great people to achieve greatness -people with purpose, integrity, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. Join our team of 50,000+ diverse, high-performing professionals making their mark on the world’s most beloved brands, including DEWALT®, BLACK+DECKER®, CRAFTSMAN®, STANLEY®, CUB CADET®, and HUSTLER®.

The Job

• Creating robust, well documented electric motor models using model-based engineering tools (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink, Twin Builder).

• Developing and implementing calibration processes for electromagnetic and thermal models of electric motors.

• Simulating and testing (verifying) these motor models to find issues in early design processes.

• Modify electro-magnetic design of the motor based on early learning to correct the issues before physical prototyping.

• Establishing and keeping workflows and best practices for electrical system modeling within the team.

• Generate robust motor and electrical part library that can be used by System level modelling teams.

• Mentoring and training engineers in model-based design and controls engineering.

• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and research institutions to drive technological advancements.

• Documenting control strategies, simulation results, and validation processes specific to Electrical System.

• Supporting certification and regulatory compliance for global deployment.

The Person

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field (PhD preferred).

• 5+ years of experience in electromagnetic and thermal design of motors, with ability in model-based design.

• Proven experience with 2D and 3D finite element analysis tools for motor design.

• Experience in modeling 3-phase inverters, including thermal aspects.

• Strong knowledge of electrical system thermal modeling using lumped parameter circuits.

• Ability in MATLAB/Simulink and model-based development methodologies.

• Familiarity with MIL, SIL, and HIL testing environments.

• Experience with field-oriented control methods for brushless motor control (highly preferred).

• Knowledge of modelling of Lithium-ion battery system is a plus.

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.

What’s more, you’ll get that pride that comes from empowering makers, doers, protectors, and everyday heroes all over the world. We’re more than the #1 tools company. More than a driving force in outdoor power equipment. More than a global leader in industrial. We’re visionaries and innovators. As successful as we’ve been in the past, we have so much further to go. That’s where you come in. Join us!

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The Salary range for this position is $90,000.00 - $144,900.00

• 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 tool sand 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. Come build with us and take your career to new heights.

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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For the builders and protectors, for the makers and explorers, for those shaping and reshaping our world through hard work and inspiration, Stanley Black & Decker provides the tools and innovative solutions you can trust to get the job done—and we have since 1843.