Resolver Design Engineer

Ducommun Incorporated; Carson (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Resolver Design Engineer to innovate and develop cutting-edge electromechanical devices. This role involves driving the design and development of resolvers and electric motors, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and enhancing product quality through rigorous testing and analysis. The ideal candidate will blend hardware excitement with simulation expertise, ensuring optimal design and performance. Join a company with a rich history in aerospace and defense, where your contributions will shape the future of motion control technology and make a significant impact on the industry.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of design experience with resolvers and electric motors.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Drive design and development of resolvers and electric motors.
• Work directly with customers to capture and translate requirements.

Skills

Resolver Design

Electric Motor Design

Ansys Maxwell

SolidWorks

Project Management

Technical Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MotorCAD

Job description

Resolver Design Engineer

The ResolverDesign Engineer creates conceptual designs, performs electromechanical analyses,develops detailed designs, leads cross functional teams, supports product prototypeand pilot build fabrication and testing, participates in reviews with customers,and provides customer support. The successful candidate must have design andtest experience with resolvers, electric motors, actuators, mechanisms, and electromagneticdesign/analysis software. The Resolver Design Engineer is a product engineeringrole supporting the portfolio of motion control products while also driving thedevelopment of new products. A blend of hardware excitement with simulationbackground is ideal for this role, with design optimization and hardwaredebugging both key to success.

Who are we?

Founded in 1849, Ducommun is the oldest company in California. Starting as a hardware supply store during the California Gold Rush and eventually assisted in the birth of the aerospace industry in Southern California by providing aircraft aluminum to early aerospace pioneers like Lindbergh, Douglas and Lockheed.

Today Ducommun is a global provider of innovative manufacturing solutions for customers in the aerospace, defense and industrial markets. We specialize in electronic and structural systems, producing complex products and components for commercial aircraft platforms, mission-critical military and space programs, and sophisticated industrial applications.

Our Facility in Carson, CA is our Engineered Products Group location, which houses our Human Machine Interface, Motion Control Device, Radiofrequency Departments.

Job Summary

• Drives the design and development of resolvers, electric motors, actuators, mechanisms, and other electromagnetic devices from concept through fabrication.
  
• Supportsour portfolio of high performance resolvers and motors through initiating nonconformanceinvestigation, including root cause and corrective action closure, drivingcontinuous improvement and quality.
  
• Worksdirectly with customers to capture requirements, translating theserequirements into formal documents as needed and negotiating difficultspecifications items based on risk assessment.
  
• Servesas the Lead Engineer on new product development (NPD) programs, evaluatingtechnical risk and driving action on risk burn-down plans.
  
• Helpsdefine and drive research and development programs, using advancedexperience and understanding of motors and resolvers to recommend productimprovements and new innovations.
  
• Usessimulation background to investigate product anomalies and to optimizedesign of new products.
  
• Works with cross functional teams and suppliers to ensuredesigns and components meet technical requirements.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Experience designing resolvers, electric motor design is a plus
  
• Experience using Ansys Maxwell, MotorCAD, or similar
  
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus
  
• Experience in Aerospace and/or Defense industries preferred
  
• SolidWorks expertise strongly preferred
  
• Experience with product design and development within a stage-gate process
  
• Clear communication skills including the ability to write technical reports and proposals, and to make technical presentations to customers
  
• Project management and leadership skills to multi-task and manage multiple priorities in a timely and efficient manner
  
• U.S. Person status

Required Experience and Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
  
• Minimum five years of design experience in resolvers, electric motors, actuators, mechanisms, or other electromagnetic devices
  
• Experience in designing and developing electrical resolvers or RVDT/LVDT from concept through fabrication is a plus

Base Compensation: USD 100,000.00 - 115,000.00 Paid Salaried

Equal Opportunity EmployerVeterans/Disabled

23301 S. Wilmington Ave
Carson, California, 90745
United States