Rotordynamics & Magnetic Bearing Controls Engineer

Sapphire Technologies group; Cypress (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Sapphire Technologies in Cypress, California, seeks a Rotordynamics and Control Engineer to join the Magnetic Bearing Technology group. Duties include rotor dynamics analysis, controller tuning, data acquisition, and field testing.

Travel up to 10% for field support and training, with collaboration across engineering teams. Preferred candidates hold a Master’s or PhD in ME or EE, plus 3+ years’ experience in dynamics or controls, and familiarity with rotary machinery and magnetic bearing

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in ME or EE required.
• Minimum of 3 years related experience in dynamics and/or controls required.
• Knowledge of rotordynamics and controls analysis for rotating machinery is required.
• Understanding of control algorithm design for closed-loop systems is a plus.
• Knowledge of data acquisition systems and instrumentation is a plus.
• Familiarity with magnetic bearing controller hardware components is a plus.
• Understanding of magnetic bearing principles and applications is a plus.
• Experience with machine-level magnetic bearing system testing and troubleshooting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform rotordynamic modelling using XLROTOR and Matlab rotordynamics tools.
• Use Matlab to analyze stability and performance of magnetic bearing control loops and design compensators.
• Conduct final tuning on control algorithms based on measurements and time-history data.
• Assist in the design of new magnetic bearing systems for new applications.
• Develop or modify LabVIEW-based GUI for magnetic bearing control systems.
• Develop and conduct training sessions with field service, test engineers, and technicians.
• Interface with customers for field service, applications, and product support.

Skills

Rotordynamics

Controls engineering

Data analysis

Field testing

MATLAB

Education

Master's or PhD in ME or EE

Tools

XLROTOR

LabVIEW

Job description

Sapphire Technologies in Cypress, California, seeks a Rotordynamics and Control Engineer to join the Magnetic Bearing Technology group. Duties include rotor dynamics analysis, controller tuning, data acquisition, and field testing.

Travel up to 10% for field support and training, with collaboration across engineering teams. Preferred candidates hold a Master’s or PhD in ME or EE, plus 3+ years’ experience in dynamics or controls, and familiarity with rotary machinery and magnetic bearing