Senior Actuator Design Engineer – EV Motion & Systems

Also, Inc.; Palo Alto, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

One Medical membership

Fertility benefits

Flexible time off

401(k) match

Job summary

ALSO is seeking a Staff Actuator Design Engineer to shape electromechanical actuators for next‑gen light EVs, guiding concepts through to production.

You will lead detailed 3D modeling, DFMEA/DVP&R activities, and cross‑discipline collaboration across mechanical, electrical, and controls teams, including suppliers and fabrication staff.

Join a passionate, hands‑on team and help set design standards while mentoring peers and advancing mobility technology.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
• 8+ years designing electromechanical actuators.
• Deep understanding of motors, servo drives, and motion sensors.
• Experience with precision motion mechanisms and gearing.
• Familiarity with friction, damping and backlash control.
• Modeling in MATLAB/Simulink or equivalent.
• Strong GD&T and tolerance stack‑up knowledge.
• Proficiency in Python, C, and C++ for drivers.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test electromechanical actuators for light EV platforms.
• Create drawing packages and manufacturing instructions for parts and assemblies.
• 3D modeling of components and assemblies, including various gearings.
• Collaborate with electrical and controls teams to integrate PCBA and wiring.
• Coordinate validation with suppliers and perform DFMEAs and DVP&Rs.
• Prototype and iterate designs with hands‑on fabrication and lab testing.
• Set actuator design standards and mentor engineers through reviews.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Actuator design

Motor drives

MATLAB/Simulink

C++

Python

GD&T

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

MS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ANSYS

Abaqus

HyperWorks

PLM systems

CATIA

Job description

ALSO is seeking a Staff Actuator Design Engineer to shape electromechanical actuators for next‑gen light EVs, guiding concepts through to production.

You will lead detailed 3D modeling, DFMEA/DVP&R activities, and cross‑discipline collaboration across mechanical, electrical, and controls teams, including suppliers and fabrication staff.

Join a passionate, hands‑on team and help set design standards while mentoring peers and advancing mobility technology.