Senior Electric Motor Design Engineer — Prototyping & Validation

Drive System Design; Farmington Hills (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Drive System Design is seeking a Senior Engineer to lead the detailed design and prototyping of electric motors. You will perform electromagnetic, structural, and thermal analyses and CAD design for diverse technologies, while ensuring manufacturability and test planning.

The role involves coordinating with customers and internal teams in a dynamic project environment. Responsibilities include delivering projects, presenting results, and supporting business development, with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in electric motor design and analysis (electromagnetic, thermal, structural).
• Thorough understanding of electromagnetic and thermal principles and their practical application.
• Knowledge of motor simulation tools such as MotorCAD, Maxwell, JMAG.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and prototype electric drive systems using state-of-the-art simulation techniques and design tools.
• Write and present technical reports and results to customers.
• Deliver small to medium sized projects and technical work packages within large projects.
• Follow DSD’s processes to ensure high quality work and collaborate across cross-functional teams.
• Travel short and long haul as required for business needs.

Skills

Electric motor design

Electromagnetic analysis

Thermal analysis

Structural analysis

Motor simulation tools

HV safety standards

NVH

Systems engineering collaboration

Prototyping and testing

Tools

MotorCAD

Maxwell

JMAG

Job description

Drive System Design is seeking a Senior Engineer to lead the detailed design and prototyping of electric motors. You will perform electromagnetic, structural, and thermal analyses and CAD design for diverse technologies, while ensuring manufacturability and test planning.

The role involves coordinating with customers and internal teams in a dynamic project environment. Responsibilities include delivering projects, presenting results, and supporting business development, with travel as needed.