Senior Electric Motor Design Engineer & Tech Leader

ABB; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Savings Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

ABB in Fort Smith, AR is seeking an experienced Electric Motor Design Engineer to drive technical excellence and innovation. You will lead design optimization projects, manage comprehensive testing programs, and mentor junior engineers to deliver high-quality products that meet customer needs.

This role requires strong expertise in motor design, FEA, manufacturing considerations, and a track record of collaboration across teams to translate business goals into technical solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering and 8+ years experience with Electric Motors or rotating equipment design including knowledge in advanced design methodologies (FEA), manufacturing processes, and customer support experience.
• Proven ability to create accurate documentation, detailed drawings, BOMs, and engineering records, while supporting design changes and revisions.
• Strong command of mechanical performance fundamentals while considering manufacturing processes such as die casting, machining, stamping, plastic molding, and fabrication.
• Proficiency in engineering analysis, data reporting, and technical presentations.
• Preferred Experience Includes: Master’s Degree in Engineering, Lean Six Sigma or PMP Certifications, SAP, Ansys, and SolidWorks CSWP. Working knowledge of UL, CSA, CE, IEEE, IEC, NEMA regulatory compliance
• Candidates must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

Responsibilities

• Electric Motor Design & Analysis – Expert-level competence in motor design, performance optimization, and complex problem-solving using both FEA and closed-form solutions
• Advanced Technical Analysis – Proficiency in airflow, vibration, and sound level analysis with ability to pro-pose and validate improvement opportunities
• Design Leadership & Optimization – Experience leading design initiatives with focus on manufacturing considerations, cost reduction, and comprehensive testing and validation
• Cross-Functional Collaboration & Innovation – Skilled at working across technical and functional teams, generating IP, documenting findings for diverse audiences, and translating business drivers into technical solutions

Skills

Electric motor design

FEA

Vibration analysis

Testing programs

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Ansys

SolidWorks CSWP

Job description

ABB in Fort Smith, AR is seeking an experienced Electric Motor Design Engineer to drive technical excellence and innovation. You will lead design optimization projects, manage comprehensive testing programs, and mentor junior engineers to deliver high-quality products that meet customer needs.

This role requires strong expertise in motor design, FEA, manufacturing considerations, and a track record of collaboration across teams to translate business goals into technical solutions.