Senior Electrical Motor Design Engineer — Full Lifecycle

ManpowerGroup; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive bonus opportunity

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vis

Retirement savings program

Paid vacation and holidays

Relocation assistance for qualified

Long-term technical and leadership dev

Job summary

ManpowerGroup Milwaukee is seeking a Principal Electrical Motor Design Engineer to lead the electromagnetic design of large AC traction motors and generators, spanning concept through production. You will work with mechanical, manufacturing, and testing teams to advance electrification initiatives in demanding industrial environments.

The role emphasizes ownership of the full lifecycle, from design validation to field performance improvements, with strong leadership expectations and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Significant experience designing large AC motors, generators, or related rotating equipment.
• Experience supporting products through manufacturing and testing.
• Strong knowledge of electromagnetic design principles.
• Understanding of insulation and cooling systems and motor performance optimization.
• Experience using JMAG, Maxwell, Motor-CAD, ANSYS, or similar platforms.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and technical leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead electromagnetic design of large AC traction motors and generators.
• Define motor performance requirements including torque, efficiency, thermal performance, and durability.
• Develop stator, rotor, winding, insulation, and cooling system designs.
• Perform electromagnetic analysis and design optimization.
• Support prototype development and production implementation.
• Partner closely with manufacturing teams to improve quality and producibility.
• Support testing, validation, and performance analysis activities.
• Investigate root cause and reliability issues.
• Analyze test data and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide technical leadership on complex rotating equipment programs.

Skills

Electromagnetic design

Leadership

Team collaboration

Technical judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

JMAG

Maxwell

Motor-CAD

ANSYS

Job description

ManpowerGroup Milwaukee is seeking a Principal Electrical Motor Design Engineer to lead the electromagnetic design of large AC traction motors and generators, spanning concept through production. You will work with mechanical, manufacturing, and testing teams to advance electrification initiatives in demanding industrial environments.

The role emphasizes ownership of the full lifecycle, from design validation to field performance improvements, with strong leadership expectations and