Senior Engineer- Motor Design

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

You will be a Senior Engineer for the detailed design and prototyping of electric motors. This includes electromagnetic, structural and thermal analysis as well as CAD design for a variety of technologies. Design for manufacturing and assembly as well as the definition of virtual validation and physical testing plans is required. The role involves operating in a dynamic project environment including technical, commercial and customer management.

Key Responsibilities

You will be:

• Utilizing state of the art simulation techniques and design tools to design, develop and prototype electric drive systems
• Writing and presenting technical reports and results to customers
• Responsible for the delivery of small to medium sized project
• Responsible for the delivery of technical work packages within large projects
• Following DSD’s technical processes to ensure work is executed to the highest quality
• Working effectively within multi-person/cross functional projects
• Supporting business development function to generate proposals

General Responsibilities

• Taking responsibility for your own continual development
• Working collaboratively with colleagues, clients, stakeholders and contributing to the team ethic at work
• Acting as a role model for DSD’s values and professional standards
• Developing your personal reputation with your peers and within customers and suppliers as an ambassador of DSD
• Exhibiting a passion for learning and facing new challenges
• Adapting to the needs of a growing and developing business
• Willing to undertake short and long haul-travel on behalf of the company
• Being fully aware of and actively complying with DSD’s policies and procedures

What you will need

• Demonstrable experience in electric motor design and analysis (electromagnetic, thermal, structural)
• Thorough understanding of electromagnetic and thermal principles and their practical application
• Thorough experience with motor simulation tools such as MotorCAD, Maxwell, JMAG, etc.
• An understanding of manufacturing techniques used for electric motors for prototypes and in series production
• Knowledge of state-of-the-art materials and emerging technologies, a track record of innovation
• Experience in some of the following analysis: vibration, life and NVH
• An understanding of HV safety standards and creepage and clearance design rules
• Worked in a systems engineering environment, ability to collaborate with other teams
• An understanding of market trends and challenges, and applications of existing technology within the industry
• 1D and/or 3D thermal analysis, experience with different types of motor cooling (air, water, oil)
• Experience in the physical development/testing of motor hardware
• An understanding of motor drives and motor controls and specifically their relationship with motor design
• Understanding of adjacent powertrain subsystems such as inverters, transmissions, batteries, etc.