Engineering Manager (motors, robotics)

Maxonic Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Maxonic Inc. is looking for a Senior Engineer specializing in Small Motors and Gearboxes in Cupertino, California. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in designing small electric motors and a strong background in precision motor design. Responsibilities include acting as the technical interface for customer discussions, coordinating factory visits, and identifying priorities within projects. The role demands effective communication with stakeholders and in-depth knowledge of motor design processes. This is an onsite position with opportunities to work closely with leading manufacturers.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in designing and developing small form-factor electric motors.
• Strong background in precision motor design including various types of motors.
• Experience in motor prototyping, testing, and fine-tuning for performance.

Responsibilities

• Act as the technical interface for customer teams in Cupertino.
• Identify and communicate effectively with key stakeholders.
• Support customer visits to the factory and maximize efficiency in discussions.

Skills

Designing and developing small electric motors

Precision motor design

Communication with stakeholders

Job description

Job Title

Senior Engineer — Small Motors & Gearboxes

Work Schedule

Onsite

Preferred Background

• Prior experience with leading manufacturers in precision motor or storage technologies is highly desirable.
• Experience in robotics applications involving motor design and control systems is a plus.

Key Requirements

• Technical interface for customer team in Cupertino; present technical documents and discuss design solutions.
• Identify and communicate effectively with key stakeholders including the factory engineering/manufacturing teams and our customers to share priorities and goals.
• Identify, highlight, and drive priorities that are not always fully defined.
• Coordinate and support customer visits to the client factory and ensure all discussion topics are covered efficiently and effectively.
• Hands‑on experience in designing and developing small form‑factor electric motors (motors that can fit within a handheld device).
• Strong background in precision motor design, including but not limited to server cooling fans, HDD spindle motors, stepper motors, and BLDC motors.
• Must have end‑to‑end motor design experience—including electromagnetic design, mechanical integration, thermal considerations, and performance optimization.
• Experience in motor prototyping, testing, and fine‑tuning to meet performance, efficiency, and reliability targets.
• Candidates should have designed motors from scratch—not limited to motor selection, integration, or installation of off‑the‑shelf components.