Senior Staff Engineer, Motor Design

Marotta Controls; Chaska (MN); On-site; USD 138,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401k with company match

Tuition aid

Job summary

Marotta Controls in Chaska, MN is seeking a Senior Staff Engineer for Motor Design to lead design, prototyping, and testing of high-performance electric motors for aerospace/defense. You will drive material selection, GD&T, and electromagnetic analysis while coordinating with actuation and test engineers to optimize cost, efficiency, and reliability.

The role requires 7–12 years in EM motors, strong communication skills, and a US citizenship.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 7–12 years of electro-magnetic motors, windings, products and systems experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication for multi-level interactions.
• Proficiency with MS Office and relevant engineering tools.

Responsibilities

• Design, prototype, assemble and test electromagnetic motor topologies for aerospace/defense use.
• Develop breakthrough motor technologies to win in served market segments.
• Select materials, apply GD&T to optimize manufacturability and cost.
• Perform electromagnetic analysis (FEM, simulation, modeling).
• Collaborate with actuation and test engineers to optimize cost, efficiency, and performance.
• Review supplier processes and ensure conformity to specs and documentation.

Skills

EM motor design

GD&T

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Problem solving

US Citizenship

Education

B.S. in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Finite Element Analysis

Simulation software

Job description

Elevate your career at Marotta Controls, a New Jersey Top Workplace three years running! Dedicated to innovation, quality and excellence, we deliver cutting edge control systems for the Aerospace & Defense industry. At Marotta, we value bold thinking and teamwork, and we empower our employees to push boundaries while delivering top-tier solutions to our customers. Our team fosters a fun, collaborative culture where creativity and technical excellence thrive! Your next big opportunity starts here. Be part of a company where your work supports a mission that makes a difference-.

Senior Staff Engineer, Motor Design

Overview

The Sr. Staff Motor Design Engineer is an expert who is responsible for designing and optimizing electric motors and implementing technology to meet customers’ requirements as well as aiding in the capture and retention of profitable business. This includes but not limited to magnetics, materials, GD&T, assembly, manufacturability, analysis, inspection, test, and verification. Daily interaction with internal and external customers: engineers, technicians, program management, procurement, supply chain, suppliers, test facilities, and contractors. This position covers all aspects of Marotta’s electric motors and their components including winding, insulation systems, magnets, sensors and feedback devices/componentry, motor performance, tooling / fixturing, process controls, failure modes, electrical / mechanical testing and verification, envelop optimization, simulation, modeling and competitive landscape / technologies.

Essential Or Primary / Key Responsibilities

• Experience in Designing, Prototyping, Assembly, and Testing of electromagnetic topologies for high performance & reliability aerospace and defense motors & products in an AS9100 environment.
• Develops breakthrough motor technologies, enabling Marotta to win in our served market segments.
• Expert with materials selection and GD&T to optimize designs for manufacturability and cost.
• Experience with electromagnetic principles and analysis (Finite Element Analysis, Simulation, Modeling)
• Leveraging previous motor design and development experience, play a leader/facilitator role in the design and manufacturing to optimize cost, efficiency, mass, thermal, etc. (system tradeoffs)
• Experience in materials selection, secondary processing, and workmanship principles required in a high performance motor manufacturing environment
• Collaborate closely with actuation system & test engineering to drive winning new programs driving manufacturable designs
• Knowledge of design principles, operation, testing, and reliability for motor subcomponents design and development such as magnet wires, insulation systems, laminations, magnets, shaft, bearing, enclosures, EMI, sealing, etc.
• Works with suppliers to ensure conformity to requirements and specifications as dictated by the contract and technical documentation such as drawings and specifications, etc.
• Inspects, witnesses, and/or verifies in-process and final inspections of product to ensure conformity to specifications and requirements
• Audit/Review supplier processes to ensure proper risk mitigation steps are being taken during the manufacturing processes
• Reviews technical documents such as prints and specifications during product development to identify potential manufacturing challenges or design related cost drivers

Additional Duties / Responsibilities

• Bring initiatives and activities to closure in a timely manner through effective interaction with individuals, both internal and external to the Marotta organization (as required).
• Developing a thorough understanding of the customer’s requirements while considering and balancing cost, technology, schedule, and risk.
• Abide by all safety, quality, housekeeping and company policies/procedures to ensure compliance to all regulatory and internal system requirements.
• Contribute to a positive and cooperative work environment through effective communication at all levels internal and external to the organization
• Actively participate in team meetings, improvement initiatives/programs, etc. and support actions to drive company initiatives/goals
• Assist in the training of personnel to perform required technical tasks (as directed)
• Consistently demonstrate commitment to company values
• Keep management informed of competitive landscape or changing/evolving technologies.
• Complete special projects and miscellaneous assignments as required.

Work Environment

• This job interacts both in a professional office environment and a manufacturing/machine shop environment. This role uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, as well as environments inclusive of the appropriate eye, hearing and foot protection (as required)
• This is a full-time position. Additional time and weekend work may be required, as job duties demand.
• Infrequent travel is required for this position

Minimum Required Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent experience or other degrees may be considered)
• 7-12 years’ experience in electro-magnetic motors, windings, products, and systems engineering
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills required for multi-faceted interactions with all levels of personnel within the organization, as well as any and all outside agents, including but not limited to; suppliers, customers, potential job candidates, etc.
• Highly computer literate, with MS Office/PC expertise, and demonstrated experience with applicable systems, programs, equipment, etc.
• Excellent problem-solving techniques and analytical ability
• Must be a US Citizen

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the Engineer is regularly required to see, talk and hear.
• TheEngineeris frequently required to reach with hands and arms, and to use hands to finger, handle or feel.
• TheEngineeris frequently required to sit at length, stand, walk, and move about the facility.
• TheEngineermay be required to lift and/or move items weighing up to 30 pounds

This position is at our Chaska, MN Location

Pay Range: $138,000 - $185,000/year

Many of our contracts require proof that you are a U.S. citizen and/or that an export license has been obtained for employees who are citizens of certain countries. Your employment, both initially and continually thereafter, is conditioned on production of such proof of citizenship and/or any export license that may be required to comply with any and all applicable laws, regulations, or executive orders, or required by Federal, State, or local government contracts.

We offer a highly competitive compensation package for this outstanding position plus a quarterly bonus along with a full range of top quality benefits and employee services including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, life and disability income insurance programs, 401k retirement plans with company match, generous tuition aid program, paid vacation, sick and personal days, paid holidays and flexible work hours with compressed work week options. We recognize and reward our employee's accomplishments and host several employee engagement events per quarter.

Check out all our openings at https://marotta.com/job-openings/

We are an affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity employer M/F/IWD/Veterans

VETERANS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY