Sr. Motor Test Engineer

Innomotics LLC; Norwood (OH); On-site; USD 81,680 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Remote work flexibility

Parental leave

Job summary

Innomotics LLC in Norwood, Ohio, is seeking a Senior Motor Test Engineer to lead test operations for large industrial motors and drive systems. This hands-on role focuses on maintaining test field equipment, planning complex system tests, and troubleshooting drives, motors, and control systems.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in industrial electrical systems, AC/DC drives, CAD, and safety practices, with 7+ years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years in industrial electrical systems, motor testing, or related heavy industrial fields.
• Strong knowledge of AC motors and generators (MV preferred).
• Experience commissioning, configuring, and troubleshooting VSDs and motors.
• Hands-on experience with PLC and HMI-based control systems.
• Ability to read and modify CAD drawings.
• Strong safety mindset and electrical safety culture.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and upkeep of Motor Test Field equipment to ensure reliability and readiness for testing.
• Plan and coordinate complex system tests involving motors, variable speed drives, and supporting equipment.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues with variable speed drives, motors, control systems, and auxiliary equipment.
• Support test setup, data acquisition, and safe operation of test cells.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Motor testing

Variable-speed drives

PLC & HMI

CAD drawings

Safety culture

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

Requisition ID6773-Posted07/31/2026-Norwood-UNITED STATES-Full-time

We are looking for a Senior Motor Test Engineer to join our team at Innomotics.

The Industry-Leader of Motors and Drives

Innomotics is an industry-leading supplier of large motors and drive systems. With a trusted legacy of more than 150 years of engineering expertise, our products power the world’s most essential industries. We are dedicated to producing the highest-quality motors that deliver unmatched reliability, keeping our customer’s operations running continuously and efficiently in the most demanding environments.

Our Most Powerful Engine: Our People

We are a team of more than 15,000 dedicated experts, doers, and innovators. For us, engineering the future means keeping businesses in motion. As a global player operating with the spirit and speed of a mid-sized champion, the future holds unlimited opportunities for us. If you share our bold mindset to be best-in-class, we want you IN.

Your Future Role

Located in Norwood, Ohio, Innomotics has built large industrial electric motors for more than 128 years. Our facility produces engineered-to-order three-phase motors up to 25,000 hp and 80,000 lbs that power essential operations in power generation, mining, oil & gas, and chemical processing.

Position Summary

We are seeking a Senior Motor Test Engineer to support our industrial motor and variable speed drive test operations. This hands-on role focuses on maintaining motor test field equipment, planning and coordinating complex system tests, and troubleshooting technical issues with drives, motors, and control systems. The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise in industrial electrical systems, variable speed drives, and motor testing within a heavy industrial environment.

This role offers the opportunity to work with some of the largest customer-engineered electric motors and MVD systems in the industry. The successful candidate will play a key role in validating equipment that power critical infrastructure and industrial operations globally

Key Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and upkeep of all Motor Test Field equipment to ensure reliability and readiness for testing
• Plan and coordinate complex system tests involving motors, variable speed drives, and supporting equipment
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues with variable speed drives, motors, control systems, and auxiliary equipment
• Support test setup, data acquisition, and safe operation of test cells

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• 7+ years of experience in industrial electrical systems, motor testing, variable-speed drive systems, or related heavy industrial fields
• Strong technical knowledge of AC motors and generators (medium voltage preferred)
• Experience commissioning, configuring, troubleshooting, and supporting AC and/or DC variable speed drive systems.
• Hands‑on experience troubleshooting and modifying PLC‑and HMI‑based industrial control systems.
• Ability to read and modify CAD drawings
• Strong safety mindset and commitment to electrical safety culture

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in a motor or variable speed drive test laboratory or heavy industrial environment
• Experience with Perfect Harmony AC and/or DC variable speed drives
• Experience supporting complex system‑level testing and data acquisition
• Experience with Step‑7, TIA Portal, WinCC, or equivalent HMI/PLC software
• Background with DC drives and exciter systems
• Familiarity with industrial networks (PROFIBUS, PROFINET, Ethernet/IP)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and data acquisition systems
• Knowledge of MV/LV substation equipment
• SAP knowledge

Additional Details

Reports to the Production Manager. Works collaboratively with a team of test technicians, R&D engineers and often directly with customer. Primarily on‑site at our Norwood, Ohio facility, with occasional flexibility for remote work based on testing schedules and business needs. Minimal travel required.

The pay range for this position is $81,680 – $210,000. The actual wage offered may be higher or lower depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.

What’s IN it for you (Our Benefits)

• Competitive compensation based on qualifications
• Medical, dental, prescription and vision coverage, first day of employment
• Matching 401(k) (immediate employer match)
• Competitive paid time off plan, paid holidays, and floating holidays
• Education and tuition reimbursement programs available
• Flexibility to work remotely a few days a week
• Paid parental leave

In this role, you will play a critical part in ensuring the reliability and performance of large industrial motors that power essential industries worldwide—contributing directly to energy efficiency and plant reliability. Enjoy opportunities for career growth, hands‑on work with cutting‑edge large-scale motor and drive technology, and the chance to develop deep expertise in a supportive, innovative environment.

Innomotics is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status.

Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Provision

Innomotics follows Executive Order 11246, including the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision.