Sr. Staff Engineer, Motor Design

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Marotta Controls in Minnesota is seeking a Senior Staff Motor Design Engineer to design and optimize electric motors, including winding, insulation, magnets, sensors, and related components for aerospace and defense applications. The role involves heavy interaction with customers, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure performance, manufacturability, and cost targets.

The position requires a BS in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering and 5–10 years of electro-magnetic motors experience, with

Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• 5-10 years' experience in electro-magnetic motors, windings, products, and systems engineering.
• Excellent verbal/written communication for multi-faceted interactions.
• Highly computer literate with MS Office/PC experience.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, prototyping, assembly and testing of electromagnetic motor topologies for aerospace/defense motors in AS9100 environment.
• Develop breakthrough motor technologies to win in served market segments.
• Optimize designs for manufacturability and cost using materials selection and GD&T.
• Perform electromagnetic analysis (FEM, simulation, modeling) and support system tradeoffs.
• Collaborate with actuation and test engineering to drive new programs.

Education

B.S. in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering

Tools

FEM Analysis

Simulation

Modeling

Job description

Elevate your career at Marotta Controls, a New Jersey Top Workplace four 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, Motor Design Engineer

Overview:

The Senior 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: Sr. Motor Design Engineer (Permanent F/T):

• 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.
• Must be a US Citizen
• Travel to Marotta facilities and supplier manufacturing sites as needed

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)
• 5-10 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

Physical Requirements:

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

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

This position is at our Chaska, MN office location

At Marotta Controls, we are committed to a fair, performance-driven compensation approach that promotes consistency across all levels of our organization. We ensure that pay decisions are free from bias, based on objective criteria, and are regularly reviewed.

Your level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, experience, and internal consistency.

Additionally, we offer a highly competitive compensation package for this opportunity, including incentive compensation and a comprehensive suite of premium benefits. These include medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, tuition assistance, paid vacation, sick and personal days, paid holidays, and flexible scheduling options such as compressed workweeks. We value and reward employee achievements and host multiple engagement events each quarter to foster a strong, supportive workplace culture.

VETERANS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY