Sr. Staff Engineer, Motor Design

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

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive compensation

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Paid vacation

Sick and personal days

Paid holidays

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Marotta Controls, Inc. in Chaska, MN seeks a Senior Staff Motor Design Engineer to design and optimize electric motors for aerospace and defense, covering magnetics, materials, GD&T, assembly, manufacturability, analysis, testing and verification.

This role interfaces with customers, suppliers and internal teams to deliver robust solutions. The position requires expertise in electromagnetic analysis (FEM), materials selection, cost optimization and collaboration with actuation/test engineering.

Qualifications

• BS Engineering degree required (Electrical or Mechanical).
• 5–10 years of experience in electro-magnetic motors, windings and systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for cross-functional interfacing.
• Proficiency with MS Office and applicable systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, prototype, assemble and test electromagnetic motor topologies for high-performance aerospace/defense motors.
• Develop breakthrough motor technologies and optimize cost, performance and manufacturability.
• Collaborate with actuation/test engineering to drive winning programs.
• Review prints/specs and audit supplier processes to mitigate risk.

Skills

Electromagnetic motors

Communication skills

Analytical problem solving

MS Office

Education

B.S. in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Location: Chaska, MN

Job Id:2072-6305-27-NB

# of Openings:1

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.
• 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.

• incentive compensation
• medical
• prescription
• dental
• vision
• life
• disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• tuition assistance
• paid vacation
• sick and personal days
• paid holidays
• 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.