Design Engineer

Job Summary

The Design Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing electric motors and components. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to create innovative solutions that meet performance, efficiency, and reliability requirements. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical or electrical engineering, experience in motor design and a passion for advancing electric motor technology.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and Development: Create detailed designs for electric motor components and systems, including rotors, stators, windings, and housings, using CAD software (e.g., Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks)
• Simulation and Analysis: Perform finite element analysis (FEA) and thermal/electromagnetic simulations to optimize motor performance and ensure compliance with design specifications.
• Prototyping and Testing: Develop prototypes and conduct testing to validate designs, troubleshoot issues, and improve performance metrics such as efficiency, torque, and durability.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with manufacturing, quality assurance, and supply chain teams to ensure designs are manufacturable, cost-effective, meet industry standards, and ensure product specifications meet or exceed expectations.
• Documentation: Prepare technical documentation, including design specifications, test reports, and bill of materials (BOM), to support product development and production processes.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to enhance motor designs for improved efficiency, reduced weight, and lower production costs.
• Compliance: Ensure designs comply with relevant industry standards (e.g., UL, IEC, NEMA) and environmental regulations.
• Project Management: Manage multiple design projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines and maintaining high-quality standards.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

Preferred Experience or Skills

• Master’s Degree
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in design engineering, with at least 3 years focused on electric motor or rotating machinery design.
• Experience with electric vehicle (EV), autonomous mobile robot (AMR) or automated guided vehicle (AGV) motor design
• Knowledge of control systems and motor drive technologies.
• Familiarity with Six Sigma or Lean manufacturing principles.
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks, or equivalent).
• Experience with FEA tools (e.g., ANSYS, Simcenter MotorSolve, JMAG, or equivalent) for structural, thermal, and electromagnetic analysis.
• Knowledge of motor design principles, including electromagnetic theory, thermal management, and material selection.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes, such as casting, machining, and assembly.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to occasionally climb, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist.
• Ability to lift and carry office equipment or equipment required for responsibilities (typically up to 25lbs).
• Ability to work in climate controlled and non-controlled environments.

Basic and Social Skills, Leadership, and Business

• Problem-solving & Critical Thinking: Capable of analyzing complex manufacturing and design challenges, diagnosing root causes, and developing effective solutions
• Attention to Detail & Accuracy: Meticulous in interpreting and producing technical drawings, models, and documentation to ensure precision and consistency.
• Excellent Communication (Verbal and Written): Comfortable articulating technical concepts clearly across cross-functional teams.
• Team Collaboration & Interpersonal Skills: Works seamlessly with production, quality, R&D, supply chain, and management teams—building trust, rapport, and shared success.
• Adaptability & Flexibility: Welcomes changing project requirements, evolving technologies, and dynamic manufacturing environments.
• Strategic Review: Conducts design reviews, risk assessments, and ensures compliance with internal and regulatory standards throughout the design lifecycle.
• Continuous Improvement & Lean Mindset: Implements process improvements, cost-saving strategies, and waste reduction initiatives to boost production efficiency and output.
• Cost-Benefit & Value Engineering (VAVE): Conducts cost analysis, value assessments, and VAVE evaluations—balancing design trade-offs for optimal business impact.
• Empathy & Patience: Provide thoughtful, respectful support to users with varying technical skill levels.
• Professionalism: Represent the Design Engineer function with integrity, reliability, and confidentiality.
• Build trust with others through own authenticity and follow-through on commitments.
• Values and supports diversity in the workplace.
• Ensures thorough familiarity with company policies and procedures. Appropriately applies policies and procedures in compliance with government laws. Policies and procedures include, but not limited to: ISO 9000 & 14000, government regulations (e.g. health, safety, quality and environmental), and functional policies.