Principal Electrical Motor Design Engineer

About the Role

Our client is expanding a highly specialized engineering team responsible for the design, development, testing, and continuous improvement of large AC traction motors and generators used in demanding industrial applications around the world. These are large-scale electric drive systems measured in hundreds of kilowatts and megawatts where reliability, durability, manufacturability, and performance are critical.

This role offers significant technical ownership, visibility, and long-term growth potential within a growing electrification engineering organization focused on advanced electric drive technologies and rotating equipment development. You'll work alongside experienced mechanical, manufacturing, testing, and electrical engineering professionals to help design and develop highly engineered motor and generator platforms used in some of the world's most demanding environments.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

Unlike many engineering roles that focus on a narrow portion of the product lifecycle, this position offers broad ownership and direct involvement from concept development through manufacturing, testing, validation, and continuous improvement. Engineers are drawn to this opportunity because it offers:

• Ownership across the entire product lifecycle
• Direct interaction with manufacturing and testing teams
• Exposure to large-scale motors, generators, and rotating equipment
• A highly collaborative, low-ego engineering culture
• Strong technical leadership and mentorship
• Meaningful influence on product design and engineering decisions
• Variety of work spanning design, manufacturing support, testing, troubleshooting, and product improvement
• Long-term technical and leadership growth opportunities

Responsibilities

• Lead electromagnetic design of large AC motors and generators
• Define performance requirements including torque, efficiency, durability, and thermal performance
• Develop stator, rotor, winding, insulation, and cooling system designs
• Support prototype development and product validation
• Partner closely with manufacturing and testing organizations
• Analyze performance data and drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Troubleshoot manufacturing and field-related issues
• Support product testing and validation activities
• Develop technical documentation and engineering specifications
• Provide technical leadership on complex development programs

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
• Experience designing large AC motors, generators, or rotating equipment
• Strong understanding of electromagnetic design principles
• Experience supporting manufacturing and testing activities
• Knowledge of insulation systems, thermal performance, and electric machine optimization
• Experience with Maxwell, JMAG, Motor-CAD, ANSYS, or similar software platforms
• Strong communication and technical leadership skills

Backgrounds That Translate Well

• Rail / Locomotive
• Large Industrial Motors
• Generator Manufacturing
• Heavy Rotating Equipment
• Mining Equipment
• Industrial Electrification
• Power Generation Equipment
• Paper & Pulp Motor Applications

What Separates Top Candidates

The strongest candidates have personally:

• Designed motors or generators
• Released products to manufacturing
• Worked directly with manufacturing teams
• Supported testing and validation efforts
• Solved product performance issues
• Supported root cause investigations
• Owned products throughout the full development lifecycle

We're looking for engineers who have built products, not simply analyzed them.

Compensation & Benefits

Our client understands that experienced motor design engineers are among the most difficult engineering professionals to identify and attract. Compensation will be competitive and commensurate with experience, technical depth, and overall qualifications. Additional benefits include:

• Annual incentive bonus opportunity
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement savings program
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Relocation assistance for qualified candidates
• Long-term career development opportunities

Exceptional candidates may also be considered at a higher organizational level based upon demonstrated expertise and accomplishments.

Relocation Assistance

Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates. East Texas offers a strong quality of life, lower cost of living, outdoor recreation opportunities, and access to major metropolitan areas throughout Texas.