Senior Design Engineer

About the role

The Senior Design Engineer will provide technical leadership in the design, development, and sustainment of fractional horsepower electric motors and related motion products. This role is a hands-on technical contributor responsible for executing product designs, supporting manufacturing, and driving continuous improvement across existing and new motor platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Product Design & Development
• Design and develop fractional horsepower electric motors (e.g., BLDC, PMDC, stepper, AC motors) from concept through production release.
• Generate and review engineering calculations, CAD models, drawings, specifications, and bills of material.
• Apply sound engineering principles related to magnetics, thermal performance, mechanical integrity, and materials.
• Analysis, Testing & Validation
• Perform and interpret electromagnetic, thermal, and mechanical analyses to optimize motor performance and reliability.
• Support prototype builds, testing, and validation activities; analyze results and implement design improvements.
• Absorb and implement lessons learned from product qualification, life testing, and compliance testing.
• Manufacturing & Sustaining Support
• Partner with Manufacturing Engineering to ensure designs are manufacturable, repeatable, and cost effective (DFM/DFA).
• Provide engineering support for production issues, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Participate in value engineering and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Cross Functional Collaboration
• Support customer applications by reviewing requirements, evaluating feasibility, and assisting with technical solutions.
• Collaborate effectively with Quality, Supply Chain, and Sales teams to resolve technical issues and support product launches.
• Participate in annual budget discussions and cost reduction projects.
• Mentor and coach junior and mid-level engineers, promoting best practices in design, documentation, and problem solving.

Core Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Hands on, detail oriented engineering mindset
• Strong communication with both technical and non technical stakeholders
• Able to manage multiple priorities effectively
• Collaborative and team focused approach balancing results aside mentorship

Education Requirements

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

Preferred Experience or Skills

• 10+ years of engineering experience, with a strong focus on electric motor or rotating machinery design.
• Experience with Autodesk CAD tools (e.g., Inventor, Fusion) and engineering analysis methods.
• Familiarity with electric motor fundamentals: windings, magnets, laminations, bearings, insulation systems.
• Working knowledge of applicable standards (UL, IEC, NEMA, CE, RoHS).
• Master’s degree in engineering.
• Experience supporting products in production and field environments.
• Exposure to motor drives, controls, or integrated motion systems.
• Experience in industrial, medical, robotics, or automation markets.