Electric Motor Design Engineer
Seminole, OK, OK Engineering
Job Type
Full-time
Description

  

Focus: lead reverse engineering projects of DC and AC motors. The candidate must have such experience and be capable of technically drive the process of reverse engineering.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and develop AC and DC electric motors (e.g., induction, PM, BLDC, synchronous, etc.)
  • Perform electromagnetic, thermal, and mechanical analysis using simulation tools  (FEA/CFD)
  • Lead and perform reverse engineering efforts including:
    • Full motor teardown and documentation
    • Dimensional analysis and material identification
    • Winding analysis and replication
    • Magnetic circuit evaluation
  • Create detailed CAD models, drawings, and manufacturing documentation
  • Develop motor performance specifications and validation test plans
  • Conduct performance testing (efficiency, torque, speed, thermal, vibration, noise)
  • Analyze and optimize motor efficiency
  • Work closely with manufacturing to ensure design for manufacturability 
  • Support prototyping, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis
  • Evaluate competitor products and recommend design improvements
  • Ensure compliance with applicable industry standards 
  • Lead programs through production launch, including supplier selection and qualification
  • Ownership of developing validation methodologies to correlate simulation results  with physical test data.
Requirements

  

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, or related field
  • 7+ years of experience in electric motor design and development, including at  least one motor platform successfully developed or redesigned and launched into production
  • Strong knowledge of electromagnetic theory and motor design principles
  • Experience with motor simulation tools 
  • Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor)
  • Hands-on experience with motor teardown and reverse engineering
  • Understanding of winding techniques, lamination stacks, magnets, and insulation systems
  • Familiarity with motor manufacturing processes and materials
  • Ability to interpret and create detailed engineering drawings
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills