Electric Motor Performance Engineer

MAGNIX USA INC • Everett, WA

5d • $150,000 - $200,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Electric Motor Performance Engineer is responsible for analyzing the electromagnetic components of electric motors and its performance. You will be responsible for the modeling and simulation of the electric motor performances using electromagnetic, thermal, control and life models of electric engine components.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering with the focus on electrical machines and drive systems.
• 7+ years’ experience with electromagnetic modelling of electrical machines with 3+ years of aerospace related experience.
• Expert in developing and validating electric engine performance models.
• Expert in computational tools and simulation software such as MATLAB, MATLAB Simulink, ANSYS Electronics Desktop, Motor-CAD, OptiSlang, and Twin Builder.

Nice To Haves

• A Master’s or Ph.D. degree is preferred.
• Extensive experience in defining test campaigns for electric engine validation.
• In-depth knowledge of multi-physics and multi-objective optimization.
• Highly skilled in conducting electromagnetic and thermal modeling and analyses.
• Familiarity with electrical insulation system assessment for electric engines.
• Experience in the aerospace or automotive industry, particularly with electric propulsion systems, is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate computationally efficient electric motor performance models, including electromagnetic, thermal, control, and life models, and integrate them into powertrain and aircraft models.
• Develop multi-physics, multi-objective optimization packages using tools such as Maxwell 2D/3D, ANSYS Workbench, Motor-CAD, OptiSlang, and Twin Builder.
• Perform electromagnetic, thermal, and control modeling and analyses.
• Execute and integrate simulations as part of the specification and development process using models created or supplied by other areas.
• Perform electrical insulation system assessment for electric engines.
• Act as a liaison between motor design, power electronics, control and protection, energy storage system, and aircraft installation teams.
• Define test campaigns for electric engine performance validation.
• Contribute to test data processing and test reports.
• Prepare technical reports and simulation documentation.
• Maintain accurate records of all design files, analysis, and test data in appropriate platforms identified by magniX.
• Support applications and testing teams using simulation to troubleshoot findings from real hardware.

Benefits

• 100% company-paid premiums for medical, dental, and vision insurance (for employees & dependents).
• 4 weeks paid vacation + 1-week annual end-of-year shutdown, sick time, and 11 paid holidays.
• 401K retirement plan with industry leading 9.5% company contribution.
• Company paid Life insurance, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term disability insurance
• Catered lunches and quarterly company fun-day events!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior