Electrical Engineer

IDEX Corporation•Rutherford, NJ

19h

About The Position

If you’re looking for a special place to build or grow your career, you’ve found it. Whether you’re an experienced professional, a recent college graduate or somewhere in between, IDEX is a place where you can apply your existing skills and learn new ones in an environment where you can make an impact. With interesting opportunities in engineering, marketing, sales, supply chain, operations, HR, finance, and more across more than 40 diverse businesses around the globe, chances are, we have something special for you. WHO WE ARE Airtech is part of the IDEX Performance Pneumatics Group, delivering innovative solutions for vacuum, pressure, and flow control across critical industries worldwide. We specializes in custom-engineered vacuum and pressure systems, offering advanced solutions for complex applications in life sciences, electronics, and industrial automation. Known for flexibility and technical expertise, Airtech partners with customers to solve unique challenges and deliver tailored systems that meet demanding performance requirements. Airtech combine engineering excellence, customer focus, and global reach to enable technologies that keep industries moving and improve everyday life. POSITION SUMMARY The Electrical Engineer is responsible for designing and developing advanced electrical systems that power high-speed rotating equipment, with a focus on Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) for AC motors, DC motor controllers for DC motor applications, motor controls, and the integration of industrial communication protocols. This role ensures robust, efficient, and reliable electrical solutions by leveraging expertise in power electronics, motor design, and control algorithms, while incorporating best practices in thermal management, EMI/EMC compliance, and manufacturing processes. The position requires close collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, quality, sales, and product management teams to take designs from concept through prototyping and into full-scale production. The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise with hands-on manufacturing knowledge and a passion for continuous improvement in both design and production processes.

Requirements

Acts with a high level of personal integrity
strong analytical ability to interpret complex data and solve reliability-related problems.
Strong knowledge of power electronics, embedded systems, motors and control algorithms.
Strong knowledge with AC and DC Motor and power electronics design principles
Proficiency in software and programming tools, including: MATLAB / Simulink, LabVIEW, AutoCAD Electrical, ETAP, PSpice or similar circuit simulation software, Ansys Maxwell or similar, Python, C++ , and Creo Parametric or Solidworks.
Experience with thermal management, EMI/EMC considerations, and mechanical integration.
UL regulatory compliance experience and relevant standards for electrical systems.
Knowledge of industrial communication protocols beyond CAN (e.g., Modbus, EtherCAT).
CI Mindset: Commitment to continuous improvement and learning cycles on process, capability, and reliability.
Discipline: Ability to drive process discipline
MS Office Suite, and ERP systems (Oracle – JD Edwards preferred)
Strong communication skills Prepare and present internal milestone reviews, design proposal/review, lead FMEA development, competitive evaluation presentations.
Pro-actively providing clear, concise, consistent communication to internal and external stake holders.
Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in electrical engineering or related discipline
Minimum 5 years of work experience in Electrical Engineering, motor control systems design, product development, and/or product testing.
Hands-on experience with AC and DC motor design principles.
Familiarity with manufacturing processes including PCB fabrication, soldering, wiring harness assembly, and enclosure design.

Nice To Haves

Experience with rotating equipment preferred (pumps, blowers, bearings, motors, impellers, etc.)
Experience with high-speed rotating machinery.

Responsibilities

Design and Development of Electrical Systems a. Support, Develop and optimize Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) for AC motors and DC motor controllers for DC motor applications.
Design, integrate and Diagnose CAN-based communication architectures that support deterministic data exchange between motor controllers, sensors.
Support motor design activities Performance Analysis Evaluating how the motor behaves under different operating conditions (speed, torque, load). Using tools like MATLAB/Simulink or Ansys Maxwell to simulate motor efficiency, thermal performance, and electromagnetic characteristics.
Control Algorithm Development Creating or refining algorithms that control motor speed, torque, and position. Implementing algorithms in VFDs (Variable Frequency Drives) or DC motor controllers. Ensuring smooth acceleration, deceleration, and fault protection using techniques like PID control, vector control, or field-oriented control (FOC).
Testing and Validation a. Conduct hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and system-level testing for VFD and DC motor controller
Validate designs against industry standards for safety, reliability, and electromagnetic compatibility.
Develop and maintain test plans, instructions, and scripts ( Python , C++) to ensure product durability and performance.
Manufacturing and Integration a. Oversee PCB design and fabrication, soldering, and wiring harness assembly.
Collaborate on enclosure design, thermal management, EMI/EMC compliance.
Coordinate assembly, testing, and validation of electrical systems.
Utilize 3D printing (metal and polymer) for prototyping and component development.
Ensure proper application of coating, plating, and painting processes for durability and performance.
New Product Development a. Work cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, quality, sales, and product management teams to integrate electrical design principles into new product development.
Validate that changes to manufacturing processes do not impact overall product performance or reliability.
Continuous Improvement and Root Cause Analysis a. Support root cause analysis (RCA) for failures and implement corrective and preventive actions.
Identify opportunities for improving product reliability, quality, and durability through data-driven insights.
Collaboration and Communication a. Partner with engineering and quality teams to define, measure, and record key performance metrics.
Maintain accurate documentation and records for testing and design processes.
Develop and present reliability reports to stakeholders, highlighting findings and recommending improvements