Motor Engineer

Pride Mobility & Quantum Rehab•Duryea, PA

19h

About The Position

The Motor Engineer designs new products and drives continuous improvement for electro-mechanical systems in accordance with Pride’s procedures and protocols. The role develops permanent magnet direct current (PMDC) and brushless direct current (BLDC) motors for various applications, with attention to performance, efficiency, reliability, manufacturability, and cost. It also involves analysis and simulation, prototype development, testing and validation, interpreting results, and refining designs. The engineer develops and maintains mechanical drawings and 3D models, supports design-process improvements, and ensures designs meet safety requirements, quality systems, and SPARC initiatives. The position manages project timelines and budgets and serves as a technical project lead with external design partners and suppliers. It collaborates across Pride departments, supports component inspection and testing, and follows safety and security requirements, including completing annual CTPAT Security Training. The role requires international travel at least twice a year for up to two weeks at a time and the ability to lift, push, or pull up to 40 pounds.

Requirements

At least 3 years of engineering experience in an environment supporting motor design or motor drive design, motor manufacturing, industrial controls, and technical processes.
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, control systems engineering, instrumentation engineering, applied physics, or a related field.
Strong knowledge of motor systems, including brushed and brushless DC motors, their components, and electrical characteristics.
Strong knowledge of electrical engineering principles, including circuit analysis, power electronics, and control systems.
Strong understanding of how to decompose a complex motor system into constituent parts and represent it in a structured architecture diagram.
Strong working knowledge of 3D modeling software such as SolidWorks or Creo.
Intermediate understanding of GD&T, or a certificate of completion in a GD&T training course.
Intermediate working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to use electrical tools such as a multimeter, oscilloscope, soldering iron, and crimp tools, as well as hand tools and standard power tools.
Ability to read and comprehend work instructions, electrical drawings, and schematics.
Ability to diagnose faults in brushed and brushless DC motors.
Ability to prepare and build prototypes and prepare and present summary reports.
Ability to multitask, solve problems, and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to interact effectively with and influence team members to help achieve organizational goals.
Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 40 pounds.
Ability to travel internationally at least twice a year for up to two weeks at a time.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.
Must be a team player who is friendly, professional, detail-oriented, and honest, with a strong drive for advancement and continuous improvement.

Nice To Haves

Basic working knowledge of ANSI-RESNA standards.
Basic working knowledge of the UL 60601-1 Medical Electrical Equipment standard.
Problem-solving skills for troubleshooting control issues and optimizing motor performance.
Strong working knowledge of the CAN communication protocol.
Intermediate working knowledge of Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and simulation.
Intermediate working knowledge of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or Product Data Management (PDM) systems.
At least 5 years of brushed and brushless motor design experience.
At least 1 year of related Assistive Technology experience.
Current or previous successful employment experience with Pride Mobility Products.
Master’s degree in electrical engineering or mechanical engineering, or a Professional Engineer (PE) qualification in electrical or mechanical engineering.

Responsibilities

Design and develop PMDC and BLDC motors for various applications, meeting performance, efficiency, reliability, manufacturability, and cost targets.
Conduct analysis and simulations to optimize motor designs for specific applications.
Identify and implement opportunities to improve motor performance and reduce costs.
Research advancements in motor and electro-mechanical technologies.
Lead prototype development and conduct validation, verification, and reliability testing.
Analyze test data and refine designs to improve motor performance and durability.
Design and analyze complex motor systems and electro-mechanical assemblies.
Support continuous improvement of design procedures and protocols.
Develop, release, and revise mechanical drawings and 3D models.
Ensure designs comply with safety requirements, quality systems, and SPARC initiatives.
Assist with component inspection and testing as required.
Manage project timelines and work within established budgets.
Serve as a technical project lead with external design partners and suppliers.
Collaborate with cross-functional Pride teams and departments to meet internal and external expectations.
Observe safety and security rules and promptly report accidents, incidents, or injuries to management.
Complete annual CTPAT Security Training.
Focus on continuous improvement and demonstrate sound business judgment.