Motor Engineer

Pride Mobility & Quantum Rehab • Duryea, PA

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About The Position

To design new products and drive continuous improvement pertaining to electro-mechanical systems in accordance with Pride’s procedures/protocols

Requirements

• Must be a team player, friendly, professional, detail-oriented, and honest
• Must have the ability to:
• Multi-task, problem-solve, and prioritize in a fast-paced working environment
• Interact effectively with and influence other members of the team to help achieve organizational goals
• Use electrical tools (i.e. multi-meter, oscilloscope, soldering iron, and crimp tools), hand tools, and standard power tools
• Read and comprehend work instructions
• Read and comprehend electrical drawings and schematics
• Diagnose faults in brushed and brushless DC motors
• Prepare and build prototypes
• Prepare and present summary reports
• Lift/push/pull up to 40 lbs.
• Travel internationally at least twice a year for up to 2 weeks at a time
• Must have:
• Relentless drive to achieve advancement and continuous improvement
• Strong knowledge of motor systems, including brushed and brushless DC motors, their components, and their electrical characteristics
• Strong knowledge of electrical engineering principles, including circuit analysis, power electronics, and control systems
• Strong understanding of how to break down a complex motor system into its constituent parts and represent them in a structured architecture diagram
• Strong working knowledge of 3D modeling software such as SolidWorks or Creo
• Intermediate understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T); OR certificate of completion in a GD&T Training Course
• Intermediate working knowledge of Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Excellent web navigation skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• At least 3 years of engineering experience in an environment supporting motor design or motor drive design, motor manufacturing, industrial controls, and technical processes
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now, or in the future
• Bachelor’s degree in an electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, control systems engineering, instrumentation engineering, applied physics, or a related field

Nice To Haves

• Basic working knowledge of American National Standards Institute – Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America (ANSI-RESNA) standards preferred
• Basic working knowledge of UL 60601-1 Medical Electrical Equipment standard preferred
• Excellent problem-solving skills to troubleshoot control issues and optimize motor performance preferred
• Strong working knowledge of CAN communication protocol preferred
• Intermediate working knowledge of Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and simulation preferred
• Intermediate working knowledge of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or Product Data Management (PDM) systems preferred
• At least 5 years of brushed and brushless motor design experience preferred
• At least 1 year of related experience with Assistive Technology preferred
• Current or previous successful employment experience with Pride Mobility Products
• Master’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or Professional Engineer (PE) in electrical engineering or mechanical engineering preferred

Responsibilities

• Design and develop permanent magnet direct current (PMDC) and brushless direct current (BLDC) motors for various applications, ensuring performance, efficiency, reliability, manufacturability, and cost targets are met
• Conduct in-depth analysis and simulations to optimize motor designs for specific applications
• Identify opportunities for motor performance improvements and cost reductions, and implement design or process enhancements accordingly
• Research and stay current on advancements in motor and electro-mechanical technologies
• Lead the development of prototypes and execute validation, verification, and reliability testing
• Analyze test data and implement design refinements to improve motor performance and durability
• Design and analyze complex motor systems and electro-mechanical assemblies
• Support continuous improvement of design procedures and protocols to increase engineering efficiency
• Develop, release, and revise mechanical drawings and 3D models
• Ensure designs comply with safety requirements, quality systems, and Superior Product at Reduced Cost (SPARC) initiatives
• Assist with component inspection and testing activities as required
• Manage project timelines and work within established budgets
• Serve as a technical project lead with external design partners and suppliers
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional Pride teams to exceed internal and external expectations
• Ensure all safety and security rules are strictly observed and any accidents, incidents or injuries are promptly reported to management
• Complete the annual CTPAT Security Training
• Focus on continuous improvement, and consistently demonstrate good business judgment
• Work effectively with all Pride departments to exceed internal and external expectations
• Pride retains the discretion to modify duties and/or assign other duties as necessary

What This Job Offers

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