Project Engineer, Model Based Design

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. • Towson, MD

10d • $90,000 - $144,900 • Hybrid

About The Position

This is a Hybrid position and will require onsite work in Towson, MD three days a week. Come make the world and accelerate your success. It takes great people to achieve greatness - people with purpose, integrity, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. Join our team of 50,000+ diverse, high-performing professionals making their mark on the world’s most beloved brands, including DEWALT®, BLACK+DECKER®, CRAFTSMAN®, STANLEY®, CUB CADET®, and HUSTLER®.

As a Project Engineer, Model Based Design – Electric Motors, you will be a key member of our internal Model Based Controls design team, responsible for:
Creating robust, well documented electric motor models using model-based engineering tools (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink, Twin Builder).
Developing and implementing calibration processes for electromagnetic and thermal models of electric motors.
Simulating and testing (verifying) these motor models to find issues in early design processes.
Modify electro-magnetic design of the motor based on early learning to correct the issues before physical prototyping.
Establishing and keeping workflows and best practices for electrical system modeling within the team.
Generate robust motor and electrical part library that can be used by System level modelling teams.
Mentoring and training engineers in model-based design and controls engineering.
Collaborating with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and research institutions to drive technological advancements.
Documenting control strategies, simulation results, and validation processes specific to Electrical System.
Supporting certification and regulatory compliance for global deployment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field (PhD preferred).
• 5+ years of experience in electromagnetic and thermal design of motors, with ability in model-based design.
• Proven experience with 2D and 3D finite element analysis tools for motor design.
• Experience in modeling 3-phase inverters, including thermal aspects.
• Strong knowledge of electrical system thermal modeling using lumped parameter circuits.
• Ability in MATLAB/Simulink and model-based development methodologies.
• Familiarity with MIL, SIL, and HIL testing environments.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with field-oriented control methods for brushless motor control (highly preferred).
• Knowledge of modelling of Lithium-ion battery system is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Creating robust, well documented electric motor models using model-based engineering tools (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink, Twin Builder).
• Developing and implementing calibration processes for electromagnetic and thermal models of electric motors.
• Simulating and testing (verifying) these motor models to find issues in early design processes.
• Modify electro-magnetic design of the motor based on early learning to correct the issues before physical prototyping.
• Establishing and keeping workflows and best practices for electrical system modeling within the team.
• Generate robust motor and electrical part library that can be used by System level modelling teams.
• Mentoring and training engineers in model-based design and controls engineering.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and research institutions to drive technological advancements.
• Documenting control strategies, simulation results, and validation processes specific to Electrical System.
• Supporting certification and regulatory compliance for global deployment.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, life, vision, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement in addition to programs & benefits in support of your well-being.
• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.
• Access to a wealth of learning resources, including our digital learning portal.
• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and products and well as discount programs for many other vendors and partners.
• Access to a wealth of state-of-the-art learning resources, including our Lean Academy and online university (where you can get certificates and specializations from renowned colleges and universities).

What This Job Offers

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