Senior Electrical Engineer - Motors & Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
About The Position
Pentair is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer with strong expertise in electric motors and Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) to support the development of industry-leading water pump systems. This position is based in Delavan, Wisconsin and plays a critical role in selecting, integrating, validating, and supporting motor and drive technologies used in residential and commercial water applications. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with AC motors, VFDs, motor controls, power electronics, and electromechanical system integration. You will work with cross-functional teams to develop innovative products from concept through production while serving as a key technical expert for motor and drive technologies.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related engineering discipline.
- 5+ years of engineering experience developing electrical or electromechanical products.
- Demonstrated experience with Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), motor controls, or motor-driven systems.
- Experience selecting, integrating, testing, or troubleshooting electric motors and drive systems.
- Strong understanding of AC induction motors, motor performance, and motor control principles.
- Experience analyzing electrical, thermal, and system-level performance.
- Ability to independently lead technical projects and drive solutions across multiple functions.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with water pumps, HVAC equipment, industrial equipment, or other motor-driven products.
- Knowledge of permanent magnet motors (PMSM/PMM), brushless DC motors, or advanced motor technologies.
- Experience with power electronics, inverter technology, or drive programming.
- Familiarity with IEC, NEMA, UL, CSA, or related electrical standards.
- Experience working with motor manufacturers, VFD suppliers, or contract manufacturers.
- Experience leading new product development programs and design reviews.
- Prior patent, invention disclosure, or innovation experience.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the technical subject matter expert for electric motors and Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) used in water pump applications.
- Select, evaluate, and specify AC induction motors, permanent magnet motors, and motor drive systems.
- Develop motor and VFD performance requirements, specifications, and validation plans.
- Evaluate motor efficiency, thermal performance, reliability, acoustics, and application suitability.
- Troubleshoot motor and drive system issues in laboratory, manufacturing, and field environments.
- Work directly with motor and VFD suppliers to define requirements and resolve technical issues.
- Lead electrical system development for new products and major product enhancements.
- Translate customer needs into product requirements and engineering solutions.
- Support system architecture decisions involving motors, drives, controls, sensors, and electrical components.
- Participate in design reviews, DFMEA activities, and structured product development processes.
- Develop and execute validation plans for motors, drives, and integrated pump systems.
- Analyze performance, reliability, thermal, efficiency, and durability test data.
- Identify root causes and implement corrective actions for product and field issues.
- Support regulatory and compliance testing activities.
- Partner with product management, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and testing teams.
- Support pilot builds, production launches, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Provide technical guidance to internal teams and mentor less experienced engineers.
Benefits
- health benefits
- a generous 401(k)
- employee stock purchase program
- disability benefits
- life insurance
- critical illness insurance
- accident insurance
- annual incentive bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
