Senior Staff Engineer, Motor Design

Marotta Controls•Chaska, MN

8d•$138,000 - $185,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Staff Motor Design Engineer is an expert responsible for designing and optimizing electric motors and implementing technology to meet customer requirements while helping capture and retain profitable business. The role covers motor components and systems, including magnetics, materials, GD&T, assembly, manufacturability, analysis, inspection, testing, and verification. It involves daily interaction with internal and external customers and partners, including engineers, technicians, program management, procurement, supply chain, suppliers, test facilities, and contractors. The position addresses all aspects of Marotta’s electric motors and components, including windings, insulation systems, magnets, sensors and feedback devices, motor performance, tooling and fixturing, process controls, failure modes, electrical and mechanical testing and verification, envelope optimization, simulation, modeling, and competitive technologies. The engineer develops motor technologies, leads design and manufacturing tradeoffs, supports new program efforts, and works with suppliers to ensure products and processes conform to contract and technical requirements. The role is full-time at the company’s Chaska, Minnesota location, working in both a professional office and a manufacturing or machine-shop environment. Infrequent travel is required; additional time and weekend work may be needed as duties demand. Compensation is $138,000–$185,000 per year, with a quarterly bonus and a range of benefits and employee services.

Requirements

B.S. in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience; other degrees may be considered.
7–12 years of experience in electromagnetic motors, windings, products, and systems engineering.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interacting with personnel at all levels and with external parties, including suppliers and customers.
High computer literacy, MS Office and PC expertise, and demonstrated experience with applicable systems, programs, and equipment.
Excellent problem-solving techniques and analytical ability.
Must be a U.S. citizen.

Responsibilities

Design, prototype, assemble, and test electromagnetic topologies for high-performance, reliable aerospace and defense motors and products in an AS9100 environment.
Develop breakthrough motor technologies that help Marotta compete and win in its served market segments.
Apply materials selection and GD&T to optimize designs for manufacturability and cost.
Use electromagnetic principles and analysis, including finite element analysis, simulation, and modeling.
Lead and facilitate design and manufacturing efforts using prior motor design and development experience to optimize cost, efficiency, mass, thermal performance, and other system tradeoffs.
Apply knowledge of materials selection, secondary processing, and workmanship principles in a high-performance motor manufacturing environment.
Collaborate with actuation system and test engineering to develop manufacturable designs for new programs.
Apply knowledge of the design, operation, testing, and reliability of motor subcomponents, including magnet wires, insulation systems, laminations, magnets, shafts, bearings, enclosures, EMI, and sealing.
Work with suppliers to ensure conformity to contractual requirements, specifications, drawings, and technical documentation.
Inspect, witness, and/or verify in-process and final product inspections for conformity to specifications and requirements.
Audit or review supplier processes to ensure appropriate risk mitigation during manufacturing.
Review technical documents, including prints and specifications, to identify manufacturing challenges and design-related cost drivers.
Bring initiatives and activities to timely completion through effective interaction with internal and external contacts.
Understand customer requirements and balance cost, technology, schedule, and risk.
Follow safety, quality, housekeeping, and company policies and procedures to comply with regulatory and internal system requirements.
Support a positive, cooperative work environment through effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.
Participate in team meetings and improvement initiatives and support actions that advance company goals.
Assist with training personnel to perform technical tasks as directed.
Demonstrate commitment to company values and keep management informed about competitive developments and evolving technologies.
Complete special projects and miscellaneous assignments as required.