Sr. Staff Engineer, Motor Design

Marotta Controls•Chaska, MN

2d•$138,000 - $185,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Staff Motor Design Engineer is an expert who is responsible for designing and optimizing electric motors and implementing technology to meet customers’ requirements as well as aiding in the capture and retention of profitable business. This includes but not limited to magnetics, materials, GD&T, assembly, manufacturability, analysis, inspection, test, and verification. Daily interaction with internal and external customers: engineers, technicians, program management, procurement, supply chain, suppliers, test facilities, and contractors. This position covers all aspects of Marotta’s electric motors and their components including winding, insulation systems, magnets, sensors and feedback devices/componentry, motor performance, tooling / fixturing, process controls, failure modes, electrical / mechanical testing and verification, envelop optimization, simulation, modeling and competitive landscape / technologies.

Requirements

B.S. in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent experience or other degrees may be considered)
5-10 years’ experience in electro-magnetic motors, windings, products, and systems engineering
Excellent verbal/written communication skills required for multi-faceted interactions with all levels of personnel within the organization, as well as any and all outside agents, including but not limited to; suppliers, customers, potential job candidates, etc.
Highly computer literate, with MS Office/PC expertise, and demonstrated experience with applicable systems, programs, equipment, etc.
Excellent problem-solving techniques and analytical ability
Must be a US Citizen

Responsibilities

Designing, Prototyping, Assembly, and Testing of electromagnetic topologies for high performance & reliability aerospace and defense motors & products in an AS9100 environment.
Develops breakthrough motor technologies, enabling Marotta to win in our served market segments.
Expert with materials selection and GD&T to optimize designs for manufacturability and cost.
Experience with electromagnetic principles and analysis (Finite Element Analysis, Simulation, Modeling)
Leveraging previous motor design and development experience, play a leader/facilitator role in the design and manufacturing to optimize cost, efficiency, mass, thermal, etc. (system tradeoffs)
Experience in materials selection, secondary processing, and workmanship principles required in a high performance motor manufacturing environment
Collaborate closely with actuation system & test engineering to drive winning new programs driving manufacturable designs
Knowledge of design principles, operation, testing, and reliability for motor subcomponents design and development such as magnet wires, insulation systems, laminations, magnets, shaft, bearing, enclosures, EMI, sealing, etc.
Works with suppliers to ensure conformity to requirements and specifications as dictated by the contract and technical documentation such as drawings and specifications, etc.
Inspects, witnesses, and/or verifies in-process and final inspections of product to ensure conformity to specifications and requirements
Audit/Review supplier processes to ensure proper risk mitigation steps are being taken during the manufacturing processes
Reviews technical documents such as prints and specifications during product development to identify potential manufacturing challenges or design related cost drivers.
Must be a US Citizen
Travel to Marotta facilities and supplier manufacturing sites as needed
Bring initiatives and activities to closure in a timely manner through effective interaction with individuals, both internal and external to the Marotta organization (as required).
Developing a thorough understanding of the customer’s requirements while considering and balancing cost, technology, schedule, and risk.
Abide by all safety, quality, housekeeping and company policies/procedures to ensure compliance to all regulatory and internal system requirements.
Contribute to a positive and cooperative work environment through effective communication at all levels internal and external to the organization
Actively participate in team meetings, improvement initiatives/programs, etc. and support actions to drive company initiatives/goals
Assist in the training of personnel to perform required technical tasks (as directed)
Consistently demonstrate commitment to company values
Keep management informed of competitive landscape or changing/evolving technologies.
Complete special projects and miscellaneous assignments as required.