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Principal Motor (Industrial) Design Engineer
Minneapolis, MN
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The Senior Motor (Industrial) Design Engineer will be a critical team member developing high-performing electric motor designs using once-in-a-generation new magnetic material.


RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Design and optimize electric motors (including permanent magnet motors) using advanced electromagnetic simulation tools
  • Analyze magnetic circuits, flux paths, and torque production to meet performance targets
  • Evaluate the impact of magnetic materials on motor performance and efficiency
  • Document detailed designs, test reports and processes
  • Use FEA tools (e.g., ANSYS Maxwell, JMAG, Motor-CAD) to simulate electromagnetic behavior.
  • Perform thermal and loss analysis to ensure reliability and compliance with design specifications
  • Collaborate to build and test motor prototypes
  • Interpret data to validate and refine design
  • Collaborate cross-functionally magnet and motor design teams to ensure alignment between motor-level and material-level performance


BACKGROUND PROFILE:

  • Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electromagnetic Engineering or related field
  • Minimum of 5 years of hands-on electric motor design experience with focus on electromagnetic analysis
  • Experience with application-based motor design software tools (e.g., ANSYS Maxwell, Motor-CAD, JMAG, COMSOL)
  • Familiarity with thermal modeling and mechanical integration
  • Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills that adapt to the audience (e.g., internal vs. customers)


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