Senior Engineer- Motor Design

What will you be doing

You will be a Senior Engineer for the detailed design and prototyping of electric motors. This includes electromagnetic, structural and thermal analysis as well as CAD design for a variety of technologies. Design for manufacturing and assembly as well as the definition of virtual validation and physical testing plans is required. The role involves operating in a dynamic project environment including technical, commercial and customer management.

Key Responsibilities

You will be:

• Utilizing state of the art simulation techniques and design tools to design, develop and prototype electric drive systems
• Writing and presenting technical reports and results to customers
• Responsible for the delivery of small to medium sized project
• Responsible for the delivery of technical work packages within large projects
• Following DSD’s technical processes to ensure work is executed to the highest quality
• Working effectively within multi-person/cross functional projects
• Supporting business development function to generate proposals

General Responsibilities

• Taking responsibility for your own continual development
• Working collaboratively with colleagues, clients, stakeholders and contributing to the team ethic at work
• Acting as a role model for DSD’s values and professional standards
• Developing your personal reputation with your peers and within customers and suppliers as an ambassador of DSD
• Exhibiting a passion for learning and facing new challenges
• Adapting to the needs of a growing and developing business
• Willing to undertake short and long haul-travel on behalf of the company
• Being fully aware of and actively complying with DSD’s policies and procedures

What you will need

• Demonstrable experience in electric motor design and analysis (electromagnetic, thermal, structural)
• Thorough understanding of electromagnetic and thermal principles and their practical application
• Thorough experience with motor simulation tools such as MotorCAD, Maxwell, JMAG, etc.
• An understanding of manufacturing techniques used for electric motors for prototypes and in series production
• Knowledge of state-of-the-art materials and emerging technologies, a track record of innovation
• Experience in some of the following analysis: vibration, life and NVH
• An understanding of HV safety standards and creepage and clearance design rules
• Worked in a systems engineering environment, ability to collaborate with other teams
• An understanding of market trends and challenges, and applications of existing technology within the industry
• 1D and/or 3D thermal analysis, experience with different types of motor cooling (air, water, oil)
• Experience in the physical development/testing of motor hardware
• An understanding of motor drives and motor controls and specifically their relationship with motor design

Desirable skills:

• Understanding of adjacent powertrain subsystems such as inverters, transmissions, batteries, etc.