What are the responsibilities and job description for the Motor Control Applications Engineer (West Coast) position at Future Electronics?
Position Overview
The Motor Control Specialist Field Applications Engineer within Future Electronics’ Advanced Engineering Group is responsible for providing expert support and technical leadership for advanced MCU-based motor control solutions. This role focuses on enabling customer success through deep expertise in motor control architectures, MCUs, power stages, control algorithms, firmware development, and real-time embedded systems.
As a trusted technical partner, you will support customers throughout the full design cycle — from concept and proof-of-concept to production — by providing guidance on hardware selection, system optimization, schematic reviews, debugging, performance tuning, and implementation of efficient motor control solutions.
Working closely with Future Electronics’ Advanced Engineering team, Sales, and key suppliers, you will drive regional business growth and help customers successfully adopt innovative motor control technologies.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide expert technical support for MCU-based motor control designs and solutions
- Partner with suppliers and customers to deliver high-value technical solutions and support qualified opportunities
- Support hardware selection, firmware development, control algorithm implementation, and system optimization
- Conduct training sessions on motor control technologies, tools, and methodologies
- Assist in developing motor control demonstration platforms and proof-of-concept solutions
- Build strong relationships with supplier and customer engineering teams
- Represent Future Electronics in customer-facing technical and sales activities
- Stay current with emerging motor control technologies, products, and industry trends
- Prioritize technical opportunities to maximize business impact and customer success
Qualifications & Experience
- Engineering degree with 5–10 years of experience in the electronics industry
- Strong background in MCU-based motor control systems, including FOC, BLDC, PMSM, stepper motors, and real-time embedded firmware
- Hands-on experience with MCU peripherals, power electronics, sensorless control, and system-level optimization
- Experience with motor control development tools, software libraries, and reference designs is highly preferred
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
- Highly organized, self-motivated, and results-oriented
- Strong understanding of embedded systems and electronic distribution environments
- Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to influence and drive technical strategies
Why join us
We take a holistic approach to employee wellness, ensuring our people are supported both at work and in life. Alongside a competitive salary and comprehensive health and dental benefits, corporate employees benefit from a strong, flexible benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and peace of mind, including:
- Medical coverage through the United Healthcare Choice Plus Plan
- Telemedicine and virtual healthcare visits for convenient access to care
- Prescription drug coverage through Express Scripts
- Two dental plan options through Delta Dental of Massachusetts
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for added financial flexibility
- Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability coverage
- Optional supplemental life insurance