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Electric Motor Design Engineer
Location: Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Salary: $130,000–$160,000/year (client offer based on experience and education; $130K is the minimum advertised salary)
Bonus: 15%
Relocation: Provided
Type: RPO / Direct Hire
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Electric Motor Design Engineer to lead complex engineering projects involving the electromagnetic design of AC/DC motors, gear design, manufacturing, and new product development. This role will lead projects from design and verification through testing and manufacturing, while working closely with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional engineering teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead design and development projects for new and improved electric motors and related products.
- Perform and support AC/DC electromagnetic motor design, verification, analysis, and testing.
- Develop project goals, schedules, budgets, milestones, and technical plans.
- Provide technical leadership and review engineering designs, schematics, layouts, drawings, simulations, and test plans.
- Apply Gear Design, Manufacturing, DFM/DFA, and continuous improvement principles.
- Develop tooling and fixtures and coordinate designs with tooling suppliers.
- Work with customers, vendors, engineering teams, and other technical stakeholders.
- Monitor project progress, costs, schedules, and technical performance.
- Prepare technical documentation, engineering reports, manufacturing processes, and project status updates.
- Lead problem-solving and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Mentor less-experienced engineers and serve as a technical subject-matter expert.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical discipline.
- 10 years of related engineering experience.
- Extensive experience in Gear Design and Manufacturing – REQUIRED.
- Strong knowledge of engineering principles, product development, and manufacturing processes.
- Experience with DFM/DFA principles.
- Ability to lead complex engineering projects and cross-functional teams.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and presentation skills.
- Experience working with customers, suppliers, and senior management.
Preferred
- Experience with Solid Modeling CAD, FEA, and simulation software.
- Experience with electric motor design, electromagnetic analysis, and AC/DC motors.
- Continuous improvement/project management experience.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision & Prescription coverage
- 401(k) with 100% match on the first 5% of pay
- Company-funded retirement contribution of 3% of pay
- Paid Time Off & up to 15 company-paid holidays
- Paid parental leave
- Short- & long-term disability
- Tuition reimbursement & career development
- Adoption assistance and financial planning support
- Employee discounts and referral program
- On-site 24-hour fitness center and cafeteria
- Relocation assistance
- Employee resource groups and community/volunteer programs
Salary : $130,000 - $160,000