Motor Application Engineer

What Timken Makes Possible Begins With You.

Those who came before us helped land a man on the moon, create the world's infrastructure, and introduce renewable energy alternatives. Now you can join the Timken team to write your own unique story and help drive what's next.

A career at Timken means you can have an immediate impact doing Work That Matters to the world— improving the efficiency of today's industrial equipment and preparing for the future of motion on our planet and beyond. New employees can start contributing right away, and there are many opportunities to advance your career at your own pace. Join our global team of 19,000 people in 45 countries, and start helping our customers push the limits of what's possible in their world of motion.

Position Summary

The purpose of this position is to provide engineering specific, commercial and technical support including design, production, troubleshooting and upgrade implementations.

This position will also provide support related to root cause failure analysis, technical reports, design upgrades including engineered drawings, process documentation, and overall professional technical support for the plant. This position will report to the Plant Manager.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide commercial and technical support throughout the lifecycle of motor and generator projects, including design, production, testing, troubleshooting, and upgrade implementations.
• Lead failure mode analyses and reverse engineering efforts for motor and generator components, delivering corrective action recommendations.
• Develop detailed CAD drawings and specifications for motor and generator upgrades and re-designs.
• Create and maintain process documentation, including job travelers and test paperwork, to support assembly, repair, and quality assurance operations.
• Collaborate closely with production, quality, sales, customer service, and supply chain teams to ensure projects meet quality standards, on-time delivery, and budget objectives.
• Oversee tooling design and specify manufacturing and testing equipment required for motor and generator overhauls, rewinds, and redesigns.
• Interface with customers for technical clarifications, quotations, and project status updates.
• Support global engineering efforts and share best practices across the Timken network.
  
  

Skills

• Proficient communication skills (oral & written)
• Fundamental electric motor knowledge
• Fundamental knowledge of workplace safety
• Proficiency with CAD software (Autodesk, Solidworks)   
• Proficiency in Technical Mathematics
  
  

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering required
• Minimum of 2 years of Electric Motor experience
• Minimum of 2 years of Engineering experience
• Minimum 1 year of Design/Manufacturing Engineering experience    
• Course completion in & proficiency with CAD software (Autodesk, SolidWorks)
• Course completion in & proficiency in Technical Mathematics
• Proficient communication skills (oral & written)
• Fundamental knowledge of workplace safety
• Valid driver’s license
• Willingness to travel
• Willingness to continue education through training classes / seminar
  
  

Work Environment

• Location: Pasco, WA
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Pay Range: $70,000-$110,000 (commensurate with experience and education)
  
  

What We Offer

• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Benefits start on first day of employment.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with generous company match.
• 10 paid holidays per year plus paid vacation.
• Paid parental leave at one year of service.
• Employee discounts on products and services.
• Education expense reimbursement, eligible to apply at first day of employment.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
  
  

All qualified applicants shall be treated equally according to their individual qualifications, abilities, experiences and other employment standards. There will be no discrimination due to gender or gender identity, race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran/military status or any other basis protected by applicable law.