Motor Design Engineer
Location
Palo Alto, CA
Level
Entry-Level
Department
Transportation
Type
Salary
Job Description
Posted on:
2025-10-22
Responsibilities
- Motor design iteration between electromagnetic design and manufacturing
- Driving decisions on motor type, winding technology, and materials
- Speed and temperature sensor design and selection
- Conducting linear static stress analyses for systems
- Designing and modeling stators, rotors, sensors, and fasteners
- Executing design verification processes and developing DFMEAs
- Coordinating validation efforts with suppliers and collaborating with other engineers
Job Requirements
- Proficiency with CAE analysis software (e.g., Ansys, Abaqus)
- Strong knowledge of motor design variables and material properties
- Experience with high volume manufacturing processes for motor fabrication
- Familiarity with Matlab and/or Python
- Knowledge of GD&T and tolerance stack-up analyses
- Proficiency in mechanical integration and documentation
- Ability to assist in hands-on engineering prototype builds and component fabrication
