Staff Mechanical Design Engineer, Motor
Location
Tustin, CA
Level
Staff / Principal
Department
Transportation
Type
Salary
$138,000 - $172,000
Job Description
Posted on:
2025-12-18
Responsibilities
- Design mechanical components of stators, rotors, and their integration.
- Iterate motor mechanical designs to optimize electromagnetic performance while ensuring manufacturability and cost-effectiveness.
- Lead engineering on winding technologies, magnet materials, lamination methods, insulation, and electrical interconnections.
- Design, model, and simulate electromagnetic components and systems using industry-standard software.
- Develop detailed CAD drawings and manufacturing instructions.
- Perform linear static stress and structural analyses on components under operational and dynamic loads.
- Execute and document Design Verification Plans & Reports (DVP&R).
Job Requirements
- BS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field; MS preferred.
- 5+ years of experience leading validation efforts in automotive or high-power product field.
- Proficient in CAD tools (CATIA/3DExperience preferred) and PLM systems for component design.
- Strong mechanical engineering foundation, with expertise in materials, heat treatments, statics, dynamics, and mechanics of materials.
- Experienced in high-volume manufacturing techniques for electric motor components.
- Deep understanding of electric motor design parameters and their influence on torque, power, efficiency, thermal performance, and NVH.
- Hands-on experience with integration, assembly, testing, and troubleshooting of electric motors.
