Senior Field Applications Engineer Motors

Minneapolis, MN - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 100000 - 130000

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Niron Magnetics is scaling the worlds first advanced manufacturing process for the mass production of permanent magnets powered by its breakthrough material formulation. The companys proprietary magnet technology based on Iron Nitride enables magnets that are inherently high magnetization free of rare earths and other critical materials and will drive innovation in various industries. Niron Magnetics is comprised of a team of professionals with a desire to make a positive impact on the global community. We were named one of Americas Top GreenTech Companies for 2024 and 2025 by TIME Magazine and the Innovation of the Year at the 2025 mHUB Fourth Revolution Awards.

Our team is made up of people who think big dare to innovate and strive to impact the planet through technological innovation for our customers. Ready to learn alongside amazing people solve complex problems and leave a legacy Join our team.

What youll do

As a Senior Field Applications Engineer Motors you will be critical team member to develop high-performing electric motors designs using Iron Nitride Magnets. We have a once-in-a-generation new magnetic material. We are building a world-class motor team and we are looking for its founding members.

This position is open to remote candidates.

Technical Expertise and Customer Application Development
- Work closely with prospective customers to capture motor requirements technical objectives and influence customer design decisions.
- Collaborate with our motor designers and design partners to deliver functional performance.
- Serve as a primary technical resource to customers as they progress through their development and qualification process.
- Serve as a central hub for the internal organization on technical questions relating to customer programs.
- Lead qualification documentation (e.g. PPAP) with support from the internal organization.

Modeling and Testing
- Lead economic modeling supporting pricing activity.
- Guide electromagnetic modeling to meet customer requirements and maximize value creation.
- Collaborate to build and test motor prototypes.
- Interpret data to validate and refine design and customer value models.

Cross-functional collaboration
- Collaborate cross-functionally magnet and motor design teams to ensure alignment between motor-level and material-level performance.
- Develop technical marketing collateral whitepapers application notes and technical presentations.

What were looking for

Degree in Electrical Engineering Electromagnetic Engineering or related field
Minimum of 3 years of hands-on electric motor design experience with focus on electromagnetic analysis systems integration or mechanical integration.
Experience with application-based motor design software tools (e.g. ANSYS Maxwell Motor-CAD JMAG COMSOL)
Minimum of 2 years in a customer-facing role (e.g. Applications Engineering Product Marketing Business Development)
Familiarity with thermal modeling and mechanical integration
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
Effective written and verbal communication skills that adapt to the audience (e.g. internal vs. customers)

Our pay and benefits

We believe great work deserves great support. Heres how we invest in you:

Competitive Salary: $100000$130000 annually based on your experience and impact.
Ownership Opportunity: Equity in Niron through a meaningful stock option grantyour success is our success.
Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical dental and vision insurance to keep you and your family well.
Mental Health Support: Because your well-being matters just as much as your work.
401(k) with Company Match: Helping you plan for the future while building something big today.
Ample Time Off: Paid vacation sick time and holidays to recharge and reconnect.
A Place to Thrive: Join a high-performing purpose-driven manufacturing environment where innovation and collaboration fuel every day.
Experience in a fun high-performing manufacturing environment

Required Experience:

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