Motor Engineer

Starting Salary: $74470

DESCRIPTION/JOB SUMMARY

To design new products and drive continuous improvement pertaining to electro-mechanical systems in accordance with Prides procedures/protocols

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES

Design and develop permanent magnet direct current (PMDC) and brushless direct current (BLDC) motors for various applications ensuring performance efficiency reliability manufacturability and cost targets are met

Conduct in-depth analysis and simulations to optimize motor designs for specific applications

Identify opportunities for motor performance improvements and cost reductions and implement design or process enhancements accordingly

Research and stay current on advancements in motor and electro-mechanical technologies

Lead the development of prototypes and execute validation verification and reliability testing

Analyze test data and implement design refinements to improve motor performance and durability

Design and analyze complex motor systems and electro-mechanical assemblies

Support continuous improvement of design procedures and protocols to increase engineering efficiency

Develop release and revise mechanical drawings and 3D models

Ensure designs comply with safety requirements quality systems and Superior Product at Reduced Cost (SPARC) initiatives

Assist with component inspection and testing activities as required

Manage project timelines and work within established budgets

Serve as a technical project lead with external design partners and suppliers

Work collaboratively with cross-functional Pride teams to exceed internal and external expectations

Ensure all safety and security rules are strictly observed and any accidents incidents or injuries are promptly reported to management

Complete the annual CTPAT Security Training

Focus on continuous improvement and consistently demonstrate good business judgment

Work effectively with all Pride departments to exceed internal and external expectations

Pride retains the discretion to modify duties and/or assign other duties as necessary

REQUIRED SKILLS

Must be a team player friendly professional detail-oriented and honest

Must have the ability to:

Multi-task problem-solve and prioritize in a fast-paced working environment

Interact effectively with and influence other members of the team to help achieve organizational goals

Use electrical tools (i.e. multi-meter oscilloscope soldering iron and crimp tools) hand tools and standard power tools

Read and comprehend work instructions

Read and comprehend electrical drawings and schematics

Diagnose faults in brushed and brushless DC motors

Prepare and build prototypes

Prepare and present summary reports

Lift/push/pull up to 40 lbs.

Travel internationally at least twice a year for up to 2 weeks at a time

Must have:

Relentless drive to achieve advancement and continuous improvement

Strong knowledge of motor systems including brushed and brushless DC motors their components and their electrical characteristics

Strong knowledge of electrical engineering principles including circuit analysis power electronics and control systems

Strong understanding of how to break down a complex motor system into its constituent parts and represent them in a structured architecture diagram

Strong working knowledge of 3D modeling software such as SolidWorks or Creo

Intermediate understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T); OR certificate of completion in a GD&T Training Course

Intermediate working knowledge of Microsoft Office Word Excel and PowerPoint

Excellent web navigation skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

PREFERRED SKILLS

Basic working knowledge of American National Standards Institute Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America (ANSI-RESNA) standards preferred

Basic working knowledge of UL 60601-1 Medical Electrical Equipment standard preferred

Excellent problem-solving skills to troubleshoot control issues and optimize motor performance preferred

Strong working knowledge of CAN communication protocol preferred

Intermediate working knowledge of Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and simulation preferred

Intermediate working knowledge of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or Product Data Management (PDM) systems preferred

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

At least 3 years of engineering experience in an environment supporting motor design or motor drive design motor manufacturing industrial controls and technical processes

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

At least 5 years of brushed and brushless motor design experience preferred

At least 1 year of related experience with Assistive Technology preferred

Current or previous successful employment experience with Pride Mobility Products

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Bachelors degree in an electrical engineering mechanical engineering control systems engineering instrumentation engineering applied physics or a related field

PREFERRED EDUCATION

Masters degree in electrical engineering mechanical engineering or Professional Engineer (PE) in electrical engineering or mechanical engineering preferred

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future

DETAILS

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive

In exceptional circumstances some of the physical requirements

of this position may be modified or eliminated as a reasonable accommodation for a person with a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act

Pride Mobility Products/Quantum Rehab is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex gender identity sexual orientation race color religion national origin physical or mental disability protected Veteran status age or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law. Pride Mobility Products/Quantum Rehab is an Affirmative Action Employer with obligations under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

If you are a person with a disability a disabled veteran or require a reasonable accommodation or assistance in completing an application for employment please contact our human resources department at 1- x1250.

Required Experience:

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