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Drive System Design

Senior Engineer- Motor Design

farmington hills, MI

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Job description

You will be a Senior Engineer for the detailed design and prototyping of electric motors. This includes electromagnetic, structural and thermal analysis as well as CAD design for a variety of technologies. Design for manufacturing and assembly as well as the definition of virtual validation and physical testing plans is required. The role involves operating in a dynamic project environment including technical, commercial and customer management.

Key Responsibilities

You will be:

Utilizing state of the art simulation techniques and design tools to design, develop and prototype electric drive systems

Writing and presenting technical reports and results to customers

Responsible for the delivery of small to medium sized project

Responsible for the delivery of technical work packages within large projects

Following DSD’s technical processes to ensure work is executed to the highest quality

Working effectively within multi-person/cross functional projects

Supporting business development function to generate proposals

General Responsibilities

Taking responsibility for your own continual development

Working collaboratively with colleagues, clients, stakeholders and contributing to the team ethic at work

Acting as a role model for DSD’s values and professional standards

Developing your personal reputation with your peers and within customers and suppliers as an ambassador of DSD

Exhibiting a passion for learning and facing new challenges

Adapting to the needs of a growing and developing business

Willing to undertake short and long haul-travel on behalf of the company

Being fully aware of and actively complying with DSD’s policies and procedures

What you will need

Demonstrable experience in electric motor design and analysis (electromagnetic, thermal, structural)

Thorough understanding of electromagnetic and thermal principles and their practical application

Thorough experience with motor simulation tools such as MotorCAD, Maxwell, JMAG, etc.

An understanding of manufacturing techniques used for electric motors for prototypes and in series production

Knowledge of state-of-the-art materials and emerging technologies, a track record of innovation

Experience in some of the following analysis: vibration, life and NVH

An understanding of HV safety standards and creepage and clearance design rules

Worked in a systems engineering environment, ability to collaborate with other teams

An understanding of market trends and challenges, and applications of existing technology within the industry

1D and/or 3D thermal analysis, experience with different types of motor cooling (air, water, oil)

Experience in the physical development/testing of motor hardware

An understanding of motor drives and motor controls and specifically their relationship with motor design

Understanding of adjacent powertrain subsystems such as inverters, transmissions, batteries, etc.

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