Motor Design Engineer

Our team is looking for an experienced Motor Design Engineer to work with HKP—Haydon Kerk and Pittman, a Business Unit of AMETEK. The ideal candidate who can develop new platforms and magnetic designs for slotted and slot-less BLDC, stepper, and brush-type fractional and sub-fractional rotary and linear motors, while leading technical teams through documentation, testing, and production release. This role offers a flexible environment to innovate motor topologies and provides strong opportunities for technical and professional growth.

Duties And Responsibilities Include,

• Own end to end Magnetic design for Slotted and Slotless BLDC, PMDC, Stepper, and Brushtype motors (rotary & linear) in the fractional/subfractional class.
• Design and model electromagnetic components and motor topologies using SolidWorks 3D and ANSYS Maxwell/RMxprt (or equivalents like JMAG, Motor‑CAD, SPEED, FEMM).
• Execute end-to-end EM workflows: material models (BH curves), Meshing, torque/back‑EMF predictions, cogging/ripple analysis, demagnetization margin checks (temperature derating, worst‑case currents), and loss modeling (copper/iron/stray).
• Quantify and optimize trade-offs such as torque density (air-gap flux, magnet utilization, winding factor), cogging/ripple (permeance variation, harmonic content), and manufacturing cost (laminations, winding methods, potting/encapsulation, sleeves).
• Implement mitigation strategies including skew, fractional-slot windings, tooth-tip shaping, Magnet arc/Halbach configurations, and advanced control methods like FOC or sinusoidal control.
• Work closely with the controls team to align motor control methods (like basic vs advanced commutation), fine-tune current control, and confirm compatibility between the motor and drive system (voltage, inverter capacity, and design needs).
• Build thermal models (conduction/convection/radiation), estimate winding hotspots, and define cooling strategies (varnish, potting, heat sinking).
• Consider rotor dynamics and balance standards appropriate to small motors.
• Collaborate effectively with customers, suppliers, sales, and internal departments both on-site and remotely. Apply knowledge of motor drives, motor testing, and manufacturing methods.
• Manage multiple projects within the New Product Introduction (NPI) phase gate process. Execute design procedures including material selection, technology application, and ensuring project requirements are met on time and within budget.
• Make quick and effective decisions in a dynamic engineering environment. Communicate clearly and organize tasks efficiently across cross-functional teams.
  
  

Mandatory Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering; Master's degree preferred.
• 7–12 years of experience in Motor design, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Solid understanding of PMDC, BLDC, Stepper architectures.
• Working exposure to Design and model electromagnetic components and motor topologies using ANSYS or equivalent Magnetics Simulation tools.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret customer specifications, scientific and technical journals.
• Ability to confidently and effectively present to and interact with Associates from Business Unit.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Demonstrated strong PC skills and excellent working knowledge of engineering principles
• Willingness to travel up to 3–5%
  
  

Preferred Skills

• Exposure to the entire product lifecycle—driving motor design from concept and prototyping through rigorous validation—while aligning cost, manufacturability, reliability goals to ensure successful transition into production.
• Deep knowledge of material properties, protective coatings, and thermal management techniques for achieving high performance in compact motor designs.
• Familiarity with global standards such as IP ratings, EMI/EMC compliance, REACH, RoHS, and relevant mechanical/electrical safety regulations.
• Ability to manage timelines, budgets, and collaborate with global teams, including suppliers and manufacturing partners.
  
  

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.0 billion.

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Skills Required
BLDC, Ansys, motor drives