Sr. Motor Design Engineer
Ducommun - long beach, CA
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Sr. Motor Design Engineer The SeniorMotor Design Engineer creates conceptual designs, performs electromechanicalanalyses, develops detailed designs, leads cross functional teams, supports productprototype and pilot build fabrication and testing, participates in reviews withcustomers, and provides customer support. The successful candidate must havedesign and test experience with motors (brushless DC, stepper, and/or ACinduction motors), actuators, mechanisms, and electromagnetic design/analysissoftware. The Senior Motor Design Engineer is a product engineering rolesupporting the portfolio of motion control products while also driving thedevelopment of new products. A blend of hardware excitement with simulationbackground is ideal for this role, with design optimization and hardwaredebugging both key to success. Who are we? Founded in 1849, Ducommun is the oldest company in California. Starting as a hardware supply store during the California Gold Rush and eventually assisted in the birth of the aerospace industry in Southern California by providing aircraft aluminum to early aerospace pioneers like Lindbergh, Douglas and Lockheed. Today Ducommun is a global provider of innovative manufacturing solutions for customers in the aerospace, defense and industrial markets. We specialize in electronic and structural systems, producing complex products and components for commercial aircraft platforms, mission-critical military and space programs, and sophisticated industrial applications. Our Performance Center in Carson, CA is the EngineeredProducts Group site for our Human Machine Interface, Motion Control Device, andRadio Frequency (RF) product lines. Job Summary Drives the design and development of brushless DC, stepper, AC induction motors, actuators, mechanisms, and other electromagnetic devices from concept through fabrication. Supportsour portfolio of high-performance motors and resolvers through initiating nonconformanceinvestigation, including root cause and corrective action closure, drivingcontinuous improvement and quality. Worksdirectly with customers to capture requirements, translating theserequirements into formal documents as needed and negotiating difficultspecifications items based on risk assessment. Servesas the Lead Engineer on new product development (NPD) programs, evaluatingtechnical risk and driving action on risk burn-down plans. Helpsdefine and drive research and development programs, using advancedexperience and understanding of motors and resolvers to recommend productimprovements and new innovations. Usessimulation background to investigate product anomalies and to optimizedesign of new products. Works with cross functional teams and suppliers to ensuredesigns and components meet technical requirements. Required Skills and Qualifications Experience designing motors and/or resolvers. Experience using Ansys Maxwell, MotorCAD, or similar. Experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus. Experience in Aerospace and/or Defense industries preferred. SolidWorks expertise strongly preferred. Experience with product design and development within a stage-gate process. Clear communication skills including the ability to write technical reports and proposals, and to make technical presentations to customers. Project management and leadership skills to multi-task and manage multiple priorities in a timely and efficient manner. U.S. Person status. Required Experience and Education Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. Minimum five years of design experience in electric motors, actuators, mechanisms, or other electromagnetic devices. Experience in designing and developing electrical resolvers or RVDT/LVDT from concept through fabrication is a plus. Base Compensation: USD 120,000.00 - 155,000.00 Paid Salaried Equal Opportunity EmployerVeterans/Disabled 23301 S. Wilmington Ave Carson, California, 90745 United States
Created: 2024-09-17