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Electrical Hardware Design Engineer

C-Motive Technologies
Madison, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 3/10/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/9/2025

About C-Motive :

C-Motive is a startup with facilities in Middleton and Milwaukee, WI commercializing electric motors with sustainability and efficiency as top priorities. This technology was born out of UW-Madison and will be the first of its kind on the market.

Half of all electricity globally is consumed by electric motors. C-Motive’s patented electrostatic motor technology delivers 95% efficiency, uses no rare-earth metals, less than 1% the copper, and has the potential to deliver over a gigaton of carbon savings in the next decade.

The global motor marketplace is $100B annually and C-Motive is poised to become a significant player in the coming few years. No one else in the world is developing electrostatic machines and our goal is to become the reference motor technology for a new generation of products.

Electrical Hardware Design Engineer :

C-Motive is seeking a hardware developer within the drive development team. The individual will translate product requirements and specifications into electrical designs, hardware prototypes, and ultimately manufacturing-ready designs for contract manufacturers.

It is expected that this position will have prior experience designing and building low-cost products in the industrial marketplace, with an emphasis on electrical hardware development in embedded and power electronics systems. This role will work closely with other teams to move quickly and collaboratively. Prior start-up company experience is a strong plus but is not required. We are looking for someone that enjoys tackling day-to-day challenges, enjoys hands-on work, actively prioritizes tasks, is highly organized, communicates and documents effectively, and produces high-quality, low-cost hardware quickly and efficiently.

This role will combine expertise in power electronics and embedded systems, comprising : power electronics design, embedded hardware design, PCB design, thermal design, magnetics design, filter design, EMI / EMC compliance, analog and digital circuit design, relevant standards (e.g., UL, IEC), and test program development.

What You Will Do :

  • Design next-generation, production-intent electrostatic drive circuits, including digital processing, analog and digital interfaces, UI, safety, and power conversion
  • Develop schematic diagrams of circuits and select components
  • Perform PCB layout of circuits and test samples against requirements
  • Contribute to development of product requirements and specifications within a larger team
  • Analyze circuits using computer simulationsand laboratory evaluation.
  • Perform basic electrical component assembly as needed
  • Collaborate with and communicate progress to development, testing, operations, executive and various other teams
  • Prepare and maintain a variety of design validation plans and reports
  • Contribute to handoff of designs to manufacturing
  • Advise and troubleshoot electrical issues as needed

Qualifications :

  • Minimum 5 years of experience designing and building electrical circuits of launched products
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in related technical field
  • Familiarity with industrial electrical standards, e.g., IPC, IEC, IEEE, UL, and gaining requisite approval / certification
  • Experience with schematic capture, PCB layout software, and BOM generation
  • Experience using oscilloscopes, power analyzers, impedance analyzers and other electrical test equipment
  • Experience developing low-cost or otherwise ‘commoditized’ products
  • Printed circuit board design, soldering, troubleshooting and rework experience
  • Referenced strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Bonus Qualifications :

  • Master’s degree or equivalentin relevant field
  • Insulation coordination experience
  • Magnetics design experience
  • Experience working with high voltage electrical equipment and an understanding of electrical shock hazards
  • Why work with us :

  • Competitive compensation package, including Stock Options.
  • Take-what-you-need PTO to support work-life balance.
  • Paid parental bonding leave for all employees, regardless of gender identity.
  • 401(k) retirement plan to help you plan for the future.
  • An inclusive, diverse workplace where your contributions drive meaningful impact.
  • Join us as we redefine the future of electric motors and make a lasting impact on energy efficiency and sustainability!

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