What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Electromagnetic Design Engineer position at Steel Partners LLC?

Job Description

Every day, MTI Motion associates around the world set the future in motion by solving our customers' most vexing motion-control challenges. Serving various industries including commercial aerospace, defense, oil and gas, and transportation, MTI Motion designs and manufactures an innovative portfolio of custom, precision motion-control products and solutions, including high-performance motors, drives and controllers, as well as windings, gears and ball screws.

We're committed to promoting a collaborative team environment that focuses on accountability, honesty, and integrity to ensure customer satisfaction. We take pride in the work we perform and are committed to continuous improvement. In addition to offering a competitive benefits package, we strive to offer our employees opportunities to achieve career advancement.

MTI Motion is a wholly owned operating company within the Steel Partners (NYSE : SPLP) family of companies and is headquartered in Pleasant Prairie, WI, with facilities worldwide.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Senior Electromagnetic Design Engineer is responsible for the documentation and specification of magnetic assemblies for new and existing electric motors / coils / actuators in a cross-functional engineering team environment. They have regular direct contact with customers during the quoting phase to understand their specifications / needs and determine the best solution. They will approach the solution from a systems standpoint and can lead medium complexity projects through the design / development process. They support electromagnetic design and analysis needs for other projects as required. They take direction from the Engineering Manager and can manage the day-to-day work on their own.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Skilled at converting customer requirements into an electromechanical device (motor, coil, actuator, etc.) design to meet the specification.
Work with the customer to define and refine their specifications based on physical requirements, electrical requirements, practical limitations, and in-house manufacturing capabilities.
Perform magnetic FEA modeling of various device designs.
Optimize device design per the customer's requirements.
Revise magnetic models per test data and observations.
Perform thermal and duty cycle analysis of new device designs.
Specify and design relevant electronics for a customer's device design.
Maintain project organization throughout the NPD process.
Collaborate with the test organization to define the testing requirements that align with customer specifications.
Brainstorm and provide electromagnetic design and analysis to the product development project teams as the engineering design lead or in a design support role.
Meets design milestones and deliverables and supports other team members meet their deliverables when requested throughout the New Product Development process.
Provide support for Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain team members when investigating production issues.
Participates in hands on troubleshooting activities, cost-reduction activities, component evaluations, and other design and manufacturing initiatives to support continuous improvement.
Ability to work individually or as part of a team.
Communicate and collaborate with other cross-functional team members, suppliers, and contractors.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS PREFERRED Experience

S. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent is required.

S. in Electrical Engineering, Electromagnetics, Mechatronics, or similar is preferred.

Minimum of 5 years of electromagnetic design experience, including some or all the following motors : PMDC, BLDC (BPM), AC induction (single and three phase), AC permanent magnets, AC universal, synchronous, and coreless.

Hands on electric motor, solenoid, and electromechanical design experience.

Motor design analysis and / or magnetic FEA analysis.

MotorCAD or SPEED magnetic modelling software experience is strongly preferred.

3 years of experience in New Product Development (design, development, prototyping, and launching) of electromechanical machines.

Knowledge of AC / DC motor, solenoid, and actuator controls.

Experienced with troubleshooting various electrical and magnetic issues.

Experience specifying and designing hall effect arrays and various associated electronics and circuity is a plus.

Experience with resolvers, encoders, and other feedback devices is preferred.

Experience in Aerospace or Military Industry is a plus.

Strong materials background preferred.

Self-motivated attitude with the ability to multitask and thrive in a timeline-driven environment.

Excellent problem-solving skills and accountability to drive issues to closure.

Hands on troubleshooting and design for manufacturability experience.

Demonstrated desire for learning and applying a continuous improvement approach.

Expert level understanding of quality requirements and how to implement them into the machine design.

Proficient using Microsoft Office tools.

This position requires domestic and possibly international travel up to 20 percent.

Please note : This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

MTI Motion is an equal employment opportunity (EEOC) employer such that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age or other legally protected status.

We will ensure individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact MTI Motion to request accommodation.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY INCLUSION

At MTI Motion, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you are excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or another role.

Requirements

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS PREFERRED EXPERIENCE