Electric Motor Mechanical Design Engineer

The Electric Motor Mechanical Design Engineer is responsible for the E-Motors' Mechanical Design, Manufacturing, and Assembly for automotive electrification applications. This role includes the development of the Mechanical design and specification of different E-Motors for all types of Electrified Propulsions (LV/HV for MHEVs, PHEVs, and BEVs) and will provide technical guidance & direction to other E-Motor Design domains. The Engineer will also drive mechanical design assessments for purchased designs as well as standards, requirements & analysis of in-house designs. The candidate will stay abreast of new E-Motors technology including Benchmarking and Lead the Mechanical Design and Assembly activities and development. The Engineer will also participate in E-Motors technical roadmap and develop different Mechanical concepts of E-Motor Systems to meet vehicle requirements. Basic Qualifications: * Masters Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or related degree field * Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience * Minimum of 5 years of Mechanical Design and Assembly for traction E-Motors * Understanding of E-Motor assembly and subcomponents with experience in design of stator assembly & rotor assembly, including but not limited to laminations, cores, housing, copper wire, insulation paper, cooling rings, shafts, bearings, magnets, end rings, balance rings & position sensors * Experience in Designing, Manufacturing and Assembly of different Mechanical design topologies for traction E-Motors (e.g., Indication Machines, Surface Permanent Magnet, Interior Permanent Magnet, PM Assist, etc.) * Experience with Mechanical Principles and Analysis (Finite Element Analysis, Simulation, and Modeling) * Basic understanding of E-Motors' Electromagnetic, Thermal, and NVH Analysis and Testing * Experience in E-Motors Design for Manufacturing and E-Motors Design for Assembly (DFMEA, PFEMA, DRBTR, DRBFM, etc.) * Experience in E-Motors prototyping and production * Materials knowledge in E-Motors subcomponents (electrical steel, magnets, housing, copper, aluminum, insulation paper, varnish, epoxy, shaft, etc) * Knowledge of E-Motor design principles, operation, testing, and reliability * Knowledge of different E-Motor technologies, IPM, IM, Axial flux, SRM * Knowledge of different E-Motor Cooling technologies; Water, Oil, or Hybrid * Expert in regards to GD&T * As appropriate, owns the test-to-learn process, data collection, and analysis of E-Motors' Mechanical Structure and Stresses results. * Excellent communication skills and demonstrated ability to work both independently and with others * Demonstrated ability to summarize and present work to management and cross-functional teams * Demonstrated ability to drive mechanical design and execute mechanical design from concept to launch Preferred Qualifications: * Ph.D. degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Equivalent Engineering from an ABET accredited university * Familiarity with automotive product development processes and project management * Knowledgeable in use of Team Center with experience in NX in a production release environment. * Experience with Design Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (DFMEA) * Experience with Design Verification Plan & Report (DVP&R) * Experience with Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) * Familiarity with automotive product development processes and project management * Self-starter with demonstrated problem solving ability * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * Strong leadership and interpersonal skills

Created: 2026-04-02