Job Overview
Electrical Machines Design Engineer
Lead the design and development of cutting‑edge mechanical systems that push the boundaries of performance, reliability and innovation. Solve complex engineering challenges, enjoy hands‑on development, and bring creativity and strong engineering judgment to your work.
Influence products from clean‑sheet concept through to production, working in an environment with onsite manufacturing and test facilities. Use advanced tools and autonomy to deliver meaningful impact.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the design and optimisation of both the radial and the axial flux electric machines, including topology selection, sizing, optimisation and performance prediction.
- Conduct thermal analysis to ensure motor performance, reliability and cooling efficiency.
- Perform electromagnetic, thermal and structural FEA using industry standard tools.
- Support drawing creation, prototype builds, testing and validation activities through multiple development phases.
- Work closely with mechanical, manufacturing and control teams to ensure seamless integration, producing detailed design reports, specifications, and technical documentation.
- Support research into new materials, motor concepts and advanced cooling concepts, and manufacturing improvements.
- Identify opportunities to enhance motor performance, cost, manufacturability and efficiency.
- Participate in the creation of project plans, with input to technical delivery, time plans and budgeting.
- Support the Quality department in investigations and inspection activities as well as assist with improvements to company processes/procedures including manufacturing.
- Support the product team with the development of market analyses and gaining insights into customer needs.
The Requirements
- Strong understanding of electromagnetics, electric motor physics, and thermal behavior.
- Proficiency with finite‑element analysis tools such as Ansys Maxwell, Ansys Mechanical, Siemens, JMag, and MotorCAD.
- Ability to interpret test data and correlate findings with simulation results.
- Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively within a multi‑disciplinary team and manage multiple projects concurrently.
- Ability to create technical documentation and presentations.
Qualifications
- A degree (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering with a minimum 2:2 classification is required. A Masters or PhD in a relevant discipline is desirable.
- Relevant experience may also be considered.
Bonus Points
- Experience in electromagnetic motor design.
- Experience with axial flux machines.
- Experience in high volume manufacturing.
- Directly relevant design experience.
- Experience working within a manufacturing environment.
- Proven experience in electric motor design, ideally high‑performance, high‑power density motors.
- Experience with prototype build phases or in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience working with and managing external suppliers.
- Understanding of power electronics and motor control fundamentals.
- Experience with failure mode analysis.
- Experience with DFMEA.
Turntide Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
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