Senior Electrical Design Engineer – Embedded Systems & Motor Control
Job Description
Responsibilities
- Collaborate in a small-team environment to conceive and design new products
- Create schematics and PCB layouts using Altium and related design tools
- Design analog, digital, and power electronic circuits
- Develop and implement embedded control systems, including motor control applications
- Validate designs through simulation, prototyping, laboratory testing, and field testing
- Select components and materials based on performance, environmental conditions, and chemical compatibility
- Build, test, troubleshoot, and refine prototypes and production units
- Produce and maintain design documentation, specifications, and production records
- Author and manage engineering change orders (ECOs) and related documentation
- Design products with manufacturability, reliability, and cost objectives in mind
- Support certification, compliance, and regulatory activities
- Contribute across electrical, mechanical, manufacturing, and project engineering as needed
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
- 5+ years of electrical product development experience
- 2+ years of embedded systems design experience
- 3+ years of motor control development experience
- Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future
Technologies
- Altium Designer
- Field-Oriented Control (FOC)
- Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Nine paid holidays annually
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Optional dental, life, and disability insurance
What you’ll bring
- Experience designing PCB-based embedded systems
- Firmware development and debugging experience
- Background in motor control systems, including FOC or similar methods
- Strong product development and problem-solving capabilities
- Collaborative mindset with a professional attitude
- High integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail
- Self-motivated with the ability to learn quickly and manage multiple priorities
- Ability to work independently while contributing to a team
- Comfort with a hands-on environment where ownership is encouraged
- Sound engineering judgment and a commitment to quality
Preferred qualifications
- Experience with Altium Designer
- Experience with FOC, VFDs, or related motor control technologies
- Experience taking products from concept through production release
- Strong analytical skills with a performance- and cost-conscious mindset
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- On-site availability during regular business hours, Monday through Friday
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Nine paid holidays annually
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Optional dental, life, and disability insurance
Our culture
- Collaborative team of experienced colleagues and leaders
- Results-oriented environment with high standards
- Strong focus on quality, precision, and accountability
- Ownership-driven culture where individual contributions matter
- Fast-paced environment where ideas move quickly to production
Location
Plymouth, Minnesota (onsite)
Experience
- Motor Control: 3+ years (Required)
- Embedded Systems: 2+ years (Required)
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