Reference #: d2b393fa-8f8f-433e-9076-ec3df8733144DescriptionStarting Salary: $72,300DESCRIPTION/JOB SUMMARYTo design new brushed and brushless motors while improving existing products in accordance with Pride's procedures and protocols
RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES*Design and develop Permanent Magnet Direct Current motors (PMDC) for brushed and multiphase brushless DC motors (BLDC) for various applications, ensuring they meet performance, efficiency, and reliability requirements*Conduct in-depth analysis and simulations to optimize motor designs for specific applications*Identify opportunities for motor performance improvement and cost reduction and implement design enhancements or process changes accordingly*Conduct research and stay current on the latest advancements in motor technology*Oversee the creation of prototypes and conduct rigorous testing to validate motor performance and reliability*Analyze test data and make necessary adjustments to improve motor performance*Design and analyze complex motor systems and electro-mechanical assemblies*Develop, release and revise mechanical drawings and 3D models*Ensure designs are safe, effective, manufacturable, reliable, and meet both quality system compliance and Superior Product at Reduced Cost (SPARC) initiatives*Perform inspections, verification and validation testing*Meet and fulfill project timelines and budgets*Serve as technical project lead with outside design partners and suppliers*Assist in continuous improvement of design procedure and protocol to help drive design efficiency*Ensure all safety and security rules are strictly observed and any accidents, incidents or injuries are promptly reported to management*Attend the Annual C-TPAT Security Training*Focus on continuous improvement, and consistently demonstrate good business judgment*Work effectively with all Pride departments to exceed internal and external expectations*Pride retains the discretion to modify duties and/or assign other duties as necessary
REQUIRED SKILLS*Must be a team player, friendly, professional, detail-oriented, and honestMust have the ability to:*Multi-task, problem-solve, and prioritize in a fast-paced working environment*Use electrical tools (i.e. multi-meter, oscilloscope, soldering iron and crimp tools), hand tools and standard power tools)*Use hand tools and standard power tools*Read and comprehend work instructions*Read electrical drawings and schematics*Prepare and build prototypes*Prepare and present summary reports*Lift/push/pull up to 40 lbs.*Travel internationally at least twice a year for up to 2 weeks at a timeMust have:*Relentless drive to achieve advancement and continuous improvement*Strong knowledge of motor systems, including brushed and brushless DC motors, their components, and their electrical characteristics*Strong knowledge of electrical engineering principles, including circuit analysis, power electronics, and control systems*Strong understanding how to break down a complex motor system into its constituent parts and represent them in a structured architecture diagram*Strong working knowledge of control theory concepts, such as PID (Proportional-Integral-Derivative) control, feedback loops, and closed-loop control systems*Strong working knowledge of 3D modeling software such as SolidWorks or Creo*Intermediate working knowledge of Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Visio*Excellent web navigation skills*Strong verbal and written communication skills
PREFERRED SKILLS*Proficiency in using simulation software (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink) to model and simulate BLDC motor control systems for testing and optimization preferred*Basic working knowledge of American National Standards Institute - Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America (ANSI-RESNA) standards preferred*Basic working knowledge of UL 60601-1 Medical Electrical Equipment st ndard preferred*Excellent problem-solving skills to troubleshoot control issues and optimize motor performance preferred*Strong working knowledge of the following serial communication protocols: USB, CAN, RS232, I2C, 1Wire preferred*Intermediate working knowledge of Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and simulation preferred
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE*At least 2 years of engineering experience with projects utilized in the motor drive industry*At least 5 years of engineering experience in an environment supporting motor design or motor drive design, motor manufacturing, industrial controls, motor drive or Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) motor technical service, and technical processes
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE*At least 2 years of brushed and brushless motor design experience preferred*At least 1 year of related experience with Assistive Technology preferred*Current or previous successful employment experience with Pride Mobility Products Corporation preferred
REQUIRED EDUCATION*Bachelor's Degree in an Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, Applied Physics or related field
PREFERRED EDUCATION*Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, or Professional Engineer (PE) in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS*Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now, or in the future
DETAILS*This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive*This is a safety sensitive position*In exceptional circumstances, some of the physical requirements of this position may be modified or eliminated as a reasonable accommodation for a person with a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act
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