Product Design Engineer

$75,000 - $120,000/Yr

Schaeffler Gruppe - Wooster, OH

Full-time - Entry Level

Wooster, OH

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Product Design Engineer at Schaeffler is responsible for the design, simulation, and optimization of electric motors (eMotors). This role involves evaluating electric machine architectures, applying electromagnetic physics principles, and modeling vibration characteristics to ensure effective motor design. The engineer will also utilize advanced knowledge of eMotor controls to simulate designs and communicate findings effectively.

Responsibilities

• Handle the design, simulation, and optimization of electric motors (eMotors).
• Evaluate and select electric machine architectures and topologies based on thermal and electromagnetic characteristics.
• Design eMotors considering targeted cost and manufacturing processes.
• Apply electromagnetic physics principles to eMotor design.
• Model vibration characteristics of motors.
• Apply advanced knowledge of eMotor controls and measurements to simulate and correlate designs.
• Communicate results and recommendations verbally and in reports.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering related field and one (1) year of applicable experience.
• Ability to learn and apply mechanical, thermal, and electromagnetic principles to electric motor design.
• Applicable engineering & physics knowledge.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience designing electric machines in an academic and/or professional setting.
• Experience using Python and MATLAB/Simulink.
• Experience with finite element analysis (FEA) modelling software such as Ansys Maxwell, Ansys MotorCAD, JMAG, or FLUX.

Benefits

• Salary range: $75,000 - $120,000
• Hiring Bonus: $500 after 90 days, $1000 after 180 days
• Hybrid work schedule
• 6% 401(k) company match