Motor Technologist (Designer, Motor Engineering)

Job summary

The Traction Motor Technologist will lead the design and development of electric motors from concept through to production. Responsibilities include performing technical analysis, managing validation activities, and ensuring manufacturing readiness.

Job details

Job Purpose Dana is a global leader in the supply of highly engineered driveline, sealing, and thermal-management technologies that improve the efficiency and performance of vehicles with both conventional and alternative-energy powertrains. Serving three primary markets passenger vehicle, commercial truck, and the off-highway equipment, Dana provides the world’s original equipment manufacturers and the aftermarket with local product and service support through a network of nearly 100 engineering, manufacturing, and distribution facilities. The Traction Motor Technologist will lead the engineering efforts of major projects in electric motor developments. he will be responsible for the design and development of electric motors from concept to production, ensuring high quality standards throughout. Job Duties and Responsibilities Develop and deliver motor design solutions meeting customer requirements Own DVP&R definition and execution to validate product performance Lead DFMEA activities and design reviews Perform analysis including FEA, NVH, and tolerance stack-ups Support prototype builds, testing, and validation activities Lead root cause analysis and issue resolution Support cost optimisation and manufacturing readiness Present technical content to internal and customer stakeholders Education and Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in engineering and 3 years of progressive experience in automotive or similar field Minimum of 1 year of progressive experience in design / development of electrification products Skills Knowledge of the automotive electrification sector Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills Effective listener and communicator Proficient technical skills Microsoft Office; PowerPoint, Excel, Project Demonstrated ability to be proactive and forward thinking Able to effectively interface with other disciplines in the organization to achieve results Excellent mechanical aptitude, along with strong analytical capability Understanding of and/or experience using CAE tools including: ABAQUS/ANSYS/FESAFE Demonstrated experience leading APQP, DVP&R, and DFMEA activities Strong knowledge of GD&T and ability to understand prints / stack-ups Must have excellent interpersonal skills to work with people at all levels within and outside of Dana in a professional manner Demonstrated ability to organize multiple responsibilities and meet multiple deadlines Must be a self-directed, motivated, and organized individual who is willing to accept responsibility Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills Excellent customer relationship skills

What you’ll do

The Traction Motor Technologist will lead the design and development of electric motors from concept through to production. Responsibilities include performing technical analysis, managing validation activities, and ensuring manufacturing readiness.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in engineering and possess at least 3 years of progressive experience in an automotive or similar field. A minimum of 1 year of experience in the design and development of electrification products is required.

Listed skills

• Root Cause Analysis · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Electric motor design
• FEA
• NVH
• Tolerance stack-ups
• DFMEA
• DVP&R
• APQP
• GD&T
• Root cause analysis
• Mechanical aptitude
• Abaqus
• Ansys
• Fesafe
• Project management
• Technical presentation
• Customer relationship management
• Ansys Simulation Software
• Alternative Energy
• Professionalism
• Self-Discipline
• Motor Design
• Advanced Product Quality Planning
• Cost Management
• Design Failure Mode And Effects Analysis
• Powertrain
• Electric Motors
• Interpersonal Communications
• Mechanical Aptitude
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Presentations
• Thermal Management
• Tolerance Analysis
• Verbal Communication Skills
• Noise Vibration And Harshness (Automotive)
• Root Cause Analysis

Job areas

• Engineering
• Manufacturing
• Technology
• Energy
• Motor Technician
• Automotive Engineer
• Mechanical Engineers
• Automotive Engineers

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