Electric Motor Design Engineer

NextDeavor Inc.
Kalamazoo, MI

Job Description

Job Description

Electric Motor Design Engineer

Full-time

Kalamazoo, MI, US

Exclusive confidential search — details shared with qualified applicants.

Benefits You'll Love
  • Relocation assistance provided
  • Annual bonus: 15%
  • Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage
  • Voluntary optional life, accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance
  • 401(k) Plan with company matching (100% of the first 5% of pay)
  • Company defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay
  • Paid parental leave
  • Short- and long-term disability
  • Tuition reimbursement and career development
  • Paid Time Off and up to 15 company-paid holidays
  • Employee discounts, referral bonus (up to $4,000), on-site fitness center, and on-site cafeteria
Become a Key Player as an Electric Motor Design Engineer

You will lead electromagnetic design and development efforts for AC and DC motors, ensuring designs meet performance, cost, and manufacturability targets. You will work onsite with engineering peers, vendors, customers, and cross-functional teams to drive projects from concept through verification and production. Your work directly impacts product performance and manufacturability for the organization.

Here's How You'll Make an Impact on the Team
  • Define project goals, schedules, budgets, and technical requirements; drive projects to meet milestones
  • Perform electromagnetic motor design and detailed engineering for AC and DC motors
  • Integrate gear design and manufacturing considerations into motor and product designs
  • Prepare and review schematics, layouts, CAD models, and engineering documentation
  • Lead verification activities: analysis, simulation, and testing to validate product performance
  • Coordinate with vendors for tooling, fixtures, and component supply
  • Develop manufacturing process documentation and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Present project status to management and engage with customers as needed
  • Mentor less-experienced engineers and serve as a technical consultant
Here's What You'll Need to Be Successful in This Role
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or related technical discipline
  • Typically 10 or more years of related engineering experience
  • Extensive experience in gear design and manufacturing
  • Knowledge of DFM/DFA principles
  • Ability to apply advanced engineering principles to complex design and verification tasks
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to lead projects and communicate with stakeholders
Here's What Else Might Help You Out
  • Working knowledge of solid modeling CAD, FEA, and simulation software (preferred)
  • Experience leading continuous improvement efforts and cross-functional teams
Pay Range

$130k - $160k/year

Ready to Make Your Mark?

This role may fill quickly. Submit your resume to be considered.

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Posted 2026-05-14

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