Electrical Engineer - Motors and Controls
Electrical Engineer - Motor Control & Electromechanical Actuation
Location: Illinois (On-site)
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to design, develop, and validate advanced fractional horsepower motor systems and motor control electronics for high-performance electromechanical actuation applications. This role covers the full development lifecycle, including motor design, drive electronics, embedded firmware, and real-time control systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and analyse BLDC, PMSM, brushed DC, and stepper motor systems.
- Develop motor drive electronics, mixed-signal schematics, and PCB designs.
- Implement motor control algorithms (FOC, PID, sensorless control) and embedded firmware (C/C++).
- Integrate motors into electromechanical actuator systems.
- Support hardware bring-up, HIL testing, system debugging, and product validation.
- Develop test plans, analyse performance, and resolve motor control or firmware issues.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and support compliance with aerospace and industry standards.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
- 5+ years' experience in motor control, motor design, or electromechanical actuation.
- Strong knowledge of motor physics, control theory, embedded firmware, and power electronics.
- Experience with real-time embedded systems, feedback sensors, and communication protocols (CAN, RS-485 or similar).
- Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills.
Desirable
- Experience with electromechanical actuator systems.
- Knowledge of MATLAB/Simulink, FPGA-based control, or LabVIEW.
- Experience with high-voltage laboratory testing, HIL testing, and aerospace or safety-critical systems.
- Familiarity with DO-160, DO-254, or other regulated engineering standards.
Apply Now:
If you're passionate about developing advanced motor control and electromechanical systems for high-performance applications, we'd love to hear from you! Apply now or get in touch for a discussion.
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