Principal Electric Motor Design Engineer

Principal Electrical Motor Design Engineer

Milwaukee, Wisconsin Full-Time | Rotating Equipment & Electrification

Help Build the Next Generation of Electric Drive Systems Some engineering opportunities focus on maintaining mature products. Others provide the opportunity to help design, develop, validate, and improve highly engineered products that operate in some of the most demanding industrial environments in the world. This opportunity falls squarely in the second category. Our client is expanding a specialized engineering organization responsible for the design, development, testing, and continuous improvement of large AC traction motors and generators used in heavy industrial electric drive applications.

These are not commercial products. These are large-scale rotating equipment systems measured in hundreds of kilowatts and megawatts where reliability, durability, manufacturability, and performance are critical. We're seeking a Principal Electrical Motor Design Engineer who wants to be involved in the complete product lifecycle, from concept development and electromagnetic design through manufacturing support, testing, validation, and continuous product improvement.

The Opportunity:

You'll join a highly experienced engineering team focused on electric drive technology, rotating equipment, and next-generation motor and generator development. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with mechanical engineers, manufacturing personnel, testing teams, drafting resources, and technical leadership while helping advance strategically important electrification initiatives. If you're looking for an opportunity where your work gets built, tested, and improved in real-world environments, this role deserves your attention.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:
Unlike many engineering roles that focus on a narrow portion of the product lifecycle, this position offers broad ownership and direct involvement from concept development through manufacturing, testing, validation, and continuous improvement. Engineers are drawn to this opportunity because it offers:

• Ownership across the entire product lifecycle
• Direct interaction with manufacturing and testing teams
• Exposure to large-scale motors, generators, and rotating equipment
• A highly collaborative, low-ego engineering culture
• Strong technical leadership and mentorship
• Meaningful influence on product design and engineering decisions
• Variety of work spanning design, manufacturing support, testing, troubleshooting, and product improvement
• Long-term technical and leadership growth opportunities

What You'll Do:

• Lead electromagnetic design of large AC traction motors and generators
• Define motor performance requirements including torque, efficiency, thermal performance, and durability
• Develop stator, rotor, winding, insulation, and cooling system designs
• Perform electromagnetic analysis and design optimization
• Support prototype development and production implementation
• Partner closely with manufacturing teams to improve quality and producibility
• Support testing, validation, and performance analysis activities
• Investigate root cause and reliability issues
• Analyze test data and drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Provide technical leadership on complex rotating equipment programs

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
• Significant experience designing large AC motors, generators, or related rotating equipment
• Experience supporting products through manufacturing and testing
• Strong knowledge of electromagnetic design principles
• Understanding of insulation systems, cooling systems, and motor performance optimization
• Experience using tools such as JMAG, Maxwell, Motor-CAD, ANSYS, or similar platforms
• Strong communication, collaboration, and technical leadership skills

Backgrounds That Translate Well:
We are particularly interested in candidates from:

• Rail and locomotive industries
• Large industrial motor manufacturers
• Generator manufacturers
• Heavy rotating equipment manufacturers
• Mining equipment manufacturers
• Power generation equipment
• Paper and pulp motor applications
• Industrial electrification environments

What Separates Top Candidates:
The strongest candidates have personally:

• Designed motors or generators
• Released products to manufacturing
• Supported manufacturing teams
• Led testing and validation efforts
• Solved field performance issues
• Owned products from concept through production

We're looking for engineers who have built products, not simply analyzed them. Compensation & Benefits:
Our client understands that specialized motor design engineering talent is both difficult to find and highly sought after. Compensation will be competitive and commensurate with experience, technical expertise, and overall qualifications. Additional benefits include:

• Annual incentive bonus opportunity
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement savings program
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Relocation assistance for qualified candidates
• Long-term technical and leadership…