Motor Application Engineer

Position Summary

The purpose of this position is to provide engineering-specific, commercial, and technical support including design, production, troubleshooting, and upgrade implementations. The role reports to the Plant Manager and supports root cause failure analysis, technical reporting, design upgrades, and overall professional technical support for the plant.

• Provide commercial and technical support throughout the lifecycle of motor and generator projects, including design, production, testing, troubleshooting, and upgrade implementations.
• Lead failure mode analyses and reverse engineering efforts for motor and generator components, delivering corrective action recommendations.
• Develop detailed CAD drawings and specifications for motor and generator upgrades and re‑designs.
• Create and maintain process documentation, including job travelers and test paperwork, to support assembly, repair, and quality assurance operations.
• Collaborate closely with production, quality, sales, customer service, and supply chain teams to ensure projects meet quality standards, on‑time delivery, and budget objectives.
• Oversee tooling design and specify manufacturing and testing equipment required for motor and generator overhauls, rewinds, and redesigns.
• Interface with customers for technical clarifications, quotations, and project status updates.
• Support global engineering efforts and share best practices across the Timken network.

• Proficient communication skills (oral & written)
• Fundamental electric motor knowledge
• Fundamental knowledge of workplace safety
• Proficiency with CAD software (Autodesk, Solid Works)
• Proficiency in technical mathematics

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum of 2 years of electric motor experience
• Minimum of 2 years of engineering experience
• Minimum 1 year of design/manufacturing engineering experience
• Course completion and proficiency with CAD software (Autodesk, Solid Works)
• Course completion and proficiency in technical mathematics
• Proficient communication skills (oral & written)
• Fundamental knowledge of workplace safety
• Valid driver’s license
• Willingness to travel
• Willingness to continue education through training classes or seminars
• Location:
  
  Pasco, WA
• Job type:
  Full‑Time
• Pay range: $70,000 - $110,000 (commensurate with experience and education)

• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Benefits start on the first day of employment
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with generous company match
• Paid parental leave after one year of service
• Employee discounts on products and services
• Education expense reimbursement, eligible to apply on the first day of employment
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth

All qualified applicants shall be treated equally according to their individual qualifications, abilities, experiences and other employment standards. There will be no discrimination due to gender or gender identity, race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran/military status or any other basis protected by applicable law.