Senior Design Engineer

Senior Design Engineer – Electric Motors & Motion Systems

Gallipolis, Ohio (Fully Onsite)

$110,000 – $125,000 Base Salary + Bonus Opportunity

Direct Hire

We are seeking a Senior Design Engineer to provide technical leadership in the design, development, and sustainment of fractional horsepower electric motors and motion control products . This is a highly visible, hands-on engineering role focused on new product development, manufacturing support, continuous improvement, and mentoring engineers across both existing and next-generation product platforms.

This opportunity is ideal for an experienced engineer with deep expertise in electric motor design, rotating machinery, and product development , who enjoys taking products from concept through production while collaborating across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and commercial teams.

What You'll Do

Product Design & Development

• Design and develop fractional horsepower electric motors, including BLDC, PMDC, stepper, and AC motors , from concept through production release.
• Create and review engineering calculations, CAD models, drawings, specifications, and bills of material.
• Apply engineering principles related to magnetics, thermal performance, mechanical integrity, materials, and reliability.
• Lead technical decision-making and drive design improvements across product lines.

Analysis, Testing & Validation

• Perform and interpret electromagnetic, thermal, and mechanical analyses to optimize motor performance and durability.
• Support prototype builds, testing, validation, and qualification activities.
• Analyze test results and implement corrective design enhancements.
• Assist with life testing, reliability testing, and compliance-related activities.

Manufacturing & Sustaining Engineering Support

• Partner with Manufacturing Engineering to ensure products are manufacturable, repeatable, and cost-effective.
• Provide engineering support for production challenges, root cause investigations, and corrective actions.
• Drive continuous improvement and value engineering initiatives to improve performance and reduce cost.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Collaborate with Quality, Supply Chain, Sales, and Operations teams to support product launches and resolve technical challenges.
• Evaluate customer requirements and provide technical feasibility assessments and solutions.
• Mentor and coach junior and mid-level engineers while promoting engineering best practices.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 10+ years of engineering experience with a strong focus on electric motor design or rotating machinery .
• Experience designing and developing fractional horsepower electric motors, including:
• Brushless DC (BLDC)
• Permanent Magnet DC (PMDC)
• Stepper Motors
• AC Motors
• Proven experience taking products from concept through production release.
• Strong understanding of:
• Motor windings
• Magnets
• Laminations
• Bearings
• Insulation systems
• Experience generating and reviewing CAD models, engineering drawings, specifications, calculations, and BOMs.
• Experience with Autodesk tools such as Inventor or Fusion .
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering.
• Familiarity with industry standards such as UL, IEC, NEMA, CE, and RoHS .
• Experience with motor drives, controls, or integrated motion systems.
• Background supporting products within industrial, medical device, robotics, automation, or related industries.
• Experience leading value engineering and cost reduction initiatives.
• Customer-facing technical support or product launch experience.

What We're Looking For

• Hands-on engineering mindset.
• Strong technical leadership capabilities.
• Detail-oriented problem solver.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative professional who enjoys mentoring and developing others.

If you're passionate about electric motor technology and want to play a key role in developing innovative motion solutions that power critical applications across multiple industries, we'd love to connect.