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Dreams drive our motivation. Dreams are our future. The world's dreams, people's dreams, our dreams. Our passion creates ideas that make dreams come alive. Technology and products that were only dreams become reality.\nAll for dreams. Dreams challenge and the Nidec-Group will continue to meet the challenge. For the world's and people's tomorrows; the world's first, the world's best technologies and products; we will continue our part in creating a better society.\nJob Summary\nThe Electromagnetic Design Engineer is responsible for the design, analysis, optimization, and validation of advanced electric motor technologies and electromagnetic systems. This role develops electromagnetic machine architectures from concept through production, utilizing advanced simulation tools, analytical techniques, experimental validation, and cross-functional collaboration.The position works closely with Product Management, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to deliver high-performance motor and drive solutions that meet customer and market requirements.\nCore Objective: Develop industry-leading electromagnetic motor designs that optimize performance, efficiency, manufacturability, reliability, and cost while supporting strategic growth initiatives across automation and motion control markets.\nJob Description\nResponsibilities\nElectromagnetic Design & Development\nDesign and develop electromagnetic architectures for brushless DC motors, permanent magnet synchronous motors, integrated motor-drive systems, and other advanced electric machine technologies.\nOptimize stator and rotor designs to meet performance objectives such as torque density, thermal performance, and total system cost, utilizing electromagnetic design tools such as MotorCAD, Maxwell, Flux, JMAG, SPEED, and equivalent simulation platforms\nEvaluate emerging motor technologies and develop recommendations for future product platforms.\nAdvanced Analysis & Simulation\nPerform detailed electromagnetic finite element analysis (FEA) simulations related to:Magnetic flux distribution\nTorque production\nCogging torque\nBack EMF\nLoss mechanisms\nField weakening\nDynamic machine performance\nElectromagnetic compatibility considerations\n\nCorrelate simulation results with experimental testing and continuously refine design models.\nMotor & Drive System Integration\nApply knowledge of motor-drive interactions and power electronics integration to optimize overall system performance and economics.·\nCollaborate with controls and drive engineering teams to define motor control strategies and performance requirements.\nProduct Development & New Product Introduction\nLead electromagnetic design activities for new product development projects from concept through production release.\nParticipate in technology road mapping and platform development initiatives.\nTesting, Validation & Performance Characterization\nDevelop design verification plans and validation methodologies.\nAnalyze prototype and production test data using advanced data acquisition and signal processing techniques.\nVerify compliance with product specifications and customer requirements.\nManufacturing, Quality & Continuous Improvement\nSupport Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) initiatives.\nConduct root cause investigations and performance troubleshooting for product and field issues.\nCollaborate with Supply Chain and Operations teams to optimize materials, processes, and costs.\nCustomer & Technical Leadership\nEngage directly with customers to understand application requirements and translate those requirements into electromagnetic design solutions.\nPresent technical findings, recommendations, and design tradeoffs to internal and external stakeholders.\nContribute to organizational knowledge, engineering standards, and best practices.\nCompliance & Regulatory Support\nSupport compliance with applicable standards and regulations including EMI/EMC, UL, RoHS, and other industry-specific requirements.\nWork with regulatory and quality teams to ensure successful certification and product qualification efforts.\nKnowledge, Skills, and Requirements\nBachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering required, Master's Degree preferred with emphasis in Electromagnetic, Electric Machines, Power Electronics, or related discipline \n2+ years of experience in electromagnetic design, electric machine development, or motor engineering roles. Brushless permanent magnet motors preferred.· Experience supporting products from concept through production launch.\nAdvanced knowledge of electromagnetic design principles, magnetic materials, and electric machine theory.\nStrong proficiency with MotorCAD, Maxwell, Flux, JMAG, SPEED, or comparable electromagnetic design platforms.\nStrong understanding of motor control systems and power electronics interactions.\nStrong system-thinking and engineering problem-solving skills.\nExcellent written, verbal, and technical communication abilities.\nAbility to lead technical initiatives and influence cross-functional teams without direct authority.\n\nTravel Requirements\nBoth Domestic and International Travel up to 10%\nLanguages\nEnglish required\nAdditional Job Details\nEqual Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at Nidec\nNidec is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, genetic information, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following website: http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf\nWork Shift Schedule\nNo Soliciting\nNidec will not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies in response to Nidec job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. 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