Motors and Cables Hardware Engineer

Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world’s manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility - our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better.

We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that’s you we would love to have you join us!

Job Description

What Motion Control Does

To remain in today's demanding business world, companies always look for a faster way to design, develop and deliver enhanced machines to meet customer goals. Our Motion Control software helps facilitate the machine design process, simplify integrations and systems debugging as well as speed time to market.

We offer servo drives, servo motors and actuators to provide simplified machine design to provide more system flexibility and improve overall performance. We also provide a new approach to linear motors by using magnets instead of gear/chains and belts to allow for precise motion control with frictionless propulsion. The use of magnets results in reduced downtime and maintenance, decreased energy consumption and improved the ability to change machine profiles.

You will report to the Mechanical Hardware Team Lead and have a hybrid schedule working in Katowice, Poland.

Your Responsibilities:

• Participant in design and implementation of servo motor and cable products for new product development.
• Participant in design and implementation of servo motor and cable products for new product development.
• Participant in motor prototype build.
• Participant in prototype validation testing and product qualification testing with respect to schedule and problem resolution for assigned programs.
• Work with outside vendors to create motor and cable designs that meet the product requirements leading to business success.
• Conduct design reviews and peer reviews as needed to ensure that the products meet the intended design specifications.
• Lead servo motor technology assessment to support the development of motor product roadmap.
• Support motor product certification requirements and the creation of design guidance to facilitate certifications.
• Create engineering evaluation test plan to validate motor prototypes.
• Conduct design reviews and peer reviews as needed to ensure that the products meet the intended design specifications.
• Assess products and processes for their ability to meet customer requirements including capability, reliability, and robustness.

The Essentials - You Will Have:

• Knowledge of Motor electromagnetic design.
• Experience with 2D and 3D FEA, Ansys Maxwell, or similar electromagnetic analysis software.
• Basic knowledge of power electronics and servo drives.
• Knowledge of motor insulation system.
• Knowledge of motor thermal modeling.
• Knowledge of motor control theory/algorithm.
• Experience utilizing Matlab/Simulink.
• Knowledge of design for motor manufacturing.
• Experience working in a lab testing environment including use of oscilloscope and data acquisition equipment and writing technical reports.
• The ability to effectively collaborate with and lead a broader team including Product Management, vendors, testers, and Operations.
• The ability to contribute to strategic product direction by keeping others aware of relevant technology.
• Prioritizes engineering tasks consistent with the overall motion business strategy.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Mechatronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 3 years of experience in servo motor product development
• English on at least communicate level (B2) (written and spoken)
• Travel 10% of time

The Preferred - You Might Also Have:

• Knowledge of robotics, AGV, linear motors and Independent Cart Technology.
• Knowledge of Industrial Automation application including motion application.
• Familiarity with principles of Design for Six Sigma and comfortable working with statistics.
• Experience with 3D modeling (Creo and Solidworks)
• Experience working with certifying bodies such as UL, CSA, TUV, etc.
• Engineering technical skills in electro-mechanical hardware engineering.
• Experience with solid modeling software such as CREO (Pro/E) or SolidWorks is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of mechanical systems and mechanical component design including sheet metal, machining, heatsinking, injection molding and etc.
• Experience working in a lab testing environment including use of tools for prototype build and testing as well as writing technical reports.
• Knowledge of servo motors and servo drives.
• Knowledge of motor encoder feedback devices.
• Knowledge of electrical cables and connectors.
• Knowledge of design for manufacturing.
• Knowledge of Industrial Automation application including motion applications.

What We Offer:

Our benefits package includes …

• Volunteer Paid Time off available after 6 months of employment for eligible employees
• Company volunteer and donation matching program - Your volunteer hours or personal cash donations to an eligible charity can be matched with a charitable donation.
• On-demand digital course library for professional development.
• Comprehensive mindfulness programs with a premium membership to Calm
• Employee Assistance Program
• Personalized wellbeing programs through our OnTrack program

... and other local benefits!

At Rockwell Automation we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this or other roles.

Rockwell Automation’s hybrid policy aligns that employees are expected to work at a Rockwell location at least Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays unless they have a business obligation out of the office.