Motor Design Engineer
About Torev
Founded in May 2022, Torev is an early-stage venture-backed company on the cutting edge of electric motor innovation. We are seeking a talented individual to lead our motor design and simulation work for the next generation of our product. This is a unique opportunity to get in early on the ground floor of a rapidly growing startup that is disrupting the transportation industry.
Job Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Motor Design Lead to play a pivotal role in our mission to design and develop state-of-the-art, patented axial flux electric motors. The Motor Design Lead will be responsible for leading the motor design activities including design, simulation DFM, testing and ensuring the development of efficient, high-performance, and reliable electric motors. This is a demanding, highly independent position that will spearhead all aspects related to the design and optimization of Torev’s products at various power levels. This position will interface directly and actively with Torev’s customers, development partners, and senior management.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Lead Torev’s patented motor design and development projects for various customers along with platform establishment
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define motor design requirements and specifications
- Oversee motor design projects, ensuring that projects are delivered on time and within budget
- Develop electric drive unit design strategies that incorporate the latest technologies and manufacturing processes
- Conduct motor design analysis, simulations, and testing to optimize performance, efficiency, and reliability
- Solve complex drive unit design challenges and troubleshoot issues as they arise
- Keep up-to-date with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in motor design
Qualifications
Required
- Master’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years experience in electric motor design, with a minimum of 2 years in a leadership role
- Minimum 2 years experience in axial flux electric motor design and development
- Strong proficiency in motor design software and simulation tools, such as ANSYS Maxwell 3D, SIEMENS 3D and analysis methods
- Extensive knowledge of electromagnetic principles, thermal management, and mechanical design
- Experience in manufacturing processes related to motor production
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically
- Strong communication and leadership skills
- Eligibility to work in the U.S.
Preferred
- PhD in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field
- Experience in the automotive or aerospace industry
- Knowledge of finite element analysis (3D FEA) and computational fluid dynamics (CFD)
- Experience generating and writing patents or other intellectual property
- Experience working in a startup or scrum team environment
- Familiarity with regulations and standards related to electric motors
Remote work options are available. However, due to the nature of our projects, including ongoing work with US government entities, this position requires candidates to be currently residing in and authorized to work in the United States.
Torev Motors is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws.