Mechatronics Engineer III / Electrical Engineer III

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Develop and conduct system level architecture trades that include both electromechanical actuators and motion control electronics, including closed-loop systems
• Perform advanced simulations of electromechanical systems (dynamics, performance, etc)
• Decompose system requirement documents into component requirement documents
• Conduct tests and simulations to validate the performance of electromechanical systems and components.
• Own the technical input into the make / buy trade of motion control electronics, staying up to date with both internal and external offerings
• Document design processes, test results, and modifications for future reference
• Readiness to learn and receive instruction and mentorship from more experienced engineers.
• Stay up to date with the latest advancements in electrical engineering and provide guidance on future strategy of motion control electronics within the department.

Job requirements

• Requires Bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree or Masters +3 yrs experience).
• Typically 5+ years of related experience.
• Advanced knowledge of electrical fundamentals, applicable tools, methodologies, and principles.
• Experience with simulation software like SPICE, Simsolid, MATLAB/Simulink, or similar.
• Prior experience in motor design and motor selection.
• Solid grasp of position feedback devices, such as potentiometers, resolvers, and encoders
• Intermediate knowledge of requirements management, functional requirements parsing, derivation, and allocation.
• Experience performing trade studies to support subsystem architecture decisions, including risk identification and management.