Electrical Engineer Motor Control & Power Electronics

BlackUmyra

San Diego, California

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analog/Digital Converter, Automation, Bill of Materials (BOM), Communication Skills, Computer Engineering, Control Systems, Customer Relations, Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA), Device Drivers, Digital/Analog Converter, Documentation, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Electrical Design, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Wiring, Electricity, Electromechanical Design, Electromechanical Systems, Electromechanics, Electronics, Embedded Hardware, Embedded Systems, Engineering, Engineering Change Order, English Language, Hardware Design, Hardware Quality Assurance, Industrial Robotics, Integration Testing, Laboratory Testing, Leadership, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Assembly, Manufacturing Design, Manufacturing Systems, Mechanical Engineering, Microcontroller, Microsoft Office, Motion Control, Motor Control Systems, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Printed Circuit Board (PCB), Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Layout, Printed Circuit Board Design, Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Product Development, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Support, Product Testing, Production Support, Project Engineering, Project/Program Coordination, Propulsion, Prototyping, Schematic Capture, Schematics, Serial Link Design, Technical Leadership, Technical Support, Test Plan/Schedule, Testing, Three Phase Power, Vendor/Supplier Selection, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills, eCos
LOCATION
San Diego, California
POSTED
10 days ago

Electrical Engineer – Motor Control, Embedded Systems & Power Electronics

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to design, develop, and support advanced motor control and power electronics used in subsea and electromechanical products. This hands-on role is ideal for engineers with experience developing brushless motor drives, embedded hardware, PCB designs, and motion control systems in a manufacturing environment.

You will collaborate with mechanical engineering, manufacturing, procurement, suppliers, and customers to bring products from concept through production while supporting continuous product improvement.

Responsibilities

  • Design electrical systems for electromechanical products including motors, actuators, sensors, and power electronics.
  • Develop brushless motor drivers and supporting analog and digital circuitry.
  • Design embedded hardware utilizing microcontrollers, PWM, ADCs, DACs, and serial communication interfaces.
  • Create schematics, PCB layouts, bills of materials (BOMs), and prototype hardware.
  • Perform circuit validation, troubleshooting, laboratory testing, and product verification.
  • Improve existing designs for performance, manufacturability, reliability, and cost.
  • Support manufacturing during product assembly, testing, and production launch.
  • Prepare electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, assembly instructions, and engineering documentation.
  • Lead or participate in design reviews, DFMEA/PFMEA activities, and Engineering Change Orders (ECOs).
  • Serve as Project Engineer for custom development projects, coordinating technical execution, schedules, and customer communication.
  • Provide technical support to customers and travel occasionally when required.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.
  • 5–10 years of electrical engineering experience in a manufacturing or product development environment.
  • Experience designing brushless motor control systems and three-phase motor drive electronics.
  • Strong knowledge of power electronics including MOSFETs, IGBTs, gate drivers, and power stage design.
  • Experience designing embedded hardware using microcontrollers and mixed-signal circuitry.
  • Experience with PCB schematic capture, layout, prototype development, and hardware testing.
  • Understanding of embedded systems including PWM, ADC, DAC, timers, and serial communication interfaces.
  • Experience creating BOMs and supporting prototype builds through production.
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating across engineering, manufacturing, and customer-facing teams.
  • Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience using Altium Designer.
  • Experience designing electromechanical systems such as actuators, propulsion systems, robotics, industrial automation equipment, or subsea products.
  • Knowledge of Design for Manufacturing (DFM), ERP/MRP systems, ECO processes, and product lifecycle management.
  • Experience leading design reviews, DFMEA/PFMEA, and manufacturing handoffs.
  • Experience supervising prototype assembly or supporting technicians during integration and testing.

Benefits

  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible benefits plan
  • Paid vacation
  • Paid sick leave
  • Paid holidays

About the Company

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