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Staff Powertrain Electromagnetics Design Engineer

Palo Alto, CA, United States💼 Full-time💰 $150,200–$150,200🗓 2026-08-21 → 2026-09-12

Core

Designing electromagnetic systems for electric vehicle powertrains, including motors, generators, and power electronics, from concept to mass production.

Role type

Staff Powertrain Electromagnetics Design Engineer

Builds

Electric motors, generators, and power electronics for mass-market EVs

Domain

Automotive / Electric Powertrain

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

Electric machine fundamentals, electromagnetic modeling and simulation (2D/3D FEA), multi-physics analysis, hands-on testing and validation, cross-functional collaboration, technical leadership

Preferred skills

M.S. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, 10+ years EM design experience, full product development loop experience, control-oriented machine characterization, deep knowledge of magnetic materials

Technologies

JMAG, COMSOL, Ansys Maxwell, Motor-CAD

Responsibilities

Design cutting-edge electric motors and generators, own electromagnetic performance targets across operating envelope, drive design decisions with simulation and testing, collaborate with cross-functional teams, provide technical leadership and build the motor design team

Seniority

Staff, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities

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