Resolver Design Engineer

Overview

On Site
USD 100,000.00 - 115,000.00 per year
Full Time

Skills

Electromechanics
Testing
Customer Support
Design Optimization
Computer Hardware
Military
HMI
Motion Control
RF
ROOT
Corrective And Preventive Action
Continuous Improvement
Negotiations
Risk Assessment
Product Development
IT Risk Management
IT Risk
Research and Development
Ansys
Manufacturing
Aerospace
SolidWorks
Product Design
Communication
Presentations
Project Management
Leadership
Multitasking
Management
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering

Job Details

Resolver Design Engineer

The ResolverDesign Engineer creates conceptual designs, performs electromechanical analyses,develops detailed designs, leads cross functional teams, supports product prototypeand pilot build fabrication and testing, participates in reviews with customers,and provides customer support. The successful candidate must have design andtest experience with resolvers, electric motors, actuators, mechanisms, and electromagneticdesign/analysis software. The Resolver Design Engineer is a product engineeringrole supporting the portfolio of motion control products while also driving thedevelopment of new products. A blend of hardware excitement with simulationbackground is ideal for this role, with design optimization and hardwaredebugging both key to success.

Who are we?

Founded in 1849, Ducommun is the oldest company in California. Starting as a hardware supply store during the California Gold Rush and eventually assisted in the birth of the aerospace industry in Southern California by providing aircraft aluminum to early aerospace pioneers like Lindbergh, Douglas and Lockheed.

Today Ducommun is a global provider of innovative manufacturing solutions for customers in the aerospace, defense and industrial markets. We specialize in electronic and structural systems, producing complex products and components for commercial aircraft platforms, mission-critical military and space programs, and sophisticated industrial applications.

Our Facility in Carson, CA is our Engineered Products Group location, which houses our Human Machine Interface, Motion Control Device, Radiofrequency Departments.

Job Summary
  • Drives the design and development of resolvers, electric motors, actuators, mechanisms, and other electromagnetic devices from concept through fabrication.
  • Supports our portfolio of high performance resolvers and motors through initiating nonconformance investigation, including root cause and corrective action closure, driving continuous improvement and quality.
  • Works directly with customers to capture requirements, translating these requirements into formal documents as needed and negotiating difficult specifications items based on risk assessment.
  • Serves as the Lead Engineer on new product development (NPD) programs, evaluating technical risk and driving action on risk burn-down plans.
  • Helps define and drive research and development programs, using advanced experience and understanding of motors and resolvers to recommend product improvements and new innovations.
  • Uses simulation background to investigate product anomalies and to optimize design of new products.
  • Works with cross functional teams and suppliers to ensure designs and components meet technical requirements.

Required Skills and Qualifications
  • Experience designing resolvers, electric motor design is a plus
  • Experience using Ansys Maxwell, MotorCAD, or similar
  • Experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus
  • Experience in Aerospace and/or Defense industries preferred
  • SolidWorks expertise strongly preferred
  • Experience with product design and development within a stage-gate process
  • Clear communication skills including the ability to write technical reports and proposals, and to make technical presentations to customers
  • Project management and leadership skills to multi-task and manage multiple priorities in a timely and efficient manner
  • U.S. Person status
Required Experience and Education
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
  • Minimum five years of design experience in resolvers, electric motors, actuators, mechanisms, or other electromagnetic devices
  • Experience in designing and developing electrical resolvers or RVDT/LVDT from concept through fabrication is a plus

Base Compensation: USD 100,000.00 - 115,000.00 Paid Salaried

Equal Opportunity EmployerVeterans/Disabled

23301 S. Wilmington Ave
Carson, California, 90745
United States
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