
Careers
Positions available
1. Research Scientist – Magnetic Materials
2. Senior Motor Design Engineer
3. Noise Vibration Harshness (NVH) Engineer – Simulation
4. Noise Vibration Harshness (NVH) Engineer – Testing
All positions are based in our Technology Center located in Singapore. If you are interested in the above position, please send your CV to careers@magnequench.com. Kindly indicate the position that you are applying as subject title. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Research Scientist – Magnetic Materials
Key Responsibilities
Plan and execute assigned R&D projects to develop new materials, processes and products with minimal supervision. Typical projects include but not limit to following activities:
- Synthesize magnetic materials from raw materials according to the design formulations and characterize them according to the required specifications.
- Synthesize NdFeB/polymer compounds and bonded magnets according to the design formulations and characterize them according to the required specifications.
- Modify NdFeB powder and bonded magnet surfaces by physical or chemical approaches to enhance its corrosion and oxidation resistance.
- Perform product validation, testing and failure analysis services for customers and manufacturing plants.
- Participate in multi-disciplinary project teams involving engineering and R&D at manufacturing locations and regional sales managers.
- Demonstrate competence in the use of all relevant test, analytical and processing equipment.
- Provide technical supervision to associate scientists.
- Document all phases of assigned projects; write complete reports.
- Assist in preparing patent applications/publications/meeting presentations/knowledge notes.
- Maintain a clean, organized and safe workplace.
- Conduct other work as required in Materials and Magnetics Laboratories.
Requirements:
- Ph.D. degree (preferred) or master’s degree in Materials Science and Engineering or Physics, preferably with a focus on permanent magnetic materials..
- 0-5 years of post-graduate research experience, preferably in permanent magnetic materials related fields.
- Knowledge of permanent magnetic materials and their processing-microstructure-property relationship.
- Hands-on experimental skills in permanent magnetic materials synthesis and characterization.
- Ability to analyze and work through technical and/or scientific problems.
- Good communication and presentation skills.
- Highly motivated, team player.
Senior Motor Design Engineer
Key Responsibilities
We are looking for a dynamic, self-motivated, passionate Electric Motor Design expert for the position of Senior Engineer (Motor Technology), who has both the desire and capability to solve the challenges faced by Tier-1 Automotive component/assembly suppliers and home appliance manufacturers, driving the growth of the Magnequench’s magnet business in various applications.
- Initiate and enhance interaction with existing/potential customers’ technical teams
- Design an application specific cost optimized permanent magnet brushed and brushless motors, actuators, sensors as well as magnetizing fixtures using design tools like 2D/3D finite element analysis and electromagnetic analytical design software’s
- Development and testing of control algorithms for the PM BLDC motors to achieve improved system performance.
- Participate in a team comprising electromagnetic and mechanical experts to identify the motor/system performance and improvement potential
- Establish a testing methodology and the corresponding test set-ups for the performance measurement of permanent brushed and brushless motors and electromagnetic devices
- Evaluate the feasibility of various magnetic materials in an application.
- Lead and manage the projects and ensure in-time delivery.
- Contribute to the preparation of technical publications/presentations/technical marketing documents for conferences/seminars, journals and/or company website.
Requirements:
- Masters or PhD in Electrical Engineering with at least 5 years of experience.
- Strong fundamentals of PMBL DC motors and drive systems analysis, modeling, and control
- Sound knowledge of electromagnetic principles and electromagnetic finite element analysis (FEA) concepts.
- In-depth understanding of various torque and speed control techniques for permanent magnet brushless motor
- Experience with various PWM schemes such as space vector, discontinuous, and sinusoidal modulation, including data-acquisition methods
- Fluent in the use of the commercially available analytical and FEA software for electromagnetic analysis.
- Proficient user of the motor design tools like SPEED and Motor-CAD
- Attentive to customer’s needs, proactive and persuasive
- Good communication skills, project management acumen, people and resource management expertise and cross-functional synergy
- A team player able to work and contribute to the highly motivated and high performing team.
- Willing to travel (More than 20% of the time)
Noise Vibration Harshness (NVH) Engineer – Simulation
How will you contribute?
Lead the activity related to evaluating various automotive electromechanical systems and identify the source for noise and vibration and countermeasures to minimize/eliminate it.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform vibroacoustic Multiphysics simulation on electric motor and electromechanical systems for
– Benchmarking the vibration and noise (both structure borne and airborne noise)
– Identify the design improvements for vibration reduction and work with motor team to implement and demonstrate the improvements to the customers.
– Identify the design improvement for the electric motor or an electromechanical system for sound mitigation and work with motor team to implement and demonstrate the improvements to the customers. - Initiate and enhance interaction with existing/potential customers’ technical teams
- Work closely with motor design and mechanical team and actively participate in the development of cost optimal electromechanical systems.
- Contribute to the preparation of technical publications/presentations/technical marketing documents for conferences/seminars, journals and/or company website
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Perform vibroacoustic Multiphysics simulation on electric motor and electromechanical systems for
For This Role You Will Need
- Masters or PhD in Mechanical Engineering with at least 3 years of experience on Noise and vibration analysis of electrical motor and/or electromechanical systems.
- Strong understanding of noise and vibration issues related to electromagnetic interactions in electric motors
- Fluent in the use of the 3-D modeling and commercially available vibroacoustic FEA software
- Experience using various techniques for the analysis of noise and vibration in electric motor and/or electromechanical systems.
- Attentive to customer’s needs, proactive and persuasive
- Good communication skills, project management acumen, people and resource management expertise and cross-functional synergy
- A team player able to work and contribute to the highly motivated and high performing team.
- Willing to travel (More than 15% of the time)
- Fluency in German and/or Mandarin/Cantonese will be a plus
- Experience in NVH measurement and analysis will be a plus.
Noise Vibration Harshness (NVH) Engineer – Testing
How will you contribute?
Lead the activity related to evaluating various automotive electromechanical systems and identify the source for noise and vibration and countermeasures to minimize/eliminate it.
Key Responsibilities
- Establish a test facility for the vibration and noise measurement of an electromechanical system.
- Measure and characterize the electric motors, pumps, fans, and other electromechanical systems for the following
– Component and system level vibration
– Structure borne and airborne noise
– Determine sources of vibration and noise and suggest potential counter measure - Initiate and enhance interaction with existing/potential customers’ technical teams
- Work closely with motor design and mechanical team and actively participate in the development of cost optimal electromechanical systems.
- Contribute to the preparation of technical publications/presentations/technical marketing documents for conferences/seminars, journals and/or company website
- Perform other duties as assigned
For This Role You Will Need
- Masters or PhD in Mechanical Engineering with at least 3 years of experience on NVH.
- Strong understanding of noise and vibration issues related to electromagnetic interactions in electric motors
- Experience in NVH and noise measurement and analysis for electric motor and/or electromechanical components and systems.
- Attentive to customer’s needs, proactive and persuasive
- Good communication skills, project management acumen, people and resource management expertise and cross-functional synergy
- A team player able to work and contribute to the highly motivated and high performing team.
- Fluency in German and/or Mandarin/Cantonese will be a plus