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

 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