Lead Magnetic Encoder Engineer
Job description
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Summary
As a Lead Magnetic Engineer for an encoder business, you’ll be responsible for designing and developing magnetic components and systems. Your key area of innovation will be in creating encoder rotary and/or linear solutions based on customer specifications and product management requirements. You’ll make critical technical decisions to ensure high-quality, high-performance products. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, you’ll tackle complex technical challenges and deliver outstanding results. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, organized, detail-oriented, and adept at multitasking.
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• Work with the product management team and visit customers as needed to understand customer requirements. Develop technical product requirement documents based off product specifications.
• Develop magnetic components, sub-assemblies, and modules for encoders from concept to transfer to production.
• Utilize magnetic design and simulation software (Ansys Maxwell) to perform conceptual design and detailed analysis of magnetic components for encoders.
• Assist in the flow-down of project deliverables, product requirements, timeline, and budget.
• Collaborate with the larger R&D design team to develop and test new cutting-edge encoders.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with the overall team to ensure deliverables are completed on time and within budget.
• Train and monitor other engineers to improve team technical capability.
• Analyzing custom versus off-the-shelf component trade-offs to drive design decisions for cost savings.
• Perform tolerance analysis and manage performance budgets for sensitive magnetic components and subsystems, striking a balance between manufacturability and cost implications against product requirements.
• Investigate, identify, and resolve engineering problems involved in the development and manufacturing of magnetic encoders.
General Tasks
• Maintain strict compliance with the quality, environmental and occupational health and safety regulations and implementation of the instructions of the quality, environmental management and/or occupational health and safety officer.
Required Experience, Education, Skills, Training And Competencies
• Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering, Physics or equivalent field with at least 8 years of related experience. Preferred: Master’s degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering, Physics or equivalent field with 6+ years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience in the field of rotary and/or linear encoders or sensor technology.
• Knowledge of magnetic component assembly, EMI standards, and test methods.
• Experience with Atlassian tools (Confluence, Jira, Tempo).
• Experience with PLM systems (Arena) for project and product documentation.
• Able to lead design and development of complex magnetic systems for commercial products.
• Capable of independent and team-based work, with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C++, and MATLAB.
• Able to collaborate effectively with clients, stakeholders, and management, while mentoring less experienced team members.
Travel Requirements
• Travel requirements, up to 15% domestic and/or international travel.
Physical Requirements
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Sitting or standing at desk performing repetitive mousing and typing for multiple hours at a time.
Novanta is proud to be an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action workplace. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, military and veteran status, disability, genetics, or any other category protected by federal law or Novanta policy.
Please call +1 781-266-5700 if you need a disability accommodation for any part of the employment process.
