About the role The
Motor Control Engineer II develops and optimizes motion control algorithms for electric motors, ensuring efficiency and reliability. The role involves cross-functional collaboration, system integration and validation, supporting the lifecycle from design to certification while maintaining technical documentation and troubleshooting test findings.
Primary Responsibilities:- Design, develop, and implement advanced motion control algorithms and simulation models for electric motors, focusing on efficiency, stability, and reliability across varied conditions.
- Architect and test high-performance control platforms for high-power converters/inverters, collaborating on embedded software/firmware implementation using model-based approaches.
- Define test plans, perform validation, and continuously improve algorithms based on test data, considering load variations and thermal impacts.
- Develop and maintain technical documentation, substantiation reports, simulation files, test data processing, and reports to align with certification requirements.
- Maintain accurate records of all design files, analysis, and test data in appropriate platforms identified by magniX.
- Contribute to cross-functional collaboration between software, power electronics, electromagnetic, and system teams to ensure seamless integration of motion control designs into the powertrain system.
- Support testing teams in test data processing, test reports, and troubleshooting findings in different test campaigns.
QualificationsRequired:- B.S. or higher degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Engineering, or a related field.
- 2+ minimum years of experience for Bachelors or Masters, will consider PhD directly out of school.
- Experience in designing and developing high-performance motion control for PMSMs.
- Knowledge of power converter topologies, modulation strategies, and advanced motor control algorithms, with expertise in field-oriented control techniques.
- Experienced in control algorithm validation through simulation and hardware testing, with a focus on performance optimization, reliability, and regulatory compliance.
Preferred:- Proficiency in using real-time digital simulation tools (RTDS, OPAL-RT, Typhoon) for implementing and testing control software.
- Competency with model-based programming languages for critical systems, such as Ansys SCADE, for robust control software development.
- Proven ability to work cross-functionally with software, power electronics, and system teams to support the integration of motion control designs.
- Experience in implementing real-time control software on DSP and FPGA platforms.
Location - Applicants must be willing and able to commute to magniX's location in Everett, Washington.
Compensation & Benefits- 100% company-paid premiums for medical, dental, and vision insurance (for employees & dependents).
- 4 weeks paid vacation + 1-week annual end-of-year shutdown, sick time, and 11 paid holidays.
- 401K retirement plan with industry leading 9.5% company contribution.
- Company paid Life insurance, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term disability insurance
- Catered lunches and quarterly company fun-day events!
Salary Range: $110k-$130k 
