Principal Motor Engineer

The role

You will architect actuators for robotic systems by working at the intersection of electromagnetics, acoustics, and controls. You will own end-to-end motor architecture from electromagnetic design through production validation.

What you will do

• Own end-to-end motor architecture from electromagnetic design through production validation for all motorized subsystems
• Design custom motor solutions optimizing for acoustic performance, form factor, cost, and scalability
• Perform electromagnetic FEA simulations for motor optimization
• Select and validate motor control algorithms, drive electronics, and feedback systems
• Develop motor specification requirements balancing torque density, thermal management, and acoustic emissions
• Design accelerated life testing protocols specific to motor failure modes
• Collaborate with suppliers on custom rotor/stator designs, winding patterns, and manufacturing processes
• Drive cost reduction initiatives through design optimization, material selection, and manufacturing process improvements
• Work cross-functionally with NVH, controls, and thermal teams

Required qualifications

• Technical degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Physics with focus on electromagnetics
• 5+ years of experience designing motors for high-volume consumer products or automotive applications
• Deep understanding of motor physics including electromagnetics, thermal dynamics, and rotordynamics
• Proven track record of shipping custom BLDC, PMSM, or reluctance motor designs in products
• Experience with motor simulation tools such as ANSYS Maxwell, JMAG, or Motor-CAD
• Expertise in motor control theory including FOC, sensorless control, and active vibration damping
• Understanding of acoustic principles related to motor design including slot/pole combinations and skewing techniques
• Experience with bearing systems, lubrication, and tribology for long-life applications
• Familiarity with motor manufacturing processes including winding, magnetization, and balancing
• Knowledge of safety standards and certifications (UL, CE) for motor-driven appliances
• Comfort with fast-paced, startup atmosphere
• High level of maturity, ownership, and pride in your work

Nice to have

• Genuinely motivated to help those around you
• Passionate about learning outside of your normal comfort zones
• You love diagnosing complex technical issues
• You are excited to do great work

Benefits

• Equity through the company’s discretionary equity program
• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Access to a 401(k) plan

About the company

Matic is on a mission to recapture lost time by revolutionizing home robotics with a floor cleaning robot. The company is a tight-knit and collaborative team focused on building products customers will cherish.