Senior Development Engineer - Electric Motors

Are you inspired by challenging the status quo? Do you thrive in collaborative environments that drive results? If so, Gates could be for you.

Gates is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. We push the boundaries of material science to engineer solutions that continually exceed customer expectations.

WHAT TO EXPECT

• Participate in weekly department meetings and report on product development and open issues, highlighting key development challenges and managing plans to resolve these issues.
• Be responsible for hydraulic pump design and performance to meet customer requirements.
• Work closely with the engineering team to define products that meet customer needs, establishing concept validation requirements with simulation and testing to verify product performance.
• Collaborate with the Application and Development Engineer to define the bill of materials and component specifications.
• Manage supplier open issues through weekly meetings.
• Define and manage product design for the electric water pump, electric motors, and related components.
• Work with teammates to maintain product DFMEA.
• Define EWP design based on customer requirements.
• Guide designers in creating component and assembly drawings with GD&T.
• Create bills of materials (BOM) for EWPs.
• Manage product validation.
• Develop strong engineering relationships with strategic suppliers.

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in electric motor design and the automotive industry, including product design, development, testing, and industrialization
• A working understanding of electric motor and pump characteristics, development processes, and automotive industry practices
• A strong background in defining pump architecture and fluid pumps
• Willingness to travel up to 10% (for supplier visits, OEM engineers, prospects, or working with customer personnel)
• Excited to collaborate in the office with a great team
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship

PAY & BENEFITS

• Full-Time
• Bonus Eligible
• Relocation is not provided
• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance and other voluntary benefit options: benefits begin on the first day of the month immediately following your date of hire
• Eligible for 3 weeks of paid vacation + 11 holidays (9 scheduled & 2 floating) + 8 sick days. All vacation days are accrued
• 401(k): 3% company contribution and additional 3% company match
• Tuition Reimbursement

WHY GATES?

Founded in 1911 in Denver, Colorado, Gates is publicly traded on the NYSE. While we might operate in a vast amount of time zones we operate as 'One Gates' and have a common goal of pushing the boundaries of materials science. We invest in our people, bringing real-world experience that enables us to solve our customers' diverse challenges of today and anticipate those of tomorrow.

While we expect the best, we also want to give you the best. That's why at Gates we provide an environment where people can succeed from our policy of 'Dress for your Day' (yes - that means you can wear jeans), health club reimbursement, to your ownership of your work/life balance and more. Visit www.gates.com/careers to learn more.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

At Gates, we believe that we are better together. Proximity has been important to our success over the years as there are critical items that are simply better when done together. One of those critical items is efficient collaboration. We cannot underestimate the power of informal conversations and connecting face-to-face with our coworkers.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands and fingers to work with objects, tools, or controls; and use office equipment including computers, telephones, and/or copiers/scanners. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Gates is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other consideration defined by law.

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