Automotive Motor Design Engineer

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Industry & Occupation

Engineering & Manufacturing

Classification

Summary

Technical role involving designing, analyzing, prototyping, and evaluating electric motors mounted on automobiles.

Description

Automotive motor design engineers ensure the performance and reliability of motors used in electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles, and similar applications by leveraging electromagnetic field analysis, thermal analysis, and structural analysis for design. They handle material selection, part drawings, 3D CAD modeling, prototyping, and evaluation, while considering costs and manufacturability for mass production. They collaborate with development teams, manufacturing departments, and quality assurance departments to adjust specifications and resolve technical challenges.

Future Outlook

With the progress of electrification, demand for automotive motor design engineers is increasing. Technological innovations are required for higher efficiency and output, new material development, and achieving carbon neutrality.

Personality Traits

Has curiosity or inquisitiveness / Has logical thinking / Has strong sense of responsibility

Work Style

Inter-departmental Collaboration / Office Work / Partial Remote Work Possible / Project-based

Career Path

Junior Design Engineer → Senior Motor Design Engineer → Team Leader → Technical Manager → Product Development Department Manager

Required Skills

3D CAD / Basic Circuit Design Knowledge / Finite Element Method Analysis / Motor Design / Thermal Design

Recommended Skills

Machining / Project Management / Reading English Documents / Script Creation

Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)

Item Description
Analytical & Logical Thinking To quantify motor characteristics and perform optimized design
Attention to Detail & Accuracy Because small design mistakes can lead to performance degradation or failures
Numerical & Quantitative Analysis Advanced numerical calculations are required for magnetic field analysis and thermal analysis
Problem Solving Important for solving issues that arise during prototyping and evaluation

Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)

Item Description
Physical Stamina & Endurance Mainly desk work with little heavy labor

Related Qualifications

  • CAD Utilization Technician Exam
  • Mechanical Design Technician Exam

Aliases

  • Motor Design Engineer
  • Onboard Motor Design Engineer

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  • Electric Vehicle Development Engineer
  • Electrical Design Engineer
  • Mechanical Design Engineer
  • Powertrain Design Engineer

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