Job Description:

This person will be responsible for analyzing motor designs and making recommendations to support VA/VE, Compliance, and NPD projects.  This includes not only motors manufactured by Pentair but also motors sourced from other motor manufacturers.  Responsibility will include the capacitors, starting switches, overloads, and other items that support operation of the motor.  The role also requires a working knowledge of VFD’s and their effect on motor operation. 

Additionally, as two motor engineers will be reporting in to this role, people management is also an important function this role should be performing.  

Qualifications:  B.E./B.Tech/M.Tech.(from Electrical and/or its sub streams)

Technical Skills:

• Minimum 12 years experience in the design of single and three phase motors.  Preference for experience in fractional and integral HP motors.
• Thorough understanding of lamination materials, processing, and coatings. 
• Experienced in use of performance data for separation of losses.
• Experience in the selection of thermal protectors.
• Familiarity with motor manufacturing processes and associated tolerances.
• Experienced with the dimensioning and tolerances of motor components.
• Well conversant with induction motor testing. Dynamometer, Surge, Hipot, etc.
• Experience of using Electromagnetic simulation software. 
• Well conversant with regulatory requirements like UL, ETL etc.
• Preference for experience with VFD Drives application and programming parameters.
• Working experience in SolidWorks.

Other Requirements

• Excellent analytical skills
• Ability to plan, schedule, coordinate and solve the problem effectively
• Good communication and presentation skills
• Experience of working with a global team (mainly USA and Europe)
• Actively participate in the product development processes, VA/VE, NPD including design brainstorming.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Pentair is an Equal Opportunity Employer. With our expanding global presence, cross-cultural insight and competence are essential for our ongoing success. We believe that a diverse workforce contributes different perspectives and creative ideas that enable us to continue to improve every day.