Design Engineer

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Summary

Subsidiary of the Regal Rexnord group where continuous improvement, quality and innovation are integral parts of the business philosophy, Portescap, a world leader in many micromotors technologies (DC, stepper and brushless), searches for its site based in La Chaux-de-Fonds, an R&D Engineer.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

New Product Development

• Electromagnetic analysis of motors resulting in full proposals for customized motors to our internal and external customers. Knowledge of design, including the use of FEA software.
• Specification review and negotiation, communication of design intent to the customer, design conceptualization and in-depth design analysis.
• Prototyping
• Participate in Design for Reliability activities related to proactive motor design including FMEA, cross functional design reviews and development of test plans and equipment.
• Ensure design work is properly coordinated and documented per the project stages, and prototype processes
• Define and/or design, test equipment in laboratory as well as at production site for product validation
  
  

Support to Production

• Help operations with product and equipment troubleshooting, support failure analysis including discussion with customers and help resolve vendor quality issues. Support new vendor qualification
• Travel to manufacturing site in Mumbai, India, as necessary
  
  

Sales support

• Develop and document detailed design requirements by, considering customer needs and creating a corresponding technical proposal taking into account technical constraints
  
  

Continuous improvement

• Improve processes of the R&D department
  
  

Provide the necessary support to the existing product ranges

• Follow and improve ISO standards
  
  

Travel

As required not to exceed 10%. International travel maximum 2 times per year

Internal Relationships:

• Collaborate with motor design teams across sites
• Participate in industrialization of the new product (provide inputs and support to manufacturing engineers)
• Support sales team to answer customer request for product customization and new product development
• Support operation for quality analysis
• Collaborate with sourcing team for validation of new suppliers
  
  

External Relationships:

• Will be in contact with supplier related to motor parts
• Engagement with customer to understand need and propose technical solutions
  
  

Key Measurements:

• Project execution
• On time delivery of prototypes
• Design win revenue
• Quality of prototypes delivered
  
  

Requirements for the Position:

Education: Engineering degree in mechanical, electrical, or electromagnetic engineering.

Experience: 0-3 years. Experience in the field of product development and project management would be an advantage. Profile with lower experience can also be considered.

• Fluent in French and English (spoken and written).
  
  

Essential Competencies Required:

• Using 3D design software (Solidworks preferred),
• Knowledge in magnetism and magnetism simulation software (COMSOL preferred)
• Knowledge in motor driving (driver, encoder),
• Knowledge in design electromechanical systems-motors, generators,
• AMDEC / FMEA analysis
• Organized and rigorous
• Able to follow a project plan with time and budget constraints
• Analytical skills, problem- solving
• Good oral and written communication
  
  

About Regal Rexnord

Regal Rexnord Corporation (“Regal Rexnord”) is a leading manufacturer of electric motors, electrical motion controls, power generation and mechanical power transmission products and sub-systems, serving customers around the world in the general industrial, consumer, commercial construction, food & beverage, and alternative energy end markets, among others. Regal Rexnord sells its products and solutions to OEMs, through distributors, and directly to end-users. Regal Rexnord is a $7.2B company with 36,000 associates globally.

You may not know it, but Regal Rexnord impacts your life every day. The company’s products enable the fans in HVAC systems that keep us comfortable; the power source that keeps smart buildings running; the agricultural and food service equipment that keeps us fed; and the conveyer systems that keep e-commerce flowing, to name a few of the applications where our products are used.

Regal Rexnord’s business purpose is to create a better tomorrow by energy-efficiently converting power into motion. This means creating innovative solutions while focusing on both customer needs and the company’s commitment to sustainability. The company’s industrial powertrain and automation solutions offerings are an important part of the company’s growth strategy. The company’s strategy includes leveraging 80/20 to prioritize all activities, including product excellence, operational excellence and commercial excellence (i) driving organic sales growth through the introduction of innovative new products, with a particular focus on improving energy efficiency, (ii) establishing and maintaining new customers, as well as developing new opportunities with existing customers, (iii) participating in higher growth end markets and geographies, and (iv) identifying and consummating strategic, value creating acquisitions.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Regal Rexnord is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ancestry, national origin, marital status, citizenship status (unless required by the applicable law or government contract), disability or protected veteran status or any other status or characteristic protected by law. Regal Rexnord is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are committed to building a team that represents diverse and inclusive backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.