Posted:
12/18/2025, 4:00:00 PM
Location(s):
Traiskirchen, Lower Austria, Austria ⋅ Lower Austria, Austria ⋅ Sankt Valentin, Lower Austria, Austria
Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior
Field(s):
Mechanical Engineering
Workplace Type:
Remote
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Job Responsibilities:
As an Electric Motor Design Engineer, you will work in a dedicated team on the development of electric traction motors for automotive applications. Your responsibilities will be:
Electromagnetic design/simulation and optimization of electric traction motors for automotive applications using modern simulation tools and optimization algorithms
Identification and implementation of innovative motor and manufacturing technologies
Development and continuous improvement of the current simulation workflow and optimization environment
Cooperation with scientific partners
Support for testing and industrialization of electric machines
Calibration of simulation models to test results
Definition and assessment of electric machine requirements
Cooperation and engineering alignment with System and Electronics Department
Collaboration within global eMotor Engineering teams (Mechanical Design, Testing)
Participation in project teams and presentation of simulation results to suppliers and customers
Who we are looking for:
We are seeking someone who is passionate about electric machines, drivetrains and e-mobility. The ideal candidate should possess an independent work style, a flexible mindset with a willingness to develop, and a communicative attitude that makes them a great team player.
Your preferred qualifications:
Degree from a technical university (Master / PhD) in the field of Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or Physics
Experience in the design of electrical machines and knowledge of electrical drivetrains
Experience with FE tools for electromagnetic/thermal design, preferably Ansys MotorCAD and Maxwell 2D/3D
Programming skills for workflow automation and tool scripting preferrable using Python
Insight into industrialization of electric motors is an advantage
Experience in automotive requirements including relevant guidelines and codes
Knowledge of requirements management system tools like PTC Integrity is an advantage
Fluent in English, German is advantageous
What you can look forward to:
It is important to us to offer a fair and attractive remuneration package. The gross monthly salary for 38.5 hours according to the collective agreement for the automotive industry is at least € 4.400,- (14 x p.a.) for this position. Overpayment based on relevant experience and qualifications is common practice.
In addition, we offer the following benefits:
Work-Life-Balance: flexible working hours, 24/12 and 31/12 are free of work and no vacation days have to be consumed for this purpose, remote work to the extent of up to 40% of working hours, various paternal leave models
Bonus and financial benefits: Bicycle leasing, employee profit sharing, benefits via the works council (discounts, vouchers, subsidies)
Health: sports and team events, health checks, support from fitness trainers, physiotherapists, and work psychologists
Training and development: extensive training options, exciting internal development opportunities, attractive career paths (management career, specialist career)
Work environment: canteen / food vouchers, state-of-the-art IT and work equipment, parking for two-wheelers, four-wheelers or electric vehicles, open corporate culture
Any questions? Please contact Stefanie Redl, T +43 664 88 97 49 03.
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Website: https://www.magna.com/
Headquarter Location: Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, Dominican Republic
Employee Count: 251-500
Year Founded: 1957
IPO Status: Private
Industries: Automotive ⋅ Chemical ⋅ Mechanical Engineering ⋅ Retail