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Staff Actuator Design Engineer

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Staff Actuator Design Engineer

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ALSO is an electric mobility company focused on creating innovative small electric vehicles. They are seeking a Staff Actuator Design Engineer to design electromechanical actuators for next-generation light electric vehicles, collaborating with various engineering teams to ensure seamless integration and functionality.

Qualification

  • Deep understanding of motors, servo drives, and motion sensors
  • Design experience with precision motion mechanisms, including force/displacement amplification, mechanical linkages, and motion transmission systems
  • Ability to model mechanical behaviors using MATLAB/Simulink
  • Design experience with PCBA integration and wire harness design
  • Strong foundation in material properties, heat treatment, statics, and dynamics
  • Knowledgeable about control strategies and firmware implementation
  • Proficient in developing low-level drivers using Python, C, and C++
  • Proficient in 3D/2D CAD (Catia V5/V6 preferred) and skilled in CAE tools (Ansys, Abaqus, HyperWorks, or similar)
  • Strong knowledge of GD&T and tolerance stack-up analysis
  • Familiarity with PLM systems, BOM structuring, engineering changes, and deviation processes

Responsibility

  • Design, develop, and test electromechanical actuators and motor-driven mechanisms for light electric vehicle platforms
  • Create detailed drawing packages and manufacturing instructions for mechanical parts and assemblies
  • Perform 3D modeling of components and assemblies, including die castings, injection-molded plastics, sheet metal, and fasteners
  • Collaborate with electrical engineers to integrate PCBAs, wire harnesses, and electronic systems into mechanical designs
  • Collaborate with firmware engineers to ensure physical systems support robust control and seamless integration with embedded software
  • Coordinate validation efforts with Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers
  • Develop and execute design verification plans and reports (DVP&R)
  • Lead and maintain design failure mode and effects analyses (DFMEAs)
  • Prototype and iterate designs using hands-on fabrication and lab testing to validate functionality

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