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Job Description – eMachine PV&V Engineer

Worksite Requirement

• Onsite role; Metatarsal safety shoes required.
• Position Summary
• The eMachine PV&V Engineer supports Product Verification & Validation (PV&V) activities for electric machines. The role involves planning and executing PV&V tasks using VISION, collaborating with cross-functional teams, performing tests, documenting results, and ensuring that electric machine designs meet requirements for safety, performance, quality, cost, and reliability.
• Key Responsibilities
• Develop and manage PV&V plans and activities in VISION, including creating work requests and reporting Activity Completion Rating (ACR).
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to execute PV&V activities (analysis, simulation, lab tests, field tests).
• Interpret and apply standards, specifications, and regulations related to electric machines.
• Lead and deliver small to medium-scale engineering projects under established project management guidelines.
• Participate in skill development, training, and professional accreditation activities.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and best practices.
• Create and maintain high-quality technical/user documentation and ensure proper backup of files.
• Support basic testing, instrument operation, and motor teardown analysis after failures.
• Assist in planning, production documentation, checklist preparation, test plan tracking, and activity closure in VISION.
• Required Skills & Experience
• 2+ years working with rotating components, electric machines, or electric motor testing.
• Hands-on experience with electric motors, inverters, and general electrification testing.
• Proficiency with data acquisition and instrumentation (accelerometers, thermistors, current transducers, VNAs).
• Strong verbal & written communication skills.
• Ability to travel up to 25% (driving + flying to various labs).
• Experience with Windchill and Creo (or willingness to learn).
• Ability to perform or support basic non-standard tests and develop test fixtures.
• Preferred Qualifications (Makes You Stand Out)
• Knowledge of electric drive components (inverters, connectors, energy storage).
• Understanding of electric machine analytical design (load evaluation, electromagnetics, cooling, materials).
• Experience collaborating across teams and sharing technical knowledge.
• Familiarity with accelerated test methods.
• Ability to work independently and provide technical guidance when needed.