Sr. Electromagnetics Design Engineer

About the role

Build a career powered by innovations that matter! At Novanta, our innovations power technology products that are transforming healthcare and advanced manufacturing-improving productivity, enhancing people's lives and redefining what's possible.

We create for our global customers engineered components and sub-systems that deliver extreme precision and performance for a range of mission-critical applications-from minimally invasive surgery to robotics to 3D metal printing. Novanta is one global team with over 26 offices located in The Americas, Europe and Asia-Pacific. Looking for a great place to work?

You have found it with a culture that embraces teamwork, collaboration and empowerment. Come explore Novanta. This position is part of Novanta's Robotics & Automation group and is one of the company's core capability pillars.

This group focuses on delivering ultra-precise, high-reliability motion, sensing, and robotic end-of-arm technologies designed for mission-critical applications across advanced manufacturing, surgical robotics, logistics automation, and emerging humanoid systems.

Summary As a Senior Electromagnetics Design Engineer, you'll lead the design of high-performance inductive position sensors and encoders as well as electric motors, serving as a technical leader across both disciplines. You'll provide technical leadership on critical projects. You'll contribute to strategic planning and may serve as a technical advisor. You'll also evaluate and recommend emerging technologies.

As a Sr. Electromagnetic Design Engineer, you will report directly to the Engineering Manager.

Primary Responsibilities * Lead design of inductive (resonant/eddy-current) position sensors and encoders-including coil/PCB sensor pattern design, target design, and sensing IC/ASIC integration-from concept through production release. * Optimize sensor coil/target geometries and motor magnetic circuits using electromagnetic FEA to achieve required accuracy, resolution, torque/efficiency targets, and immunity to misalignment, stray magnetic fields, and environmental variation. * Validate inductive sensor and motor designs through prototype build, bench characterization, and correlation of simulation results with physical test data across operating conditions (gap, tilt, temperature, EMI, load, speed). * Develop and maintain technology roadmaps for inductive sensing/encoder and electric motor product lines; evaluate emerging sensing and motor technologies and benchmark competitor solutions. * Lead design of electric motors (BLDC, PMSM, induction), including magnetic circuit design, winding configuration, and FEA-based electromagnetic analysis, from concept through production release. * Ensure sensor and motor designs comply with applicable industry and regulatory standards (e.g., UL, CSA, CE, IEC, NEMA) and internal safety requirements. * Own project planning, execution, and on-time delivery, collaborating with cross-functional teams (PMO, hardware, firmware, manufacturing, quality, sales, and operations) to meet cost, schedule, and Voice-of-Customer requirements. * Create and maintain engineering documentation; serve as the subject matter expert and technical advisor on electromagnetic sensing and motor design; mentor and train less experienced engineers.

Required Experience, Education, Skills, Training and Competencies * Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, electromechanical engineering, or a related technical field (Master's preferred); 8+ years of combined experience in electromagnetic sensor/position-sensing design and/or electric motor design. * Demonstrated hands-on experience designing inductive (resonant/eddy-current) position sensors or encoders, including coil/PCB sensor pattern design, target design, and integration of sensing ICs/ASICs, OR designing electric motors (BLDC, PMSM, induction), including magnetic circuit design and winding configuration - experience in both areas strongly preferred. * Proficient in electromagnetic FEA tools for coil, target, and magnetic circuit simulation (e.g., Ansys Maxwell); working knowledge of signal-processing/interpolation techniques for position sensing (ratiometric calculation, SIN/COS interpolation) preferred. * Working knowledge of PCB design constraints and electronics/firmware integration for sensor ICs. * Experience with electric motor design principles (BLDC, PMSM, induction, synchronous) is equally valued; Novanta will provide cross-training between motor design and inductive sensing disciplines for candidates who are strong in one area and newer to the other. * Proficient in 2D and 3D Computer Aided Design (CAD) (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD), and able to mentor less experienced engineers. * Familiarity with applicable industry standards and regulatory compliance requirements (UL, CSA, CE, IEC, IEEE, NEMA). * Advanced problem-solving using rigorous logic and methods with effective outcomes * Advanced decision-making skills using analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment * Advanced project management, communication, and presentation abilities. * Ability and willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and practices across both inductive sensing and electric motor design disciplines Travel Requirements * 10 - 15% travel as required Physical Requirements * The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10-25 pounds.

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