Project and Applications Engineer: Electric Motors and Drives

Gamma Technologies, LLC (GT) is looking for a Project Engineer – Electrical Applications with a solid work ethic, excellent judgment, and a desire to build a long-term career with us. You should be highly organized and detail-oriented, with outstanding analytic and problem-solving abilities. It is also important that you are able to work effectively with minimal oversight, while also functioning well in a team environment.

Gamma Technologies develops, markets, and sells engineering simulation software called GT-SUITE. GT-SUITE is used by over 600 companies including all leading OEMs around the world. GT-SUITE comprises a state-of-the-art systems simulation solver encompassing libraries of fluid dynamic, mechanical, thermal and electromagnetic sub-models plus a sophisticated set of user interfaces including map-based and 3D-based pre- and post-processors. Our software aids in the design and optimization of products in many industries, including Automotive, Agriculture, Off-Highway Vehicles, Aerospace, Power Generation, Marine and Rail, and Industrial Machinery. Established in 1994, we are a growing and dynamic global company with headquarters based in Westmont, IL.

Position Summary

We are looking for a creative, talented and self-starting application engineer to join our Application Engineering and Support Group to help our customers get the most out of our software and to leverage the knowledge learned from these interactions to continuously improve our software. Gamma Technologies develops GT-SUITE, a sophisticated desktop software package for simulating almost any kind of engineering multi-physics system, such as those arising in the automotive, aerospace and other industries, involving fluid, thermal, mechanical, acoustics, electromagnetics, chemical and controls elements. It also utilizes a sophisticated set of user interfaces including map-based and 3D-based pre- and post-processors.

Specifically, we are looking to add someone to our electrification application and support team. This team supports customers working on new technologies for hybrid vehicles and electrification. This position will focus on electric motor and drives modeling and simulation.

Job Responsibilities

  • Assist customers that use our software to design and analyze their systems
  • Carry out proof-of-concept projects to demonstrate the software’s capability to prospective customers
  • User customer feedback and interaction to design and test new product features
  • Teach training classes on the use of the software
  • Opportunity for travel, occasionally to Europe or Asia

Education and Experience

  • MS degree in electrical engineering (or similar) with minimum GPA of 3.5/4.0
  • New college graduates or experienced engineers are welcome
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively

Technology Skills

  • Knowledge and understanding of electric machine architectures, as well as their drives and controls
  • Experience with 2D/3D electric motor design or analysis simulation software such as Maxwell, Flux, MotorCAD, or similar tools
  • General familiarity with general electrical analysis tools like SPICE, PLECS, or similar tools.
  • Experience with automotive electrical applications including design, measurement, instrumentation, or controls, including SAE projects (Formula SAE, EcoCAR, EcoMarathon, etc.)

Other Requirements and Notes:

ALL candidates must be eligible to work in the US for any employer; sponsorship and/or transfer of sponsorship NOT available; no third parties please.

Salary and Benefits

GT offers competitive pay, full health benefits, vacation, sick and personal days, 401K with profit sharing, and a work environment that allows you to grow and prosper.

Gamma Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, nation origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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