Brooks Automation

Electro Magnetic Engineer

Brooks Automation
Posted 10/20/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $105,593 - $142,862 per yearWebsite
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Expertise in designing and optimizing electromagnetic actuators and systems, with a strong focus on finite element analysis, thermal analysis, and multiphysics simulations. Proven ability to collaborate across engineering disciplines to enhance precision motion performance and drive innovation.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Electromagnetic Actuator DesignFinite Element AnalysisThermal AnalysisMagnetic Circuit DesignData Acquisition and Engineering Analysis

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
FluxPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Design and optimize electromagnetic actuators, magnetic circuits, coils, and permanent magnet assemblies for precision motion systems
  • Develop magnetic architectures including Halbach arrays, linear motors, synchronous electromagnetic actuators, and other advanced motion technologies
  • Analyze and optimize force generation, levitation performance, propulsion efficiency, and actuator stiffness
  • Evaluate rare-earth and non-rare-earth magnet material options
  • Design electromagnetic systems supporting precision multi-axis motion and closed-loop control
  • Develop and validate electromagnetic finite element models
  • Perform magnetic, thermal, and multiphysics simulations
  • Predict and minimize force ripple, cogging effects, power losses, magnetic saturation, eddy currents, and thermal constraints
  • Correlate simulation results with laboratory data and improve model accuracy
  • Design and evaluate coil architectures, current and voltage requirements, and overall electrical performance
  • Conduct thermal analyses to establish operating limits, duty cycles, cooling requirements, and long-term reliability
  • Collaborate with power electronics engineers to define current drivers, sensing requirements, and system architectures
  • Develop force models and commutation strategies for electromagnetic actuators
  • Support controls engineers with actuator models, force maps, and system characterization data
  • Analyze force and torque generation mechanisms and their impact on precision motion performance
  • Design and build laboratory test fixtures and prototypes
  • Plan and execute experiments validating electromagnetic, thermal, and dynamic performance
  • Collect, analyze, and interpret test data
  • Generate formal test reports, design verification documentation, and technical recommendations
  • Drive design improvements using a data-driven engineering approach
  • Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, controls, manufacturing, and reliability engineering teams
  • Participate in design reviews and technical problem-solving activities
  • Contribute to innovation initiatives, invention disclosures, and intellectual property development

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Master's degree or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Electromagnetics, Applied Physics, Mechatronics, or a related technical discipline
  • 5+ years of industry experience in electromagnetic system design, electric machines, motion systems, or related technologies
  • Demonstrated experience in electromagnetic actuator design
  • Experience with electric motors and generators
  • Experience with magnetic levitation systems
  • Experience with linear motors and direct-drive systems
  • Experience with permanent magnet design
  • Experience with magnetic circuit design
  • Experience with coil and winding design
  • Experience with electromagnetic finite element analysis
  • Experience with thermal analysis of electromechanical systems
  • Experience with multiphysics simulation
  • Experience with experimental design and validation
  • Experience with data acquisition and engineering analysis
  • Experience with Ansys Maxwell, JMAG, COMSOL, Altair Flux, MATLAB / Simulink, Python, or LabVIEW
  • Preferred: experience with precision motion systems or robotics
  • Preferred: experience with semiconductor automation equipment
  • Preferred: experience with magnetic levitation or planar motor technologies
  • Preferred: experience correlating simulation models with laboratory results
  • Preferred: experience developing patents, invention disclosures, or technical publications
  • Preferred: familiarity with electromechanical product development from concept through production

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Annual discretionary bonus
  • Medical, Dental, Vision and Disability Insurance
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Company paid holidays
  • Flexible Vacation
  • Work arrangements may include a mix of in-office and remote work, depending on the nature of the role and business needs

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Hard Skills
Electromagnetic System DesignElectric Motors and GeneratorsMagnetic Levitation SystemsLinear MotorsPermanent Magnet DesignCoil and Winding DesignExperimental Design and ValidationMultiphysics SimulationForce Generation AnalysisActuator Stiffness Optimization
Soft Skills
CollaborationProblem-SolvingTechnical CommunicationData-Driven Engineering Approach
Tools & Technologies
Ansys MaxwellJMAGCOMSOLAltair FluxMATLAB / SimulinkPythonLabVIEW
Industry Keywords
Precision Motion SystemsElectromechanical SystemsRoboticsSemiconductor Automation EquipmentIntellectual Property Development