PARKER HANNIFIN CORP
Org Marketing Statement
At Parker Aerospace, we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient and increasingly sustainable flight for the lifecycle of the aircraft, including aftermarket support. Our passionate people with deep engineering expertise, together with our breadth of differentiated technologies, ensure that we make the extraordinary happen and continue to shape the future of aviation in partnership with our customers.
As a member of our team, you are instrumental in fulfilling our mission: ‘Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow.’ Pursuing a career at Parker presents unlimited opportunities for both professional and personal development. Working with some of the most brilliant minds in the industry, your contributions will be pivotal in developing innovative technologies and products, significantly contributing to Parker’s goal of addressing the world’s most pressing engineering challenges. At Parker, our team members belong, matter and make a difference.
Position Summary We are seeking a Magnetic and Motor Design Manager to lead our electromagnetic systems development team. This role requires technical mastery in electromagnetic theory combined with practical experience in manufacturing and test of magnetics and motors. The ideal candidate will be a recognized magnetic design expert who bridges design excellence with manufacturing reality, ensuring all designs are producible at scale while meeting aerospace requirements and maintaining rigorous configuration control.
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Responsibilities Technical Leadership
Serve as chief technical authority for electromagnetic design and magnetic circuit optimization
Lead magnetic material selection including rare-earth magnets and soft magnetic composites
Drive high power density motor innovations while ensuring manufacturability
Establish electromagnetic design standards and validation methodologies
Lead customer-facing technical engagements, including requirements capture, design reviews, and executive-level presentations; translate customer needs into actionable specifications
System Integration & Communication
Develop and maintain standardized motor characterization/performance reports, parameter datasets, and equivalent circuit models to support system simulation, performance analysis, and power electronics drive development.
Interface with mechanical, thermal, controls, and power electronics teams
Communicate technical trade-offs and risks to executives and customers
Lead customer-facing technical engagements, including requirements capture, design reviews, and executive-level presentations; translate customer needs into actionable specifications
Facilitate cross-functional and customer design reviews, document decisions and risks, and drive mitigation plans across engineering and manufacturing teams.
Manufacturing & Production
Collaborate with manufacturing to optimize designs for production processes
Manage technical relationships with magnet suppliers and winding vendors
Lead design for manufacturability reviews and cost reduction initiatives
Qualify alternative suppliers for critical magnetic components
Test & Validation
Define comprehensive test strategies including dynamometer, thermal, and life testing
Lead root cause analysis and establish simulation-to-test correlation
Oversee qualification testing per DO-160 and MIL-STD-810
Program & Configuration Management
Manage concurrent motor development programs from concept through production
Lead critical design reviews and gate reviews
Establish and maintain configuration management processes for electromagnetic designs
Oversee configuration baselines and manage engineering change orders
Control design release and change management through production lifecycle
Team Leadership
Build and mentor a team of electromagnetic design engineers
Foster technical excellence while building collaborative relationships
Identify and create technical training, conduct performance evaluations, and establish development plans
Demonstrated success managing technical teams and complex engineering programs
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Qualifications REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree (BS) in engineering or a science technical discipline. Master’s or PhD in electrical engineering, physics, or related field with electromagnetics preferred.
10+ years electromagnetic device design experience with demonstrated aerospace motor expertise.
Has prior management/supervisory responsibility for 4 or more years.
Expertise in tools like ANSYS Maxwell, MotorCAD, FLUX, and JMAG
Proven experience with configuration management and PLM systems
Extensive motor testing experience including dynamometer and thermal characterization
Deep understanding of manufacturing processes: magnetization, winding, vacuum pressure impregnation (VPI), assembly
Proven supplier management and production transition experience
Strong knowledge of magnetic materials and demagnetization characteristics
Motor control expertise including field-oriented control and sensor‑less techniques
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience with high-speed permanent magnet machines
Knowledge of additive manufacturing techniques for magnetic components
Multi-physics optimization and thermal management expertise
Experience with aerospace qualification standards and certification processesBackground in fault‑tolerant motor design for critical applications
TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
Advanced magnetic circuit analysis and Maxwell’s equations application
Motor parameter extraction and equivalent circuit modeling
Manufacturing tolerance analysis for magnetic performance
Configuration management and design revision control
Test correlation and model validation techniques
Multi-physics thermal and electromagnetic modeling
Design-to-cost optimization and trade studies
Failure mode analysis and reliability engineering
Drug-Free Workplace In accordance with Parker’s policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug‑free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.
This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.
We offer a comprehensive and competitive total compensation package.
Competitive Compensation
Pay Range: $138,168.00/annually to $241,860.00/annually
Please note that the salary range information is only applicable for California. Compensation is based on a variety of factors, candidate experience, qualifications, location as well as market and business considerations.
Benefit & Retirement Plans
Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost.
401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay
Company provided defined‑contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay
Career development and tuition reimbursement
Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long‑term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you.
Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.
Paid Time Off and 13 Company-Paid Holidays.
In certain locations, we offer a 9/80 Alternative Work Schedule (AWS) as well as hybrid virtual work arrangements.
Equal Employment Opportunity Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affiliation Employment Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment options for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations. Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor
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As a member of our team, you are instrumental in fulfilling our mission: ‘Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow.’ Pursuing a career at Parker presents unlimited opportunities for both professional and personal development. Working with some of the most brilliant minds in the industry, your contributions will be pivotal in developing innovative technologies and products, significantly contributing to Parker’s goal of addressing the world’s most pressing engineering challenges. At Parker, our team members belong, matter and make a difference.
Position Summary We are seeking a Magnetic and Motor Design Manager to lead our electromagnetic systems development team. This role requires technical mastery in electromagnetic theory combined with practical experience in manufacturing and test of magnetics and motors. The ideal candidate will be a recognized magnetic design expert who bridges design excellence with manufacturing reality, ensuring all designs are producible at scale while meeting aerospace requirements and maintaining rigorous configuration control.
Scope/Supervision & Interaction: __X__ Has Direct Reports ____ Does Not Have Direct Reports
Responsibilities Technical Leadership
Serve as chief technical authority for electromagnetic design and magnetic circuit optimization
Lead magnetic material selection including rare-earth magnets and soft magnetic composites
Drive high power density motor innovations while ensuring manufacturability
Establish electromagnetic design standards and validation methodologies
Lead customer-facing technical engagements, including requirements capture, design reviews, and executive-level presentations; translate customer needs into actionable specifications
System Integration & Communication
Develop and maintain standardized motor characterization/performance reports, parameter datasets, and equivalent circuit models to support system simulation, performance analysis, and power electronics drive development.
Interface with mechanical, thermal, controls, and power electronics teams
Communicate technical trade-offs and risks to executives and customers
Lead customer-facing technical engagements, including requirements capture, design reviews, and executive-level presentations; translate customer needs into actionable specifications
Facilitate cross-functional and customer design reviews, document decisions and risks, and drive mitigation plans across engineering and manufacturing teams.
Manufacturing & Production
Collaborate with manufacturing to optimize designs for production processes
Manage technical relationships with magnet suppliers and winding vendors
Lead design for manufacturability reviews and cost reduction initiatives
Qualify alternative suppliers for critical magnetic components
Test & Validation
Define comprehensive test strategies including dynamometer, thermal, and life testing
Lead root cause analysis and establish simulation-to-test correlation
Oversee qualification testing per DO-160 and MIL-STD-810
Program & Configuration Management
Manage concurrent motor development programs from concept through production
Lead critical design reviews and gate reviews
Establish and maintain configuration management processes for electromagnetic designs
Oversee configuration baselines and manage engineering change orders
Control design release and change management through production lifecycle
Team Leadership
Build and mentor a team of electromagnetic design engineers
Foster technical excellence while building collaborative relationships
Identify and create technical training, conduct performance evaluations, and establish development plans
Demonstrated success managing technical teams and complex engineering programs
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Qualifications REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree (BS) in engineering or a science technical discipline. Master’s or PhD in electrical engineering, physics, or related field with electromagnetics preferred.
10+ years electromagnetic device design experience with demonstrated aerospace motor expertise.
Has prior management/supervisory responsibility for 4 or more years.
Expertise in tools like ANSYS Maxwell, MotorCAD, FLUX, and JMAG
Proven experience with configuration management and PLM systems
Extensive motor testing experience including dynamometer and thermal characterization
Deep understanding of manufacturing processes: magnetization, winding, vacuum pressure impregnation (VPI), assembly
Proven supplier management and production transition experience
Strong knowledge of magnetic materials and demagnetization characteristics
Motor control expertise including field-oriented control and sensor‑less techniques
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience with high-speed permanent magnet machines
Knowledge of additive manufacturing techniques for magnetic components
Multi-physics optimization and thermal management expertise
Experience with aerospace qualification standards and certification processesBackground in fault‑tolerant motor design for critical applications
TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
Advanced magnetic circuit analysis and Maxwell’s equations application
Motor parameter extraction and equivalent circuit modeling
Manufacturing tolerance analysis for magnetic performance
Configuration management and design revision control
Test correlation and model validation techniques
Multi-physics thermal and electromagnetic modeling
Design-to-cost optimization and trade studies
Failure mode analysis and reliability engineering
Drug-Free Workplace In accordance with Parker’s policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug‑free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.
This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.
We offer a comprehensive and competitive total compensation package.
Competitive Compensation
Pay Range: $138,168.00/annually to $241,860.00/annually
Please note that the salary range information is only applicable for California. Compensation is based on a variety of factors, candidate experience, qualifications, location as well as market and business considerations.
Benefit & Retirement Plans
Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost.
401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay
Company provided defined‑contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay
Career development and tuition reimbursement
Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long‑term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you.
Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.
Paid Time Off and 13 Company-Paid Holidays.
In certain locations, we offer a 9/80 Alternative Work Schedule (AWS) as well as hybrid virtual work arrangements.
Equal Employment Opportunity Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affiliation Employment Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment options for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations. Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor
Employees & Job Applicants | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
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