Senior Motor Controls Engineer, Controller Hardware

Niron Magnetics is scaling the world's first advanced manufacturing process for the mass production of permanent magnets powered by its breakthrough material formulation. The company's proprietary magnet technology based on Iron Nitride enables magnets that are inherently high magnetization, free of rare earths and other critical materials, and will drive innovation in various industries. Niron Magnetics is comprised of a team of professionals with a desire to make a positive impact on the global community. We were named one of "America's Top GreenTech Companies" for 2024 and 2025 by TIME Magazine and the "Innovation of the Year" at the 2025 mHUB Fourth Revolution Awards.

Our team is made up of people who think big, dare to innovate, and strive to impact the planet through technological innovation for our customers. Ready to learn alongside amazing people, solve complex problems, and leave a legacy? Join our team.

What you'll do

Niron's Senior Motor Control Engineer will focus on designing controller hardware for our internal motor design team. Working on a team designing motors using Niron's Iron Nitride magnets, this position plays a critical role in advancing products for our customers. We have a once-in-a-generation new magnetic material. We are building a world-class motor team, and we are looking for its founding members.

+ Design and develop motor controller hardware including power stages, gate drivers, and signal conditioning circuits + Select components and create schematics and PCB layouts using tools such as Altium or OrCAD + Ensure designs meet electrical, thermal, and EMI/EMC requirements + Develop and deliver high-quality documentation, test reports, BOMs

+ Design and execute test plans for firmware and motor control systems + Use lab equipment (oscilloscopes, power analyzers, dynamometers) to validate performance and troubleshoot issues + Create repeatable, sustainable processes which are documented

+ Collaborate cross-functionally magnet and motor design teams to ensure alignment between motor-level and material-level performance

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