Senior Electric Motor Design Engineer - Humanoid (Human)

Neura Robotics

Zurich, Switzerland

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The Hardware Department is at the heart of developing our high-performance and innovative robots. It's in charge of designing, constructing, and optimizing the robot's physical components, including mechanical parts, sensors, and electrical systems. The team collaborates closely with other departments, like software development and product management, to ensure that the hardware aligns seamlessly with software and system requirements. This involves tasks like mechanical design and prototyping of components, using CAD tools and 3D printing technologies.

Your mission & challenges

We are looking for a Senior Electric Motor Design Engineer to lead the design and development of high-performance motors for robotic actuators. You will work on motors that demand extreme torque density, compact packaging, and high efficiency while operating within the tight constraints of humanoid robotic systems.

You will collaborate closely with mechanical, power electronics, controls, and robotics teams to create integrated actuation solutions.

Design and develop high-performance electric motors optimized for torque density, efficiency, and dynamic response
Perform electromagnetic design and simulation of advanced motor topologies
Optimize motor architecture considering:
- electromagnetic performance
- thermal management
- manufacturability
- integration with gearboxes and sensors
Work with multidisciplinary teams to integrate motors into robotic actuator systems
Conduct performance testing and validation of motor prototypes
Evaluate and incorporate emerging technologies in electromagnetic machines
Drive iterative design improvements based on test results and system requirements
Contribute to system-level actuator architecture

What we can look forward to

Must-have:

MSc or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, or related field
5+ years experience in electric motor design
Strong background in electromagnetics and electric machine theory
Experience designing high-performance motors (e.g. for robotics, aerospace, automotive, or advanced industrial systems)
Proficiency with electromagnetic simulation tools (e.g. Ansys Maxwell, JMAG, Motor-CAD, COMSOL, etc.)
Understanding of:
- thermal management
- magnetic materials
- power electronics interaction
- mechanical integration
Hands-on experience building and testing motor prototypes