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.
Senior Electric Motor Design Engineer - Humanoid (Human)
Neura Robotics GmbH • Zurich
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Zürich
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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
Nice-to-have:
- Experience with high torque density motor architectures
- Experience designing motors for compact electromechanical systems
- Experience integrating motors with robotic or mechatronic systems
- Familiarity with motor manufacturing methods and materials
- Experience optimizing motors for mass, efficiency, and thermal limits
What you can look forward to
Creative Freedom and Agility
Enjoy a dynamic, self-reliant work culture with flat hierarchies, flexible hours, and 25 vacation days. Ideal for those seeking an inspiring professional setting, whether you're starting out or an experienced exec.
Passion for Winning
A passionate and highly skilled team of international experts aiming to redefine robot assistants.
Attractive Compensation
Enjoy a competitive salary package along with exclusive employee discounts.
One Team
Whether it's a summer party or company town hall meetings, we celebrate our successes together.
Professional Growth
Support for your personal and professional development.
Contacts
Federica Brazzoduro
Our values. The cornerstones of our success.
STRONGER TOGETHER
We are a team. We strive to achieve great things by promoting the success of our colleagues and partners.
PASSION DRIVES US
We strive for technological progress in order to give people back their valuable time for enjoyable activities.
MAKING A CHANGE
We strive to revolutionize the world of robotics by pushing the boundaries of technology every day.
TRUST AND HONESTY
We live a high level of appreciation through open communication and transparency.
WE SPEED THINGS UP
We do our best to always be two steps ahead. We achieve this through empowerment, freedom of action and personal responsibility.
WE ARE HUMAN
People are at the center of everything we do.
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Unsere Mission
David Reger
Gründer und CEO
"Our goal was to develop the world's first cognitive robot that can work with people, learn from them and provide them with targeted support. And that is exactly what we have achieved. But there is much more to come!"
