Niron Magnetics, Inc. · 2 months ago
Senior Field Applications Engineer - Motors
Minneapolis, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $130K/yr
3+ years expNiron Magnetics is scaling the world’s first advanced manufacturing process for mass production of permanent magnets with its breakthrough Iron Nitride formulation. As a Senior Field Applications Engineer – Motors, you will develop high-performing electric motor designs and serve as a primary technical resource for customers, guiding them through development and qualification processes.
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Responsibilities
Work closely with prospective customers to capture motor requirements, technical objectives and influence customer design decisions
Collaborate with our motor designers and design partners to deliver functional performance
Serve as a primary technical resource to customers as they progress through their development and qualification process
Serve as a central hub for the internal organization on technical questions relating to customer programs
Lead qualification documentation (e.g. PPAP) with support from the internal organization
Lead economic modeling supporting pricing activity
Guide electromagnetic modeling to meet customer requirements and maximize value creation
Collaborate to build and test motor prototypes
Interpret data to validate and refine design and customer value models
Collaborate cross-functionally magnet and motor design teams to ensure alignment between motor-level and material-level performance
Develop technical marketing collateral, whitepapers, application notes and technical presentations
Qualification
Required
Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electromagnetic Engineering or related field
Minimum of 3 years of hands-on electric motor design experience with focus on electromagnetic analysis, systems integration, or mechanical integration
Experience with application-based motor design software tools (e.g., ANSYS Maxwell, Motor-CAD, JMAG, COMSOL)
Minimum of 2 years in a customer-facing role (e.g., Applications Engineering, Product Marketing, Business Development)
Familiarity with thermal modeling and mechanical integration
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
Effective written and verbal communication skills that adapt to the audience (e.g., internal vs. customers)
Preferred
Experience in a fun, high-performing, manufacturing environment
Benefits
Ownership Opportunity: Equity in Niron through a meaningful stock option grant—your success is our success.
Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance to keep you and your family well.
Mental Health Support: Because your well-being matters just as much as your work.
401(k) with Company Match: Helping you plan for the future while building something big today.
Ample Time Off: Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays to recharge and reconnect.
A Place to Thrive: Join a high-performing, purpose-driven manufacturing environment where innovation and collaboration fuel every day.
Company
Niron Magnetics, Inc.
Niron Magnetics is reshaping American manufacturing.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$321.6MKey Investors
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic DevelopmentUS Department of EnergySamsung Ventures
2025-10-20Grant· $10M
2025-10-16Series Unknown· $150M
2025-01-21Debt Financing· $52M
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