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Freelance E-Engineer (m/f/d)
Industry
Manufacturing
Areas
Product Development
Quality Assurance (QA)
Research and Development (R&D)
Project info
- Period26.01.2026 - 25.01.2027
- Capacity100%
- LocationGermany
- Languages Essential:
- German(Advanced)
Desirable:- English(Advanced)
- German
- Remote40 - 60%
Description
A company is looking for an experienced E engineer who specializes in designing and developing electric motors. The project goal is to qualify an insulation system, analyze operating points, and optimize electric motors. Additionally, expertise in frequency converters (inverters) is required to support tests and assist in tuning the drive system.
- Qualification of an insulation system according to 60034-18-41
- Analysis of electrical operating points with field weakening and efficiency
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- Supervision of frequency converter tests for drive system tuning
Requirements
- Experience in simulating electric motors with tools like MotorCAD and Maxwell
- Knowledge in designing electric motors, especially insulation systems
- Expertise in qualifying insulation systems according to 60034-18-41
- Ability to analyze electrical operating points with field weakening and efficiency
- Experience in optimizing electric motor laminations
- Competence in frequency converters and their testing