Mechanical & Physical Engineer - Electric Motor Technical Specialist

Company : Capgemini

Location : Pontiac, MI, 48340

Posted Date : 3 October 2025

Job Details

About the job you’re considering

Join a cutting-edge team driving the future of automotive electrification. As a Technical Specialist in E-Motors Mechanical Design, you will be at the forefront of innovation, shaping the mechanical architecture of electric propulsion systems for next-generation vehicles. This role offers the opportunity to lead design and development efforts across a variety of electrified propulsion platforms, including MHEVs, PHEVs, and BEVs. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams, influence technical roadmaps, and contribute to the evolution of sustainable mobility.

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Lead the mechanical design, manufacturing, and assembly of traction E-Motors for electrified automotive applications.
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Develop specifications and mechanical concepts for various E-Motor topologies including LV/HV systems.
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Provide technical guidance across E-Motor design aspects and support cross-functional engineering teams.
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Conduct design assessments for both purchased and in-house E-Motor systems, ensuring alignment with standards and requirements.
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Stay current with emerging E-Motor technologies through benchmarking and industry research.
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Drive innovation in mechanical design and assembly processes to meet evolving vehicle performance needs.
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Contribute to the development of the E-Motors technical roadmap and long-term strategic planning.
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Your role

As a Technical Specialist, you will be a key contributor to the design and development of high-performance E-Motor systems. Your expertise will help shape the mechanical integrity and manufacturability of components critical to electric propulsion.

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Design and analyze stator and rotor assemblies, including laminations, cores, housings, and sensors.
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Apply mechanical principles and simulation tools to optimize performance and durability.
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Lead prototyping and production efforts, ensuring design for manufacturability and assembly.
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Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to validate mechanical structures and stress results.
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Own the test-to-learn process, including data collection and analysis of mechanical performance.
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Ensure compliance with GD&T standards and quality assurance protocols.
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Present technical findings and recommendations to leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
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Your skills and experience

We’re looking for a highly skilled engineer with a passion for innovation and a deep understanding of E-Motor mechanical systems. The ideal candidate will bring a blend of technical expertise, hands-on experience, and collaborative spirit.

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Master’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or equivalent Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
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Minimum of 5 years of experience in mechanical design and assembly of traction E-Motors.
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Strong understanding of E-Motor subcomponents and their integration into complete systems.
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Proficiency in mechanical analysis tools including FEA, simulation, and modeling.
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Experience with DFMEA, PFMEA, DRBTR, and DRBFM methodologies.
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Knowledge of materials used in E-Motor components such as electrical steel, magnets, copper, and insulation.
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Familiarity with electromagnetic, thermal, and NVH aspects of E-Motor design.
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Life at Capgemini

Capgemini supports all aspects of your well-being throughout the changing stages of your life and career. For eligible employees, we offer:

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Flexible work
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Healthcare including dental, vision, mental health, and well-being programs
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Financial well-being programs such as 401(k) and Employee Share Ownership Plan
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Paid time off and paid holidays
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Paid parental leave
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Family building benefits like adoption assistance, surrogacy, and cryopreservation
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Social well-being benefits like subsidized back-up child/elder care and tutoring
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Mentoring, coaching and learning programs
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Employee Resource Groups
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Disaster Relief
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About Capgemini Engineering

World leader in engineering and R&D services, Capgemini Engineering combines its broad industry knowledge and cutting-edge technologies in digital and software to support the convergence of the physical and digital worlds. Coupled with the capabilities of the rest of the Group, it helps clients to accelerate their journey towards Intelligent Industry. Capgemini Engineering has 65,000 engineer and scientist team members in over 30 countries across sectors including Aeronautics, Space, Defense, Naval, Automotive, Rail, Infrastructure & Transportation, Energy, Utilities &

Chemicals, Life Sciences, Communications, Semiconductor & Electronics, Industrial & Consumer, Software & Internet.

Capgemini Engineering is an integral part of the Capgemini Group, a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem. The Group reported 2024 global revenues of €22.1 billion.

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Job: Programmer/Analyst

Organization: ERD PPL US

Title: Mechanical & Physical Engineer - Electric Motor Technical Specialist

Location: MI-Auburn Hills

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