MECHANICAL DESIGNER ELECTRIC AIRCRAFT MACHINE

Ingeteam, a leading company specializing in electrical engineering and the development of electrical equipment, motors, generators, and frequency converters, seeks to incorporate a Mechanical Design Engineer for Electric Machines for the Aeronautical Sector at its Zamudio facilities. They will join the company's R&D department within a multidisciplinary group with the challenge of laying the groundwork for the development of rotating electrical machines for aeronautical applications/systems. Their mission will be to develop and mature the technology required for the mechanical design, industrialization, testing, and validation of rotating electrical machines (motors and/or generators) for aeronautical propulsion and/or in-flight power generation, ensuring compliance with applicable technical, quality, and certification requirements. The scope of development includes: (i) propulsion with direct connection to the propeller (full electric or series hybrid architectures), (ii) electric machine integrated into the turbine (parallel hybrid architectures), and (iii) electric machines for onboard power generation. Within the framework of hybrid and fully electric architectures, the position has an applied R&D focus (low-medium TRL towards high TRL), aimed at converting aeronautical requirements into robust and verifiable design solutions. The engineer will be responsible for establishing and applying design and verification methodologies (structural analysis, tolerances, materials, joints, rotordynamics/vibrations, thermal management, and mechanical interfaces), as well as defining the testing strategy and the associated evidence of compliance. The ultimate goal is to have validated designs and replicable processes (design-manufacturing-testing) that allow progression from prototypes to solutions ready for integration into aeronautical programs, minimizing technical and certification risk. Their main functions will be:

• Propose and evaluate design alternatives, considering trends and the state of the art in the aeronautical sector.
• Define and apply the necessary tools, methodologies, and development processes for new products (design, analysis, verification, and documentation).
• Perform the mechanical design of the system (rotating electric machine and/or its subassemblies) based on the requirements defined in the initial project phases.
• Execute the calculation and dimensioning of the different design alternatives.
• Analyze results, evaluate trade-offs (weight, stiffness, costs, manufacturability, maintainability), and select the optimal solution in coordination with the team.
• Develop the design to its industrial maturity: 3D CAD models, 2D drawings, tolerances, material selection, and technical specifications.
• Participate in validation, incident management, and redesign of components with a continuous improvement approach.

Minimum Requirements:

• Degree in Higher Electrical Engineering or similar
• Previous experience in similar roles
• English minimum C1
• Given the regulated nature of the sector and the focus on aeronautical applications, the position requires knowledge and application of automotive and aeronautical regulations and compliance frameworks, including:
• Automotive: quality/product development regulations and standards specific to the sector.
• Aeronautical: RTCA DO 160 (environmental conditions and test procedures applicable to the equipment) and EASA Part 21 (approach to certification and demonstration of compliance, as applicable to the program).

Valued Qualifications:

• Knowledge of mechanical analysis (especially dynamic or structural analysis) and mechanical FEM calculation software (Ansys Mechanical, Abaqus, Nastran...)
• Teamwork
• Quality orientation
• Initiative
• Flexibility

We Offer:

• Incorporation into a leading innovative company in Power Electronics, contributing to the energy transition model, impacting triple sustainability (social, environmental, and economic).
• Flexible working hours and other work-life balance facilities.
• Compensation consistent with the candidate's experience.
• Permanent contract.
• Integration into a young, dynamic, and technologically cutting-edge team.

At Ingeteam, we value diversity and facilitate the integration of people with disabilities. Therefore, if you meet the general requirements of the vacancy and have a disability certificate with a degree equal to or greater than 33%, we will positively consider your application. #LI-TP1