Product Engineer - Drives & Motors

TRC Talent Solutions partners with leading industrial automation organizations to place highly specialized engineering professionals into impactful, long-term roles. As a career advocate, TRC connects experienced controls and electrical engineers with opportunities that offer technical depth, stability, and clear pathways into product ownership and strategic engineering functions.

Summary

This role is designed for experienced controls or electrical engineers looking to transition into a product-focused engineering career with a strong emphasis on drives, motors, and motion control systems. The Product Engineer will serve as a subject matter expert supporting product lifecycle activities including evaluation, introduction, and optimization of industrial technologies. This position offers a structured shift away from field-heavy engineering into a more stable, office-based role where technical expertise directly influences product strategy, supplier engagement, and roadmap development.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical SME for variable frequency drives, AC/DC motors, and motion control systems

• Evaluate and test new products and technologies from global suppliers

• Support new product introduction (NPI), including documentation and training materials

• Provide second-tier technical support during standard business hours

• Collaborate with product managers and suppliers on product roadmap development

• Ensure compliance with UL, CSA, CE, and other applicable regulatory standards

• Identify and lead initiatives to improve product quality, performance, and cost

• Support cross-functional engineering teams in technical decision-making

• Contribute to product lifecycle strategy and continuous improvement efforts

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering preferred (or equivalent experience)

• 7–10+ years of experience in industrial automation, OEM, or controls engineering

• Strong hands-on experience with drives, motors, and motion control systems

• Experience with PLCs, HMIs, or industrial control systems preferred

• Familiarity with regulatory standards such as UL, CE, and CSA

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills

• Ability to work independently in a structured engineering environment

• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills