Product Engineer - Drives & Motors

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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

TRC Talent Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. At TRC, we take pride in fulfilling our opportunity to add value to our client's business as their staffing partner, while working tirelessly to connect thousands of individuals each year with work opportunities where they can meet the needs of their families and have the potential to build their careers.

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