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# Design Engineer

- **Company:** Magnetic Technologies Corporation
- **Location:** Woodstock, IL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $31,200.0 - $58,240.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, SolidWorks (CAD), Knowledge Management
- **Published:** July 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.jofdav.com/jobs/58836190-design-engineer

## About the Role

* BS Engineering field - preferably Mechanical &/or Electrical
 * Minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment - experience with designing wound components preferred (inductors, transformers, coils, electromechanical devices, etc.)
 * LEAN manufacturing experience.
 * SolidWorks experience/knowledge.
 * Candidate must possess mechanical or electrical knowledge base with good project management skills.
 * Able to interface with customers at all levels.

Working conditions

 * May be exposed to industrial oils, coolants, solvents, lubricants, adhesives and other chemicals.
 * Level of travel may be required: 5-10% - this involves customer visits for product discussions.
 * Plant wide climate control and air conditioning in 2/3 of plant.
 * Working hours are generally 1st shift M-F 8 AM - 4:30 PM.
 * Generally working in office setting with activities in production environment.
 * Could require intermittent and long periods of sitting &/or standing.

## Description

Individual will be responsible for management of existing Design Engineering duties listed in the job description., * Possess skill required to design and draw CAD drawings for the manufacture and assembly of piece parts, sub-assemblies, jigs and fixtures required to meet customer specifications and requirements of the final product.

 * Possess a working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerances
 * Become proficient with MRP system in order to make BOM routings and shop orders.
 * Write and maintain manufacturing and or engineer process sheets as needed.
 * Prepare quotes as received by Arnold Magnetics or potential Arnold Magnetics customers.
 * Perform magnetic circuit design for components and assemblies
 * Design various coils, inductors and other wound components
 * Interface with manufacturing to solve problems relating to processes, fixtures and materials.
 * Assemble prototypes as needed.
 * Travel to customer or supplier sites and other Arnold Magnetics facilities as needed
 * Make critical decisions when the Engineering Manager is not present.
 * Assisting other with Risk Mitigation of their projects.
 * Being supportive across departments with all projects.
 * Be able to articulate Arnold's value proposition through design assistance without giving away proprietary technology.
 * Designing for manufacturing with understanding of cost implications.
 * Other duties as assigned


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