Design Engineer

We currently have an opening for temporary Design Engineer I in our Sentran, located in Salem, Oregon. This entry-level role supports product design, development, prototyping, and testing activities for magnetic and electronic components. The ideal candidate is motivated, curious, detail-oriented, and eager to expand their engineering skillset under the guidance of experienced engineers., The position of Design Engineer I will support the planning, development, testing, and documentation of new and existing products. During the course of a standard workday, you will assist with hands-on testing, prototype builds, design documentation, and basic product evaluations. You will work closely with senior engineers to learn design processes, standards, and customer requirements., * Draft and Model new drawings: Assist in creating drawings for new and existing products using CAD software.

• Update Existing Drawings: Ensure existing drawings are updated to the most recent format with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Drafting and Modifying Schematics: Update and generate electrical schematics and winding diagrams using CAD software.
• Updating Documentation: Revise technical drawings, bills of materials (BOM), and manufacturing packages based on markups and engineering change orders.
• Quality Control Reviews: Verify drawing accuracy against manufacturing tolerances, customer specifications, and industry standards.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Communicate with manufacturing, purchasing, and sales teams to ensure drafted designs can be efficiently and cost-effectively built.

Do you have experience in Technical report writing?, * Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or related Engineering field.

• Working knowledge of industry-standard drafting software, such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or Alibre.
• Ability to interpret and translate engineering blueprints, technical manuals, and electrical schematics into updated drafts.
• Foundational understanding of electromagnetism, circuit theory, and the principles of current transformers.
• Meticulous approach to recording dimensions, tolerances, and electrical properties to prevent costly manufacturing errors.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to ask clarifying questions and discuss design modifications with senior engineers.
• Ability to apply academic knowledge (e.g., algebra, physics) to recognize inconsistencies in designs and propose practical solutions.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) for compiling technical reports and communicating project status.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, and communicate effectively in a professional environment.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to crouch, stoop, or reach as required for testing or assembly.

3.53.5 out of 5 stars 1545 Commercial Street NE, Salem, OR 97301 $20 - $25 an hour, iNRCORE and its affiliated entities are an equal opportunity employer with a full suite of benefits offered to full-time employees.

• Competitive earning potential with qualifying annual bonuses
• Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Elective Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts
• Company paid and elective buy-up Life & AD&D Insurance
• Company paid Short-Term Disability and elective Long-Term Disability
• Elective Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Supplemental Accident Coverage
• 401(k) with qualifying Company match
• Mental health and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Holidays and generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee discount program (LifeMart via ADP)
• Tuition Reimbursement for eligible programs

iNRCORE Group is a leading, vertically integrated provider of highly engineered, high-reliability, and high-performance passive electronic components. We are known for manufacturing proprietary magnetics, capacitors, resistors, filters, and more. We serve mission-critical data and power applications in the Defense, Aerospace & Avionics, Space, Smart Grid, Medical, AI/Data Center, and Hi-Rel industrial markets.

iNRCORE Group currently has fourteen (14) manufacturing facilities across the globe with more than one thousand (1000+) employees - and growing! Our business entities include Bicron, Coast Magnetics, DYCO, Gowanda, iNRCORE, Passive Plus, RCD, Sentran, TTE, and Vanguard Electronics. Our talented staff is what makes this all possible., iNRCORE, LLC and its affiliated entities is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered.