Design Engineer – Custom Magnetic Components (high-frequency / power electronics)
Location: near Milwaukee, WI (north)
Salary: $80,000 – $120,000 + Benefits
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k w/ match, Life & Disability Insurance, Holidays, PTO
Job Type: Full-Time | On-site
Typical Hours: Monday–Friday, 40 hours/week
Travel: Approximately up to 1–2 weeks per year
Start Date: ASAP
Sponsorship Transfer Available
Relocation Assistance Negotiable
Design Engineer – Custom Magnetic Components Description
Our client in manufacturing is seeking a Design Engineer to join their team near Milwaukee, WI. In this role, you will design and develop custom high frequency magnetics components, including transformers, inductors, and chokes for power electronics. You’ll work with a range of magnetic materials and construction methods to deliver high-efficiency, manufacturable solutions that meet global safety standards. This position offers the opportunity to contribute across the entire product lifecycle – from initial requirements gathering to prototype and production – while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams as well as customers. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys diverse projects and values growth within a collaborative U.S.-based design and manufacturing team.
Design Engineer – Custom Magnetic Components Responsibilities
• Design magnetic components for power electronics (1–500 kHz range)
• Develop with ferrite, Sendust, powdered iron, and other core materials
• Perform simulations and modeling
• Optimize designs for efficiency, thermal performance, and manufacturability
• Ensure compliance with UL, IEC, and other safety and performance standards
• Work with customers to understand requirements and translate into designs
• Collaborate on prototyping and cross-functional design reviews
• Produce and maintain BOMs, drawings, test plans, and spec sheets
Design Engineer – Custom Magnetic Components Qualifications
• 3+ years of high frequency magnetic component design/engineering experience required
• Experience designing transformers, inductors, and/or chokes for power electronics required
• Hands-on prototyping or strong desire to apply theory in practice required
• Proficiency with electromagnetic modeling and FEA tools required
• Proficiency with 3D modeling tools (e.g., Inventor, SolidWorks) required