Design Engineer

Standex•Watertown, SD

About The Position

Standex International is a global industrial growth company operating through our market-leading brands in electronics, cutting-edge forming technologies, engraving, and scientific refrigeration. We work with our customers to advance progress through innovation. From inventing and producing parts for next-generation space vehicles to evolving vaccine refrigeration, designing functional textures for everyday products, improving renewable energy technology, and much more, we are focused on making what’s next possible. The Design Engineer plans, designs and develops products in projects assigned. Prepares or directs preparation of specifications and drawings. Defines tests to be conducted and evaluates test results. Recommends or develops design changes. Interfaces with customers as required to support assigned products and projects.

Requirements

Some educational or job experience with hybrid microelectronics, low temperature co-fired ceramics, or magnetic components (wire-wound or multilayer).
Record of accomplishment and analytical problem solving ability.
Able to work independently on routine assignments, after training.
Able to communicate effectively on technical topics.
Software proficiency in Excel (MS Office Package), Pspice and Matlab; Ansoft a plus.
Due to requirements of U.S. Export Control Law under ITAR (22 CFR 120-130), only U.S. Persons will be considered for this position.
A U.S. Person is defined as: A U.S. citizen or A permanent resident (w/ a valid green card), who does not work for a foreign company.
B.S. in Electrical Engineering as a minimum.

Nice To Haves

Ansoft a plus.

Responsibilities

Form effective working relationships with customers and internal resources.
Communicate effectively and accurately (written, verbal, and graphically) as needed.
Work independently to define and complete multiple assigned tasks and small projects.
Develop LTCC transformer and inductor designs to meet customer needs and manufacturability requirements.
Assist in planning and implementing larger projects.
Stay current with and follow U.S. Export Regulations such as International Traffic and Arms Regulations (ITAR) and other industry standards as required by project and product assignments.
Provide technical support to customers and NASCENTechnology sales and marketing efforts.
Evaluates samples of new designs and creates preliminary specification drawings.
Responsible for cost effective materials and labor costs of new designs.
Develop and use design software such as Ansoft, PSpice, and Matlab to improve design and customer support efficiency.
Develop technical documentation in the form of technical bulletins and application drawings for products.
Travel as necessary.
Mentoring and training of less experienced engineers and technicians, as needed.