Mechanical Design Engineer (Automation)
About The Position
DESIGN AND BUILD ADVANCED AUTOMATION AT COILCRAFT Position: Mechanical Automation Engineer / Machine Designer Location: Cary, Illinois Do you enjoy designing machines from concept through production? Are you passionate about automation, mechanical systems, and building equipment that directly supports world-class manufacturing? Coilcraft, Inc. is a privately held, global manufacturing organization with a 75+ year legacy of engineering excellence in magnetic components. Headquartered in Cary, Illinois, we design and produce high-performance RF chip inductors, power magnetics, and filters used in advanced technologies worldwide. We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Automation Engineer / Machine Designer to join our machine design team and lead the development of custom automation solutions that support our manufacturing operations.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
- At least 5 years of recent mechanical design experience in manufacturing and automation environments
- Demonstrated experience with both component-level design and complete machine/system design
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Nice To Haves
- 5+ years of SolidWorks experience
- Experience designing custom automation or special-purpose machinery
- Familiarity with pneumatic systems, motion components, and automation hardware
Responsibilities
- Design automation systems for a wide variety of products and assemblies using mechanical systems, electronic controls, pneumatic actuators, and operator interfaces
- Develop new automation concepts and specifications and improve existing designs using cross-functional input
- Lead design efforts for prototypes and production-ready drawings
- Evaluate products, parts, and processes for cost efficiency, reliability, and manufacturability
- Establish and maintain project schedules to ensure on-time completion
- Review initial automation builds for design compliance and implement improvements
- Support automation changes and corrections throughout the product lifecycle
- Provide technical guidance and support to engineers, departments, and customers
Benefits
- 401(k) Matching
- Dental Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Life Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- Profit Sharing
- Vision Insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
