Design Engineer

Standex International; Watertown (SD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Standex International in Watertown, South Dakota is seeking a Design Engineer to plan, design, and develop products in various projects. This role requires effective communication with customers and the preparation of technical documentation, while also mentoring less experienced engineers.

The successful candidate will have a B.S. in Electrical Engineering and experience with hybrid microelectronics or similar fields. Proficiency in software such as Excel and Pspice is essential; Matlab and Ansoft experience is a plus. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Plans, designs, and develops products in assigned projects.
• Defines tests to be conducted and evaluates test results.
• Develops designs to meet customer needs and manufacturability requirements.
• Evaluates samples of new designs and creates preliminary specification drawings.

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Excel (MS Office Package)

Pspice

Matlab

Ansoft

Job description

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.

What You’ll Do

• 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.

What You’ll Bring

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.

Job Requirement

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.

EDUCATION: B.S. in Electrical Engineering as a minimum.

Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.