Design Engineer (HF magnetics / power electronics, paid relo to WI)

#twiceasnice Recruiting; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) match

Life & Disability Insurance

Holidays

PTO

Job summary

A recruitment firm is looking for a Design Engineer to join a manufacturing team near Milwaukee, WI. This role involves designing high-frequency magnetic components for power electronics and requires a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering with 3+ years in switch-mode power supplies. The position offers a salary ranging from $100,000 to $150,000 annually, along with comprehensive benefits including medical and 401(k) matching. Relocation assistance is negotiable and sponsorship transfer is available. The position is full-time and on-site.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of switch-mode power supply or high-frequency magnetic design experience required.
• Hands-on prototyping or strong desire to apply theory in practice required.
• Design and development experience for power electronics required.

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.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Tools

Inventor

SolidWorks

Job description

Design Engineer (HF magnetics / power electronics, paid relocation to WI)

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 and 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.

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

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering required
• 3+ years of switch‑mode power supply or high‑frequency magnetic design experience required
• Design and development experience for power electronics required
• Hands‑on prototyping or strong desire to apply theory in practice required
• Proficiency with 3D modeling tools (e.g., Inventor, SolidWorks) required

Compensation

Base pay: $100,000 – $150,000 per year (depending on experience), plus benefits.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) match, Life & Disability Insurance, Holidays, PTO.

Job Details

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.