Senior Design Engineer – High Frequency Magnetics

Cramer Coil & Transformer Co. Inc.; Town of Saukville (WI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) and matching

Paid time off

Health, vision, and disability insurance

Health savings account

Employee assistance program

Life insurance

Referral program

Job summary

A manufacturing company in electrical engineering is seeking a Senior Design Engineer specializing in High Frequency Magnetics. This full-time role focuses on designing and developing custom magnetic solutions for power conversion systems. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in magnetic component design and a strong grasp of electromagnetic simulation tools. Benefits include 401(k) matching, health insurance, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in magnetic component design for power electronics.
• Strong knowledge of core losses and insulation systems.
• Hands-on experience with prototype testing and validation.
• Proficient in electromagnetic modeling and FEA tools (e.g., ANSYS Maxwell).
• Familiar with UL 1446, IEC 61558, and other relevant safety standards.
• Experience with thermal management practices in magnetic design.
• Hands-on experience with prototype testing and validation.
• Proficiency in Inventor or other 3D modeling.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop high-frequency magnetic components for power electronics applications.
• Ensure designs meet UL and IEC safety standards.
• Produce detailed design documentation including test plans.
• Optimize magnetic designs for efficiency, thermal performance, and manufacturability.
• Perform simulations and modeling using tools such as ANSYS Maxwell or equivalent.
• Ensure designs meet UL, IEC, and other international safety and performance standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams addressing electrical, mechanical, and compliance issues.
• Produce detailed design documentation, including technical specifications, test plans, BOM, BOL, and compliance records.

Skills

Design of high-frequency magnetic components

Knowledge of magnetic materials

Proficiency in electromagnetic modeling

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ANSYS Maxwell

Inventor

Job description

Senior Design Engineer – High Frequency Magnetics

We are seeking a skilled and innovative Design Engineer specializing in High Frequency Magnetics to join our engineering team. This role focuses on the design and development of custom magnetic solutions for power conversion systems, with an emphasis on performance, safety, and manufacturability.

About the Role

The ideal candidate will bring deep experience in ferrite and powdered core technologies, along with a strong grasp of industry safety standards and electromagnetic simulation tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop high-frequency magnetic components (transformers, inductors, chokes) for power electronics applications
• Work with a range of core materials including ferrite, Sendust, powdered iron, nanocrystalline, and amorphous
• Design experience using various magnetic construction methods including bobbin-wound, toroidal, and planar formats
• Optimize magnetic designs for efficiency, thermal performance, and manufacturability
• Perform simulations and modeling using tools such as ANSYS Maxwell or equivalent
• Ensure designs meet UL, IEC, and other international safety and performance standards
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams addressing electrical, mechanical, and compliance issues
• Produce detailed design documentation, including technical specifications, test plans, BOM, BOL, and compliance records

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field preferred
• Minimum 5 years of experience in magnetic component design for power electronics
• Strong knowledge of magnetic materials, core losses, winding techniques, and insulation systems
• Proficient in electromagnetic modeling and FEA tools (e.g., ANSYS Maxwell)
• Familiar with UL 1446, IEC 61558, and other relevant safety standards
• Experience with thermal management practices in magnetic design
• Hands‑on experience with prototype testing and validation
• Proficiency in Inventor or other 3D modeling
• Excellent problem‑solving and communication skills

Benefits

• 401(k) and matching
• Paid time off
• Health, vision, and disability insurance
• Health savings account
• Employee assistance program
• Life insurance
• Referral program

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology