Sensor Development Engineer III - Speed and Position Sensing

SSI Technologies, Inc. in; Janesville (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SSI Technologies, LLC is seeking a Sensor Development Engineer III to lead the development of speed and position sensing products from concept through production launch. The role requires translating customer requirements into robust sensing solutions by integrating magnetic design, sensor electronics, materials, packaging, validation, and manufacturing. Collaboration with customers and cross-functional teams is essential to meet performance, quality, timing, and cost objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Mechatronics Engineering, or related engineering discipline required.
• Experience as primary technical owner of products through full development lifecycle from concept to production launch required.
• Experience with VR/Hall-effect/MR sensing technologies and speed/position sensing systems required.

Responsibilities

• Lead development from concept through production launch of speed and position sensing products.
• Translate customer requirements into robust sensing solutions via multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Own verification, validation, and design-for-manufacturing activities across automotive programs.

Skills

Technical leadership

Sensing technology

Magnetic design

Test & validation

Customer-facing engineering

Root-cause analysis

APQP/DFMEA/PPAP

Design verification

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Physics/Mechatronics or related

Job description

Sensor Development Engineer III - Speed and Position Sensing (Finance)

Position Summary: The Sensor Development Engineer is responsible for leading the development of speed and position sensing products from concept through production launch. Serves as the technical leader for assigned programs, translating customer requirements into robust sensing solutions through the integration of magnetic design, sensor electronics, materials, mechanical packaging, validation, and manufacturing processes. Collaborates with customers and cross‑functional teams to deliver innovative, reliable, and cost‑effective products that meet performance, quality, timing, and business objectives.

Individuals directed by management to operate a vehicle for work purposes will observe the requirements of the Fleet Safety Program. Support, promote, and perform in a manner consistent with continuous improvement goals and the values of SSI Technologies, LLC which includes following the policies, procedures, and requirements of our Quality Management and IS0 14001 Environmental Management Systems. All other duties as assigned by your supervisor.

Professional/Technical Experience, Skills and Education: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Mechatronics Engineering, or related engineering discipline, required. Demonstrated experience serving as the primary technical owner of products or systems through the full product development lifecycle, from concept through production launch, required. Hands‑on experience with one or more of the following sensing technologies: Variable Reluctance (VR) sensors, Hall‑effect sensors, Magnetoresistive (MR) sensors, Rotary position sensors, Linear position sensors, and Speed sensing systems. required. Strong understanding of electromagnetic and magnetic circuit design principles, including flux density, reluctance, inductance, magnetic materials, air‑gap effects, and sensor performance tradeoffs. Required. Experience translating customer requirements and specifications into product requirements, design targets, validation plans, and engineering deliverables. Required. Experience with customer‑facing engineering activities, including technical discussions, requirements reviews, issue resolution, and presentation of engineering solutions. Required. Experience analyzing and optimizing sensor performance, including signal quality, timing accuracy, zero‑crossing performance, air‑gap sensitivity, temperature effects, tolerance stack‑up, and environmental influences. Required. Experience planning and executing design verification and validation testing using laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, data acquisition systems, and signal analysis tools. Required. Experience leading root‑cause investigations and implementing corrective actions for development, validation, manufacturing, or field performance issues. Required. Experience working within automotive product development processes, including APQP, DFMEA, PPAP, engineering change management, and production launch support. Required. Demonstrated ability to independently lead multiple technical projects while balancing performance, quality, timing, and cost objectives. Required. Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with customers, suppliers, manufacturing personnel, program managers, and executive leadership. Required.

Key Attributes: Performs under minimal supervision Handles complex issues. Comprehensive level of knowledge. Provides mentoring and coaching.

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