Sensor Development Engineer (Speed & Position Sensing)

Job Juncture; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Job Juncture in Rockford, IL seeks a Sensor Development Engineer to lead the development of speed and position sensing products from concept to production launch. You will integrate magnetic design, sensor electronics, materials, mechanical packaging, validation, and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities include translating customer requirements into robust sensing solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and delivering innovative, reliable, and cost-effective products that meet

Qualifications

• This role requires hands-on experience with sensing technologies including VR, Hall-effect, MR sensors, and rotary/linear position sensing.
• Strong understanding of electromagnetic and magnetic circuit design principles.
• This is not a designer role; lead product from concept through production launch.
• Must be familiar with automotive product development processes such as APQP/DFMEA/PPAP.

Responsibilities

• The Sensor Development Engineer will lead the development of speed and position sensing products from concept through production launch.
• Serve as the technical leader for assigned programs, translating customer requirements into robust sensing solutions.
• Collaborate with customers and cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, cost-effective products meeting performance, quality, timing, and business objectives.

Skills

VR sensors

Hall-effect sensors

MR sensors

Rotary position sensors

Linear position sensors

Electromagnetic design

Job description

Salary: $$ 100000 - $$ 130000 per year

Posted: August 31 2026

Relocation Assistance: Available

Duties:

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

Qualifications:

Requirements:

• Hands on experience with one or more of the following sensing technologies:
  • Variable Reluctance (VR) sensors
  • Hall-effect sensors
  • Mangetoresistive (MR) sensors
  • Rotary position sensors
  • Linear position sensor
• Understanding of electromagnetic and magnetic circuit design principles.
• This is not a designer role. The individual will be responsible for the product from concept through production launch.
• Must know automotive product development processes.
  • APQP/DFMEA/PPAP etc.

Why is This a Great Opportunity:

This is an American based company with international plants and they are growing.

Salary Type : Annual Salary

Salary Min : $ 100000

Salary Max : $ 130000

Currency Type : USD