Mechanical Design Engineer; Automation

Position: Mechanical Design Engineer (Automation)
DESIGN AND BUILD ADVANCED AUTOMATION AT COILCRAFT

Position:
Mechanical Automation Engineer / Machine Designer

Location:

Cary, Illinois

Do you enjoy designing machines from concept through production? Are you passionate about automation, mechanical systems, and building equipment that directly supports world-class manufacturing? Coilcraft, Inc. is a privately held, global manufacturing organization with a 75+ year legacy of engineering excellence in magnetic components. Headquartered in Cary, Illinois, we design and produce high-performance RF chip inductors, power magnetics, and filters used in advanced technologies worldwide.

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Automation Engineer / Machine Designer to join our machine design team and lead the development of custom automation solutions that support our manufacturing operations.

About the Role and Your Impact

* Design automation systems for a wide variety of products and assemblies using mechanical systems, electronic controls, pneumatic actuators, and operator interfaces

* Develop new automation concepts and specifications and improve existing designs using cross-functional input

* Lead design efforts for prototypes and production-ready drawings

* Evaluate products, parts, and processes for cost efficiency, reliability, and manufacturability

* Establish and maintain project schedules to ensure on-time completion

* Review initial automation builds for design compliance and implement improvements

* Support automation changes and corrections throughout the product lifecycle

* Provide technical guidance and support to engineers, departments, and customers

Who We're Looking For

* Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field

* At least 5 years of recent mechanical design experience in manufacturing and automation environments

* Demonstrated experience with both component-level design and complete machine/system design

* Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Preferred Skills

* 5+ years of Solid Works experience

* Experience designing custom automation or special-purpose machinery

* Familiarity with pneumatic systems, motion components, and automation hardware

Why You'll Love Working at Coilcraft

* Engineering Ownership:
Take projects from concept through production

* Career Stability:
Join a privately held company with a 75+ year history

* Hands-On Work:
Design real machines that directly impact manufacturing

* Collaborative Culture:
Work closely with engineers, technicians, and manufacturing teams

* Comprehensive Benefits:
Health insurance, 401(k) with company match, profit sharing, and more

Benefits

* 401(k) Matching

* Dental Insurance

* Disability Insurance

* Employee Assistance Program

* Flexible Spending Account

* Health Insurance

* Health Savings Account

* Life Insurance

* Paid Holidays

* Paid Time Off

* Profit Sharing

* Vision Insurance

Equal Opportunity

Employer:

Disability/Veteran This position may require compliance with ITAR export regulations; applicants must be U.S. citizens or have permanent resident status.