Junior Mechanical Engineer

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 manufacture high-performance RF chip inductors, power magnetics, and filters for 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 to support our manufacturing operations.

• 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

• 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

• 5+ years of Solid Works experience
• Familiarity with pneumatic systems, motion components, and automation hardware

• 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
• 401(k) Matching
• 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.