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Coilcraft Mechanical Design Engineer in Cary, Illinois
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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 SolidWorks 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.
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