Electrical Design Engineer

Job Title: Design Engineer

Location: Saukville, WI

As a Design Engineer at Cramer, you will be designing high frequency magnetics using the latest technology. You will be instrumental in maintaining our high-quality standards while operating in an environment committed to continuous improvement. This is a great opportunity to participate in the design of custom, impactful solutions for applications in medical, aerospace, industrial automation, and more. With the help of our team you will grow, innovate, and see products go from concept into production.

Cramer Coil and Transformer, founded in 1964, is a leader in the design and manufacture of magnetics for high frequency and other custom electronic applications. We sell to the industrial, medical, battery charging, as well as many other industries. We are currently seeking a Design Engineer to join our team.

Position Summary:

In this role you will design innovative magnetic products that meet customer requirements, engineering best practices, industry standards, and company standards. You will support existing production with raw material changes, root cause analysis of quality issues, and development of corrective action plans.

General Responsibilities:

- Design and develop high-frequency magnetic components (transformers, inductors, chokes) that meet customer requirements and timeline.

- Support design changes for existing product lines. Root cause design related issues in manufacturing or in the field. Define corrective action plans to be implemented by internal manufacturing or vendors.

- Work with customers to understand operating conditions and requirements for magnetic components. Optimize magnetic designs for thermal performance, manufacturability, size, and cost. Perform simulations and modeling using analytical tools and ANSYS Maxwell.

- Work with a range of core materials and utilize various magnetic construction methods including bobbin-wound, toroidal, and planar formats.

- Continuously improve design model accuracy, and continually add to Cramer’s

- Ensure designs meet UL, IEC, and other international safety and performance standards.

- Collaborate closely with the manufacturing engineering team throughout the design process to ensure designs are manufacturable and cost effective.

- Produce detailed design documentation, including technical specifications, test plans, BOM, labor steps, and compliance records. Complete the product review process before sending samples to the customer.

- Collaborate across departments to introduce products into manufacturing.

Professional/Technical Experience, Skills and Education:

At a minimum a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical or Electromechanical), Physics, or equivalent experience.

Minimum 2 years’ experience in design of high frequency magnetics (above 5-500kHz).

Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs

Experience with Ansys Maxwell strongly preferred

Experience with 3D modelling strongly preferred

Laboratory and testing experience required

Hands on prototyping and basic fabrication skills required

Familiarity with UL standards and safety requirements strongly preferred

Programming experience a plus

Soldering skills a plus

Other Qualifications:

Good team player with an ability to operate and communicate in a cross-functional organization.

Organized, detail, and action orientated.

Proven ability to manage deadlines, prioritize, and multi-task.

Strong problem solving and analytical skills.

Data driven mindset in identifying and prioritizing opportunities and issues.

Strives for continuous improvement.

Ability to troubleshoot issues, find root cause and initiate corrective action.