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Design Engineer

Standex
Watertown, SD Full Time
POSTED ON 9/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/21/2027
Standex International is a global industrial growth company operating through our market-leading brands in electronics, cutting-edge forming technologies, engraving, and scientific refrigeration. We work with our customers to advance progress through innovation. From inventing and producing parts for next-generation space vehicles to evolving vaccine refrigeration, designing functional textures for everyday products, improving renewable energy technology, and much more, we are focused on making what’s next possible.

Standex Electronics designs custom-engineered solutions across sensing, switching, and power magnetics for high-reliability applications.

Organized around three strategic platforms—DETECT, GRID, and EDGE—we design and manufacture technologies that enable precision sensing and measurement, efficient power conversion, and advanced electronic performance. Our solutions support the global acceleration of electrification, expand energy infrastructure, and power next-generation technologies across critical markets. We drive growth through new product development, deeper engagement with customers’ engineering, geographic expansion, and targeted acquisitions.

Our global manufacturing footprint spans the United States, Mexico, the United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, China, and India.

The Design Engineer plans, designs, and develops products in assigned projects. Prepares or directs preparation of specifications and drawings. Defines tests to be conducted and evaluates test results. Recommends or develops design changes. Interfaces with customers as required to support assigned products and projects.

What You'll Do
  • Form effective working relationships with customers and internal resources.
  • Communicate effectively and accurately (written, verbal, and graphically) as needed.
  • Work independently to define and complete multiple assigned tasks and small projects.
  • Develop LTCC transformer and inductor designs to meet customer needs and manufacturability requirements.
  • Assist in planning and implementing larger projects.
  • Stay current with and follow U.S. Export Regulations such as International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and other industry standards as required by project and product assignments.
  • Provide technical support to customers and NASCENTechnology sales and marketing efforts.
  • Evaluate samples of new designs and create preliminary specification drawings.
  • Responsible for cost-effective materials and labor costs of new designs.
  • Develop and use design software such as Ansoft, PSpice, and MATLAB to improve design and customer support efficiency.
  • Develop technical documentation in the form of technical bulletins and application drawings for products.
  • Travel as necessary.
  • Mentoring and training of less experienced engineers and technicians, as needed.
What You'll Bring
  • B.S. in Electrical Engineering
  • Hands-on experience or education with hybrid microelectronics, low-temperature co-fired ceramics, or magnetic components (wire-wound or multilayer).
  • Due to requirements of U.S. Export Control Law under ITAR (22 CFR 120-130), only U.S. Persons will be considered for this position.
A U.S. Person is defined as:
  • A U.S. citizen or
  • A permanent resident (w/ a valid green card), who does not work for a foreign company.
What We Value
  • Record of accomplishment and analytical problem-solving ability.
  • Ability to work independently on routine assignments, after training.
  • Ability to communicate effectively on technical topics.
  • Software proficiency in Excel (MS Office Package), PSpice, and MATLAB; Ansoft a plus.
Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Benefits:

401K Plan, Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off

Salary : $75,554 - $112,436

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