Design Engineer II, Sensor Products

Product Design Engineer II, Sensing Solutions Location: Lisle, IL (preferred) or Rochester Hills, MI Experience Level: Mid-level (4-7+ years) Travel: 20-30% Relocation/Sponsorship: Assistance available Your Job As a Product Design Engineer II, you'll own the mechanical and electromechanical design of sensor components and sub-assemblies from concept through high-volume production. This is hands‑on: you'll build prototypes, debug failures, validate designs, not just CAD. You'll work closely with a Senior Design Engineer mentor who will teach you sensor architecture, high-volume launch strategy, and how to think like a technical leader. Within a goal of 18-24 months, you'll be ready to lead sub‑assembly designs independently. This is a real growth role, not a title. Our Team You'll join a growing, entrepreneurial Sensor Products engineering team developing innovative sensing solutions for high‑growth applications. Our culture is built on principles over rules. In practice: You own design decisions on your components, no design-by-committee. You have meaningful ownership from day one. When you identify a design risk, you drive the solution; your mentor and leadership unblock, not second‑guess. You'll contribute ideas to our product roadmap and process improvements, and we listen. You think like a business owner, cost, schedule, quality, and manufacturability all matter to you. You'll have a dedicated technical mentor, meaningful ownership, and a clear pathway to grow into senior and staff‑level engineering roles as you develop your expertise. What You Will Do Own the mechanical design of parts and sub‑assemblies from concept through production release Create and maintain 3D CAD models and 2D drawings with appropriate GD&T and documentation Build, evaluate, and iterate on prototypes; plan and execute validation testing (DVP&R) Contribute to design trade‑off studies and material selection Apply DFM, DFA, DFR, and DFT principles in your daily design work Perform tolerance stack‑up analysis and contribute to structural, thermal, and failure analyses Support engineering builds (EV, DV, PV) and production ramp activities Interface with internal manufacturing partners and external suppliers to resolve design and process issues Identify design risks early and drive data‑driven corrective actions Document and clearly communicate design intent, technical risks, and status to cross‑functional teams Participate in DFMEAs, design reviews, and technical problem‑solving sessions with your mentor and team Learn sensor physics, high‑volume manufacturing, and how to think like a technical leader from your mentor Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design Engineering, or related field 4 to 7 + years of product design or mechanical engineering experience, preferably with electromechanical assemblies Hands‑on experience in prototyping, testing, debugging, and supporting production builds Experience developing and releasing 3D CAD models and 2D drawings with GD&T Proficiency in CAD tools (NX, Creo, SolidWorks, or equivalent) Strong understanding of mechanical fundamentals (statics, dynamics, strength of materials, thermals) Proficient with tolerance stack‑up analysis Knowledge of common manufacturing processes: injection molding, machining, stamping, die casting Experience with design validation processes (DFMEA, DVP&R) and failure analysis What Will Put You Ahead Experience with sensor development or sensor‑based products (current, position, accelerometer, pressure) Familiarity with sensor physics (magnetic, acceleration, pressure) and basic signal processing or calibration concepts Experience in automotive or industrial environments with knowledge of standards like ASIL, EMC/EMI, IATF 16949 Experience designing components for high‑voltage / high-current applications Prior supplier management or manufacturing floor support experience Experience with structural and thermal assessments and test data analysis Demonstrated ability to mentor or help junior engineers grow Who You Are Ownership mentality – You don't wait to be told what to do. You see a design problem, propose a solution, iterate, and own the outcome Learn from failure – When a prototype breaks, you dig in for root cause analysis, not just documentation. You're genuinely curious about why things work and why they fail Bridge disciplines – You speak manufacturing engineer, supplier, test, and reliability engineer fluently. You can translate between them and drive consensus Think like a business owner – You understand cost drivers, manufacturability constraints, and schedule impact. You balance perfection with pragmatism Mentor mindset – You're eager to learn from your senior mentor and, as you grow, you'll help junior engineers level up. You're not territorial about knowledge Strong analytical and problem‑solving mindset – with the ability to run trade‑off studies and manage ambiguity Effective written and verbal communication – across disciplines and levels Collaborative, hands‑on, and detail‑oriented – with the ability to manage multiple design activities concurrently Execute independent design work – with limited supervision; you know when to ask for help and when to push forward For this role, we anticipate paying $125,000 – $140,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form. Our Benefits Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength – focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. Equal Opportunities Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E‑Verify. #J-18808-Ljbffr Molex