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

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.

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.

• 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

• 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, Solid Works, 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

• 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

• Ownership mentality – You don't wait to be told what to do. You see a design problem, propose a solution, iterate, and own…