Magnetics Design Engineer
16 days ago
Stockton
Job Description Magnetics Design Engineer Annual Salary Range: $95,000 – $130,000 West Coast Magnetics is seeking a skilled Magnetics Design Engineer to join our innovative engineering team. This role is responsible for the design and development of custom transformers, inductors, and filter elements, supporting our customers from concept through prototype builds. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and the ability to collaborate directly with customers on design requirements. Key Responsibilities • Design new transformers, inductors, and magnetic filter elements that meet customer electrical, thermal, safety, and mechanical requirements., • Review specifications of AC-DC and DC-DC circuits (buck-boost, flyback, half-bridge, full-bridge, PFC, LLC topologies)., • Apply magnetic design equations to determine flux density, turns, core loss, inductance, wire resistance, temperature rise, and leakage inductance., • Create complete design specifications, including datasheets, BOMs, and construction guidelines., • Communicate with customers on technical design matters and provide timely updates., • Supervise prototype and first article builds, ensuring accuracy and quality., • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (required)., • Minimum 2 years' experience designing high-frequency magnetic components (transformers, inductors, common mode chokes, current sensing components)., • Familiarity with small signal testing of magnetic components (inductance, capacitance, DCR, hypot, turns ratio, phasing)., • Master's degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering., • Experience with Ansys finite element software., • Knowledge of network analyzer testing in MHz range., • Experience with load testing of high-frequency magnetic components. At West Coast Magnetics, we value innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence. You will work on challenging projects with a dynamic team, directly influencing product performance and customer success. Equal Opportunity Statement West Coast Magnetics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.