Coilcraft, Inc. · 19 hours ago
Application Engineer
Greater Chicago Area
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$100K/yr - $160K/yr
5+ years expCoilcraft, Inc. is a successful, privately held manufacturer headquartered in Cary, Illinois, known for high-quality passive electronic components. They are seeking an experienced Global Applications Engineer to blend technical expertise with market insight, guiding product direction while serving as a trusted resource for customers and internal teams.
Electrical & Electronic Manufacturing
No H1B
U.S. Citizen OnlyHiring Manager
Tim Bentz
Responsibilities
Identify opportunities for new electronic component products and recommend product development initiatives
Serve as a technical point of contact for customers and sales teams, answering application questions and providing solutions
Provide technical support to internal teams including sales, marketing, and customer service
Conduct market research to stay current on industry trends, customer needs, and competitive offerings
Collaborate closely with engineering teams to ensure product quality, reliability, and performance
Develop and support marketing strategies that increase sales and market share
Provide training and technical education to internal teams and customers on electronic component applications
Participate in industry events, trade shows, and conferences to stay informed on new products and emerging technologies
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in electronic component product management, applications engineering, or a related field
Strong working knowledge of electronic components including inductors, capacitors, resistors, diodes, and transistors
Experience supporting product development and lifecycle management activities
Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and strategic thinking skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work across multinational teams
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other relevant software tools
Willingness to travel internationally approximately 30–40% for customer visits, supplier meetings, and industry events
This position may require compliance with ITAR export regulations; applicants must be U.S. citizens or have permanent resident status
Preferred
Bachelor's degree preferred (Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Business, or related discipline)
Benefits
401(k) Matching
Dental Insurance
Disability Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Account
Health Insurance
Health Savings Account
Life Insurance
Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off
Profit Sharing
Vision Insurance
Company
Coilcraft, Inc.
Our privately held company was founded in 1945 as a custom coil maker for the radio manufacturers clustered around the Chicago area.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase