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Senior Electrical Design Engineer – Power & Magnetics

Manpower Group (USA), Milwaukee, WI, United States


Senior Electrical Design Engineer – Power & Magnetics
Reference Number: 395107 | Published Date: 04/23/2026 | Job Type: Permanent | Industry: Architecture and Engineering | Hours: Full Time

Location: Milwaukee, WI (north suburbs – Ozaukee County) – Onsite

Build It. Test It. Fix It. Own It.

Most engineering roles stop at design. This one doesn’t.

Our client is a specialized, growing engineering and manufacturing organization that designs and builds custom power solutions for demanding applications across industrial automation, medical technology, and advanced systems.

This isn’t theoretical work. These are real products, built, tested, and deployed in environments where performance and reliability matter.

This role sits at the center of it.

You’ll take designs from concept through production. You’ll work hands‑on in the lab. You’ll collaborate directly with manufacturing. And you’ll solve real problems when things don’t go as planned.

If you want full ownership and visible impact, this is that move.

What You’ll Do

Design high‑frequency magnetic components (transformers, inductors, chokes) used in power conversion systems

Work within typical ranges of 5kHz–500kHz and 50W–50kW+

Translate customer requirements into practical, manufacturable designs

Build, test, and validate prototypes in a lab environment

Work directly with manufacturing to release designs into production

Troubleshoot production and field issues, lead root cause analysis and corrective actions

Support existing products while driving new design work

Contribute to continuous improvement in design methods, tools, and processes

What You Bring

Experience designing high‑frequency magnetics OR strong adjacent experience in:

Switch Mode Power Supplies (SMPS)

Power electronics / power conversion systems

Experience working in high‑frequency environments (typically 5kHz and above)

Strong understanding of magnetics fundamentals:

Core losses (hysteresis, eddy currents)

Copper losses (I²R, skin/proximity effects)

Hands‑on experience with:

Lab testing and validation

Prototype builds or design verification

Experience supporting products in production and troubleshooting issues

Ability to manage multiple priorities and shift between projects

Important to Know

This is not a pure design or simulation role

You will spend meaningful time in the lab and supporting production

The role requires flexibility, adaptability, and willingness to handle both new design and existing product challenges

What Will Set You Apart

Experience designing transformers and inductors from the ground up

Experience with SMPS topologies and power conversion systems

Exposure to electromagnetic modeling tools (ANSYS Maxwell or similar)

Familiarity with UL / IEC standards

3D CAD experience (Inventor, SolidWorks, etc.)

Track record of learning new tools and technologies quickly

Who Thrives Here

Engineers who want to see their work built and used

People who are comfortable moving between design, testing, and troubleshooting

Individuals who prefer variety and ownership over narrow specialization

Practical problem‑solvers – not purely academic or research‑focused engineers

Why Make the Move

Own the full lifecycle – take designs from concept through prototype, testing, and into production

Work on real applications – your designs are used in critical systems where performance and reliability matter

Get out of the silo – work directly with manufacturing, testing, and customers instead of handing work off

Build and learn faster – small team, less bureaucracy, more exposure across the business

See the impact of your work – what you design gets built, tested, and used

Compensation & Location

Base salary range: $90,000 – $160,000+, depending on experience and fit

Bonus potential included

Location: Milwaukee, WI (north suburbs – Ozaukee County) – Onsite

Relocation support may be available for the right candidate

Additional Considerations

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship

Formal education in Electrical Engineering or a related field is helpful, but not required

Equivalent hands‑on experience in power electronics or magnetics design is highly valued

Apply now to be considered
Qualified candidates will be contacted directly to discuss the role and next steps.

Please note all resumes and candidate information submitted are kept in the strictest confidence. No resume will be released without the candidate's prior permission.

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