Solenoid Design Engineer

Emerson

Coil Design Engineer at Emerson responsible for electromagnetic analysis, coil design, and engineering calculations. Collaborating with cross-functional teams in Florham Park, NJ.

Posted 6/5/2026full-timeFlorham Park • New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $100,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare engineering documentation including participation in design reviews
Conduct product and system level testing in an engineering laboratory while following safety practices and guidelines
Support production launch activities for solenoid based products
Contribute to cost reduction projects for existing series products
Collaborate with team members and cross-functional teams to meet and optimize product design requirements
Communicate results clearly and coordinate with team members
Support and drive organizational initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Physics, or a related field
Minimum of 5+ years of experience in magnetics design
Proficiency in finite element and magnetic analysis tools (e.g., ANSYS Maxwell)
Strong understanding of solenoid design, including pull force calculations, permanent magnet applications, sensors, and circuit simulations
Working knowledge of various magnetic materials and their properties
Experience in designing solenoid driver circuits
Basic understanding of power management and control schemes
Strong problem-solving abilities with a hands-on approach
Demonstrated experience building and assembling prototype solenoids for testing and validation
Strong written, verbal communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage
Employee Assistance Program
401(k)
Tuition reimbursement
Employee resource groups
Recognition
Flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal)
Vacation and holiday leave

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Hard Skills & Tools

finite element analysismagnetic analysissolenoid designpull force calculationspermanent magnet applicationssensorscircuit simulationssolenoid driver circuitspower managementcontrol schemes

Soft Skills

problem-solvinghands-on approachwritten communicationverbal communicationinterpersonal skillscollaborationcoordination

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Electronics EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Physics