Global Applications Engineer

Position: Global Applications Engineer Location: Cary, Illinois

Are you an electronic components professional who enjoys blending technical expertise, customer interaction, and market insight? Do you want to work at a stable, privately held company whose products power technologies around the world? Coilcraft is a successful, privately held global manufacturer headquartered in Cary, Illinois, with a worldwide reputation for high-quality passive electronic components. Our products support industries including telecommunications, computing, automotive, broadband communications, and consumer electronics. We are seeking an experienced Global Applications Engineer to help guide product direction, support customers and internal teams, and drive continued growth of our electronic components portfolio.

• 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
• Participate in industry events, trade shows, and conferences to stay informed on emerging technologies and products

• 5+ years of experience in electronic component applications engineering, product management, or a related field
• Bachelor's degree preferred (Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Business, or related discipline)
• Strong working knowledge of electronic components including inductors, capacitors, resistors, diodes, and transistors
• Experience supporting product development and product lifecycle management
• 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

• Global Impact: Support products used in advanced technologies worldwide
• Career Stability: Join a privately held company with a 75+ year history and long-tenured employees
• Cross-Functional Influence: Work closely with engineering, sales, marketing, and customers
• Technical Depth: Stay hands-on with real-world applications and evolving technologies
• Comprehensive Benefits: Health insurance, 401(k) with company match, profit sharing, and more