Sensor Development Engineer (Speed & Position Sensing)

Sensor Development Engineer (Speed & Position Sensing)

The Opportunity

StaffRight Associates is recruiting for a Sensor Development Engineer (Speed & Position Sensing) to join a growing, U.S.-headquartered automotive supplier with manufacturing plants around the world. This is an on-site role in Rockford, IL, and relocation assistance is available.

The Sensor Development Engineer (Speed & Position Sensing) owns speed and position sensing products from first idea to production launch and acts as technical lead on assigned programs. This is a full product-ownership role rather than a design-only position.

What You'll Do

• Lead speed- and position-sensor programs from early concept all the way to launch
• Turn customer specifications into durable, high-performing sensing solutions
• Unify magnetics, sensor electronics, materials, mechanical packaging, validation and manufacturing into one cohesive product
• Serve as technical lead for assigned programs
• Partner with customers and internal teams to deliver reliable, inventive, cost-effective products
• Balance performance, quality, timing and business targets throughout each program
• Apply automotive development processes, including APQP, DFMEA and PPAP

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• Hands-on experience with at least one of these sensing technologies: Variable Reluctance (VR) Sensors, Hall-Effect Sensors, Magnetoresistive (MR) Sensors, Rotary Position Sensors or Linear Position Sensors
• Solid grasp of Electromagnetic Design and Magnetic Circuit Design principles
• Working knowledge of Automotive Product Development processes, including APQP, DFMEA and PPAP
• An ownership mindset to carry a product end to end, from concept to launch
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship

Compensation & Total Rewards

• Salary: $100,000-$130,000
• Engagement: Full-time, direct hire; on-site in Rockford, IL
• Benefits: Relocation assistance available

Joining StaffRight Associates

When you partner with StaffRight Associates in your search for your next role, you're doing more than pursuing a job, you're aligning yourself with a team of experts committed to placing top-tier talent in truly impactful positions. We take pride in fostering professional growth and connecting forward-thinking individuals with organizations that value innovation and excellence. We look forward to showcasing your expertise in a way that resonates with our clients and opens the door to meaningful opportunities.