Global Applications Engineer
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Coilcraft seeks an experienced Global Applications Engineer to guide product direction, support customers and internal teams, and grow its electronic components portfolio. The role combines technical customer support, market research, product development collaboration, and marketing strategy. It also includes training internal teams and customers and participating in industry events. International travel of approximately 30–40% is expected.
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This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/13731185 # DRIVE GLOBAL APPLICATIONS AND PRODUCT STRATEGY AT COILCRAFT 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. ## About the Role and Your Impact - 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 ## Who We're Looking For - 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 3040% for customer visits, supplier meetings, and industry events ## Why You'll Love Working at Coilcraft - 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 ## 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 Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran This position may require compliance with ITAR export regulations; applicants must be U.S. citizens or have permanent resident status. \ \ For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our we site.\ \
How this job compares
Set against the 397 open Applications Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- US median$101–150K/yr216 salary ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 12 open Applications Engineer jobs in Illinois and 397 across the US. 6% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most across the US
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Applications Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (283 postings).
- Education
- 178 of the 397 open Applications Engineer jobs (45%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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