Design Engineer

iNRCORE Group is a leading, vertically integrated provider of highly engineered, high-reliability, and high-performance passive electronic components. We are known for manufacturing proprietary magnetics, capacitors, resistors, filters, and more. We serve mission-critical data and power applications in the Defense, Aerospace & Avionics, Space, Smart Grid, Medical, AI/Data center, and Hi-Rel industrial markets.

iNRCORE Group currently has fourteen (14) manufacturing facilities across the globe with more than one thousand (1000+) employees – and growing! Our business entities include company names such as Bicron, Coast Magnetics, DYCO, Gowanda, iNRCORE, Passive Plus, RCD, Sentran, TTE, and Vanguard Electronics. Our organization has a world-class reputation for innovation, quality products and expertise, and outstanding leadership. Our talented staff is what makes this all possible. We are actively seeking to hire highly skilled professionals to meet our growing demand and join our expanding team(s).

We currently have an opening for Design Engineer I in our Gowanda Electronics Facility located in Gowanda, NY. This entry-level role supports product design, development, prototyping, and testing activities for magnetic and electronic components. The ideal candidate is motivated, curious, detail‑oriented, and eager to expand their engineering skillset under the guidance of experienced engineers.

Details Of The Role The position of Design Engineer I will support the planning, development, testing, and documentation of new and existing products. During the course of a standard workday, you will assist with hands‑on testing, prototype builds, design documentation, and basic product evaluations. You will work closely with senior engineers to learn design processes, standards, and customer requirements.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Assist in designing and testing new magnetic and electronic components.
• Support troubleshooting and process improvements for existing designs.
• Build prototypes and assist with performance measurements.
• Update drawings, schematics, and bills of materials as needed.
• Gather and analyze test data to support engineering decisions.
• Participate in design reviews and team meetings.
• Prepare and maintain engineering documentation, including reports and work instructions.
• Learn and follow relevant industry and military specifications.
• Use basic test equipment such as oscilloscopes, network analyzers, and meters.

Qualifying Attributes And Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or related Engineering field.
• Foundational understanding of analog circuits or magnetic components.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, schematics, and technical documentation.
• Basic proficiency with CAD tools (Inventor or equivalent preferred).
• Strong analytical thinking and problem‑solving ability.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to work hands‑on with production and test equipment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, and communicate effectively in a professional environment.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to crouch, stoop, or reach as required for testing or assembly.

iNRCORE and its affiliated entities are an equal opportunity employer with a full suite of benefits offered to full-time employees.

• Excellent earning potential with qualifying annual bonuses
• Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Elective Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts
• Company paid and elective buy-up Life & AD&D Insurance
• Company paid Short-Term Disability and Elective Long-Term Disability
• Elective Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Supplemental Accident Coverage Benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with qualifying Company match
• Company paid mental health and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Holidays and generous paid time off (PTO)
• Employee Discount Program (LifeMart via ADP)
• Tuition Reimbursement for qualifying degrees and certification programs.

iNRCORE, LLC and its affiliated entities is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered.