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This is a product ownership role rather than a hands-on design position, the engineer owns the product through its full development lifecycle.\n\nSchedule\nFull-time, on-site in Rockford, IL.\n\nCompensation\n$100,000 to $130,000 per year, based on experience.\n\nWhat You'll Do\nThe Sensor Development Engineer leads speed and position sensing product programs from concept through production launch, serving as the technical point of contact for assigned programs. The role translates customer requirements into sensing solutions by integrating magnetic design, sensor electronics, materials, mechanical packaging, validation, and manufacturing processes. This includes collaborating closely with customers and cross-functional internal teams to deliver reliable, cost-effective products that meet performance, quality, and timing objectives, while managing the product through automotive development milestones and gate processes.\n\nRequired Qualifications\n\nHands-on experience with one or more sensing technologies: Variable Reluctance (VR) sensors, Hall-effect sensors, Magnetoresistive (MR) sensors, rotary position sensors, or linear position sensors\nUnderstanding of electromagnetic and magnetic circuit design principles\nKnowledge of automotive product development processes, including APQP, DFMEA, and PPAP\n\nPreferred Qualifications\n\nExperience owning a sensor product from concept through production launch\nExperience working directly with automotive customers on program requirements\nBackground in cross-functional program leadership within automotive manufacturing\n\nCompensation and Benefits\n\n$100,000 to $130,000 per year, based on experience\nMedical, dental, and vision insurance\n401(k) plan\nPaid time off\n\nTo apply, submit your resume detailing your sensor development and automotive program experience.","company":"Ilocatum","rawCompany":"ilocatum","city":"Bloomington","state":"IL","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-09-02T11:12:50.809Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2199.05","title":"Mechatronics Engineers","slug":"mechatronics-engineers"},{"code":"17-2072.00","title":"Electronics Engineers, Except Computer","slug":"electronics-engineers-except-computer"},{"code":"17-2141.02","title":"Automotive Engineers","slug":"automotive-engineers"}],"industries":[{"code":"336390","title":"Other Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing","slug":"other-motor-vehicle-parts-manufacturing"},{"code":"336320","title":"Motor Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Equipment Manufacturing","slug":"motor-vehicle-electrical-and-electronic-equipment-manufacturing"},{"code":"336110","title":"Automobile and Light Duty Motor Vehicle Manufacturing","slug":"automobile-and-light-duty-motor-vehicle-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Sensor Development Engineer - Automotive","description":"Sensor Development Engineer - Speed and Position Sensing\n\nLocation: Rockford, IL\nCompensation: $100,000 to $130,000 per year\n\nAn automotive components manufacturer with international operations is hiring a Sensor Development Engineer to lead the development of speed and position sensing products from concept through production launch. 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