Engineering and Manufacturing

Description

Come Learn and Grow with Us!

Rooted in over a century of craftsmanship, this firm is building the future of American industry. Based in the Twin Cities north metro and now in our second century, we’re experiencing truly explosive growth as we deliver trusted electrical and metal solutions nationwide.

We combine the stability of a well-established company with the energy of a startup—offering incredible opportunities for people who want to grow, innovate, and make a lasting impact. Intrigued? Let’s talk!

 Job Summary

The Manufacturing Engineering Technician supports the design, implementation, and optimization of manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, quality, and safety. This role involves working closely with engineers and production teams to ensure the successful production of high-quality products.

 Qualifications

*Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in the setup and maintenance of manufacturing equipment and systems.
• Support engineers in analyzing production processes to identify areas for improvement.
• Implement lean manufacturing principles under the guidance of engineers to reduce waste and increase efficiency.
• Collaborate with production teams to ensure the manufacturability of new products.
• Troubleshoot and resolve basic manufacturing issues.

Required Skills & Experience

• Associate’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, related field or equivalent experience.
• 1-3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks).
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Hands-on experience with manufacturing tools and equipment.
• Basic knowledge of safety and quality standards in manufacturing.

Rich Benefits

• Top-tier health insurance plan

o    Exceeds benchmarks with low premiums

o    Minimal out-of-pocket costs

o    Comprehensive coverage for you and your family.

• 401(k) plan and a strong employer match
• Dental and Vision
• Paid weekly
• Above-market paid time off
• Paid holidays
• STD & Life Insurance

Under the direction of the Electrical Engineering Manager, the Electrical Engineer designs electrical control systems for safe, effective, and efficient operation of company products, and programs PLCs, meeting or exceeding company quality and production standards, and meeting customer delivery requirements.

Job Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

·            Design electrical control systems for switchgear assemblies, meeting engineering standards, applicable codes, customer               specifications, and within cost constraints.

·            Review and interpret customer specifications and sales agreements.

·            Program and maintain design layouts and files in the computerized system.

·            Create programs for PLCs.

·            Redesign standard systems, improving quality and productivity, while reducing costs.

·            Evaluate and select electrical/electronic components for control systems.

·            Initiate purchase orders.

·            Act as technical resource for product field support of customers, service personnel and field sales force, assisting in                       addressing and resolving problems.

·            Participate on cross-functional teams to address and resolve manufacturing, design and quality problems, and ensure                   the continuous, on-going improvement of processes and methods.

·            Suggest ideas for new products.

·            Stay current in new developments in the industry.

·            Travel to job sites to resolve problems.

·            Follow all housekeeping procedures.

·            Comply with all quality and safety regulations.

Required Skills and Experience (Minimum requirements in terms of educational background, work experience, licenses/certifications or other knowledge, skills, and abilities).

• Design of switchgear, switchboards, panelboards in accordance with customer’s functional requirements
• Supporting product assembly and test
• Provide project coordination and management for customer orders.
• Develop product/project quotes.
• Establish and maintain internal, customer, and supplier relationships.

Additional Skills and Experience (Preferred or helpful)

• BS in relevant engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of engineering experience.
• Must be well versed in engineering disciplines.
• Must be self-motivated, have good interpersonal skills, capable of analyzing and solving complex problems through innovative thought and experience.
• Ability to design and implement in own area of expertise.

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Engineering Manager, the Mechanical Designer III will support and design structures and bussing for switchgear, panel boards and electrical power distribution equipment for safe, effective, and efficient operation of company’s products and processes while meeting and exceeding company quality and production standards and customer documentation and delivery requirements.

 Qualifications

*Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Ideal candidate will have 5-10+ years of design, or capable of designing mechanical structures and bussing for LV and MV switchgear assemblies, developing and implementing engineering standards, complying with applicable codes and customer specifications within a project management structure to ensure workflow remains within schedule and budget requirements.
• Review and interpret customer specifications and sales agreements and receive directions from mentors to create designs.
• Experience using, or the ability to design using 3D modeling SolidWorks mechanical tools and libraries.
• Improve the design process using standardized practices, tools and systems, improve the quality and productivity of the design and support process while reducing schedule and budget.
• Evaluate and design mechanical components and fabrication parts for bussing systems, switchgear, panelboards and control panels. Sheet metal fabrication experience desired.
• 0-10% Travel

 Required Skills and Experience

• Ability to learn to support and design multi-phase and DC switchgear, switchboards, panelboards in accordance with customer’s functional requirements for LV and MV equipment.
• Support design for product assembly, manufacturing and testing.
• Support the creation of product and project quotes with sketches and concepts.
• Experience using, or the ability to learn Microsoft Office products, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience using, or the ability to learn PDM, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, 3D design tools.

 Rich Benefits

• Top-tier health insurance plan 
• Exceeds benchmarks with low premiums
• Minimal out-of-pocket costs
• Comprehensive coverage for you and your family. 
• 401(k) plan and a strong employer match
• Dental and Vision
• Paid weekly
• Above-market paid time off
• Paid holidays
• STD & Life Insurance

Responsibilities:

Responsible for identifying discipline Subject Matter Experts specific to markets and technical experience across all engineering studios and communicating expertise to National Director of Engineering, GPLs and MSLs

Responsible for coordinating with studio Ops Directors and National Director of Engineering on work sharing and recruiting coordination as required

Responsible for identifying engineering business development opportunities across studios such as speaking/publishing opportunities, client outreach, identification of project opportunities, etc.

Responsible for working with National Director of Engineering on setting strategic goals for discipline growth and best practice advancement

Attends client meetings and communicates with clients, consultants, contractors, and others during various stages of project development

Primary point of contact

Performs marketing and business development activities including building relationship with key clients and strategic partners, proposal writing, fee estimates, and client interviews

Travel for marketing and project-related activities will be required

 Qualifications:

A minimum of 10 years of professional experience in fire protection engineering or related field.

ABET accredited degree in Engineering or Architectural Engineering

Registered Professional Engineer required

 General Characteristics

Assists Project Managers with fee development for engineering portions of work

Demonstrated practical knowledge of codes and related industry standards (AOC, GSA, ICC, NARA, NFPA, UFC, USG, VA, etc.).

Demonstrated ability to develop strong client relationships and a substantial revenue base.

Production experience preparing deliverable drawing sets in Revit and AutoCAD required

Solid understanding of relevant software, including FDS, CONTAM, egress modeling software, AutoCAD, Revit, BlueBeam, and the Microsoft Office suite of software

Self-motivated team player with strong interpersonal, communication, writing, and presentation skills

Ability to deal with competing priorities and manage time appropriately

Strong communication skills essential for team-based and team-leading working

Excellent planning and organization skills required for our fast-paced environment, and must be highly motivated, proactive, and willing to take on new challenges.

Experience as an accomplished public speaker.

Understanding of the legal and financial aspects of professional practice, particularly as they relate to fee, risk management, and contract negotiation.

 Preferred Qualifications

Stay knowledgeable of the current National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards including the Life Safety Code (101) and national building and fire codes (Uniform, International, etc.).

Evaluate both existing building construction and proposed new building designs and identify fire/life safety deficiencies, necessary fire prevention, protection, detection, and suppression requirements for architectural, mechanical plumbing and electrical designs, as well as design equivalency comparisons.

Demonstrate a high level of competency with stairwell pressurization mechanical systems, atrium smoke control/evacuation mechanical systems, and high-rise building smoke control designs and control sequences for related mechanical systems.

Provide oversight of fire/smoke detection and alarm system designs, including incipient stage smoke detection and alarm systems.

Possess design competency in wet pipe, dry pipe, and pre-action automatic fire sprinkler suppression systems, as well as clean agent total flooding suppression systems (FM200, FE25, Inergen, NOVEC, etc.) and fire alarm/mass notification systems.

Establish basis of design for necessary fire protection systems and prepare complete specifications, technical studies and reports.

Perform hydraulic calculations, select fire protection system equipment, and develop layouts for piping, heads, and nozzles.

Oversee the production of documents as needed to meet project schedules. Provides Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) reviews for architectural and engineering discipline documents to identify areas of conflict with all disciplines, as well as deficiencies in fire protection engineering design.

Participate in business development activities including new client shortlist interviews, existing client in-progress review meetings, and develop cost proposals for fire protection services.