Professional Traffic & ITS Design Engineer
Engineer Job 19 miles from Cottage Grove
You deserve a job that you feel proud of, where you can channel your knowledge and skills into projects that positively affect communities, and where you design your own path. This is Alliant. Become an employee-owner of a growing engineering and consulting firm where we strive to provide a diverse and equitable culture of support and opportunities. Our success is driven by our employee-owners, and we're excited to have you be a part of it.
The Impact You'll Have:
Alliant Engineering, Inc. has an exciting opening for a Professional Traffic & ITS Design Engineer to join the Traffic team in our Minneapolis, Minnesota office.
As a Graduate/Professional Traffic & ITS (Intelligent Transportation Systems) Design Engineer and an experienced self-motivated individual, you will use your project engineer skills to work in a team environment and lead on a variety of design projects in Minnesota and across the country.
Responsibilities:
Our team is looking for someone that possesses the following skills:
Independently apply standard civil and traffic engineering principles and techniques
Design traffic engineering elements of infrastructure projects, such as roadway lighting, traffic signals, signing, and pavement markings, traffic control.
Perform preliminary and final ITS Design ITS engineering elements of infrastructure projects, including fiber optic and schematics, changeable message devices, roadway monitoring and detection devices, and signal interconnect
Identifies ITS processes and latest technology to develop system engineering, design, verification, and acceptance testing for innovative ITS projects
Prepare traffic and ITS design bid packages, including plans, specifications and engineer's estimates for successful letting and construction
Perform quality assurance detail checking reviews of plans, specifications and estimates prior to submittal
Perform traffic signal warrant analysis and prepare Intersection Control Evaluation (ICE) studies
Utilize applicable design standards (DOT, State Aid, County, or City-specific) and applies them in a context-specific manner to their designs
Write proposals, scopes of work, and prepare project budgets
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering
2-6 years of experience in Traffic and ITS Engineering
Licensed Professional Engineer (Professional) or working toward Professional Licensure (Graduate)
Proficient with MicroStation and SignCAD
Familiarity with traffic and ITS design manuals and standards such as the MUTCD, MnDOT Traffic Engineering Manual, MnDOT Design Scene, MnDOT Sample Plan, MnDOT ITS Design Manual, and MnDOT Quality Management Process Manual
Working knowledge of traffic signal timing, phasing, and controller operations, and traffic operations software such as Synchro/Sim Traffic, Highway Capacity Manual, and VISSIM
Attention to detail and detailed design
Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities, organization and multi-tasking skills
Excellent technical, written and oral communication skills
Familiarity with industry practices and traffic engineering principles
Ability to lead and mentor staff
Benefits:
At Alliant, we take care of our employees by offering a competitive benefit package including:
Competitive Salary with Bonus Opportunities
Market-Leading Profit Sharing, ESOP and 401k Contribution Programs
Medical (with HSA Contribution), Dental, and Vision Plans
Company Paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent Care
Wellness Programs and Competitions
Generous Annual Leave and Compensatory Time Off Programs
Flexible Schedules
Casual Work Environment
Paid Professional Development and Training
Community Involvement/Charity Events
Numerous Employee Focused Events (Lunch & Learns, Office Recreation Room, Off-Site Socials, Etc.)
Alliant Engineering, Inc., an employee-owned company, is a growing engineering, planning, landscape architecture, and surveying firm with a strong culture of customer service, quality, delivery, and innovation. At Alliant we work hard; we have fun; and we love it.
We design solutions that address current needs while paving the way for a brighter future. We provide a culture of diversity, equity, and support, where everyone is given the opportunity to grow and succeed. We approach every project with unwavering confidence yet remain humbly committed to designing work that speaks for itself. At Alliant, our employee-owners are the force behind our success, and we can't wait for you to join us to build better communities with excellence and passion.
The base pay for this position is expected to be in the range of $70,000 - $100,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Operations Engineer
Engineer Job 19 miles from Cottage Grove
$56/hr + benefits on W2
Hybrid in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota 55445 (onsite 1x/week, rotating weekend 1x/month)
12+ month contract with likely extension/conversion
Our client is a leading retailer! They are seeking an Operations Engineer to join their Brooklyn Park, MN team.
Responsibilities:
Assess and prioritize issues impacting company technology.
Perform knowledge-based recovery of incidents and events.
Communicate with end-users through both verbal and written communication channels
Execute repeatable tasks that include maintenance, deployments, monitoring, etc.
Engage and partner with other technology teams.
Qualifications:
1-2 years' experience working in a service desk / operations center.
Basic understanding of ITIL.
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong fundamentals of infrastructure and / or application technologies in an enterprise environment.
More specific and advanced skills required for Storage, Network, and other core technologies.
Interested? Apply today!
Integrity Engineer II (Pipelines)
Engineer Job 19 miles from Cottage Grove
We are seeking a highly skilled Integrity Engineer to join our team. This role is responsible for identifying integrity threats, supporting field inspection activities, and executing detailed integrity inspection plans to ensure the safety and reliability of pipeline and pressure vessel systems. The ideal candidate will have expertise in corrosion, materials, inspection, and integrity engineering within the energy sector and a strong understanding of relevant industry codes and regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
Identify and assess integrity threats related to pipeline and pressure vessel systems.
Provide engineering support and coordinate field inspection activities.
Develop and execute comprehensive integrity inspection plans.
Perform fitness-for-service evaluations and root cause analysis (RCA) of inspection findings.
Select and apply appropriate inspection and indirect survey techniques.
Support and assess In-Line Inspection (ILI) projects.
Evaluate pipeline damage and determine fitness for continued service.
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science or higher in Engineering, Chemistry, or Physics.
Proficiency in industry regulations and standards, including CFR 193, CFR 192, CFR 195, CFR 1910, API 570, API 510, API 579, ASME B31.8, ASME B31.8S, and ASME B31G.
5+ years of experience in materials, corrosion, inspection, and/or integrity engineering.
Experience managing, planning, and executing preventative maintenance or integrity programs in the energy sector pipeline environment.
Professional Engineer (PE) certification preferred, or the ability to obtain PE certification within one year.
Experience working as a consulting engineer or in a seconded role.
Skills & Attributes:
Client-focused mindset, treating coworkers and clients with professionalism, kindness, and respect.
Proactive problem-solving approach with the ability to work independently with minimal guidance.
This is an exciting opportunity for an Integrity Engineer to play a key role in ensuring the safety and longevity of critical energy infrastructure.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your resume and qualifications for consideration.
Integrity Engineer
Engineer Job 19 miles from Cottage Grove
Integrity Engineer in Duluth, Minnesota or Minneapolis, MN responsible for managing and providing engineering support to integrity activities in the energy sector. Typical activities are anticipated to include integrity risk assessment, integrity inspection coordination (NDE, indirect survey, In-Line inspection, etc.), fitness for service, and executing remediation strategies. Qualified individuals will have a strong technical foundation, excellent interpersonal skills, and proven client management abilities. This individual is expected to build client trust.
Required:
Bachelor of Science or higher in Engineering, Chemistry, or Physics
Proficiency with CFR 193, CFR 192, CFR 195, CFR 1910, API 570, API 510, API 579, ASME B31.8, ASME B318S, ASME B31G
5+ years of experience in materials, corrosion, inspection and/or integrity engineering
Experience managing, planning, and executing preventative maintenance or integrity programs in an energy sector pipeline environment
Professional Engineer (PE) certification or ability to obtain PE certification within one year
Experience working as a consulting engineer and/or in a seconded role
Commitment to providing client-focused service, treating coworkers and clients with kindness and respect.
Proactive in identifying and solving problems with minimal guidance.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Identify integrity threats
Provide engineering support and coordinate field inspection activities
Develop and execute detailed integrity inspection plans
Complete integrity threat assessment (pipeline and pressure vessels)
Perform fitness-for-service evaluations
Select inspection and indirect survey techniques
Support In-Line Inspection projects
Assess pipeline damage and determine fitness for service
Complete root cause analysis (RCA) of findings
Controls Service Engineer
Engineer Job 11 miles from Cottage Grove
Are you looking for a role with low travel? Great opportunity to join a dynamic team in the St. Paul, MN area as a PLC Service Engineer. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in PLC programming, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
As a PLC Service Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring the optimal performance of our clients' automation systems. This role serves as a key subject matter expert and resource internally, and for customers.
Primary Duties:
Handling customer technical support cases through phone and email submission.
Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting of PLC systems to ensure minimal downtime.
Diagnose and resolve technical issues related to PLC hardware and software.
Drives root cause analysis on process or asset failures and implements corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
Conduct on-site inspections and provide technical support to clients.
Develop and maintain documentation for PLC systems, including schematics, wiring diagrams, and user manuals.
Stay updated with the latest advancements in PLC technology and industry standards.
Provide training to clients and internal staff on PLC system operation and maintenance.
Works within department standards for documentation, panel design, program structure, and workflow.
Collaborate with clients to understand their automation needs and provide effective solutions.
Provides Engineering Estimates for customer change requirements.
Performs additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Minimum of a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited school, or equivalent experience and evidence of exceptional ability.
Five (5) years progressive controls engineering experience.
Proficiency in PLC programming languages such as Ladder Logic, Structured Text, and Function Block Diagram.
Knowledge of various PLC brands such as Siemens, Allen-Bradley, and Mitsubishi.
Experience with SCADA systems and HMI programming.
Competent with programming Allen Bradley PLC platforms.
Competent with programming Allen Bradley FT View ME and SE platforms.
Knowledge of programming Siemens PLC and HMI platforms.
Experience in applying UL508A and applicable NFPA codes.
Ability to use CAD software for developing P&I drawings and electrical control panel design.
Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work in an extremely fast-paced environment.
Ability to understand and communicate with professionals of other disciplines.
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills in the English language; must be fluent in English.
Strong work ethic and willingness to do what it takes to get the job done with high quality and in a professional manner.
Assure the company and its mission are consistently presented in a strong, positive image.
Valid driver's license.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Work Environment:
Professional and deadline-oriented environment in an office setting.
Participation in 24/7 Support Team coverage (on rotational basis), requires night and weekend availability to respond to support calls.
Occasional work in panel shop performing panel layout and wiring functions.
On-site trips to customer's manufacturing facilities and exposure to typical rubber compounding facility environment (10% - 15% travel).
PPE requirements while at customer's facility (Safety Glasses, Safety Shoes, Hearing Protection, Arc Flash rating clothing, high visibility vest, etc.).
R&D Engineer II
Engineer Job 32 miles from Cottage Grove
Duration: 12 Months Contract
Job Purpose
Develops new technology, products, materials, processes, or equipment with minimal supervision. Independently, or as a member of a team, develops, directs, and executes plans for a major segment of complex projects. Compiles and analyzes operational, test, and research data to establish technical specifications for designing or modifying products, processes, and materials.
Key Responsibilities
Consistently generates innovative and unique solutions to market needs and submits idea disclosures. Work is expected to result in the development of new or refined products, processes or equipment.
Successfully completes complex engineering work in one or more of the following: technology development, product design and development, test of materials or products, preparation of specifications, process study, research investigation (animal and clinical studies), and report preparation.
Selects techniques to solve complex problems and make sound design recommendations.
Summarizes, analyzes, and draws conclusions from complex test results.
Designs and prepares complex reports to communicate results to technical community.
Designs and coordinates complex engineering tests and experiments.
Coordinates, manages, and documents project goals and progress and recommends appropriate revisions.
Assesses the feasibility and soundness of proposed engineering evaluation tests, products or equipment.
Interfaces with Physicians/Cath Lab personnel to obtain feedback on concepts and performance of new devices.
Translates customer needs into product requirements and design specifications.
Responsible for engineering documentation. Works cooperatively with process development, quality, manufacturing, regulatory, clinical, and marketing on complex projects to ensure project success.
May train and/or provide work direction to technicians and entry-level engineers.
Demonstrates PDP/TPD system knowledge through delivery of high quality and high impact deliverables.
Qualifications
2 - 4 Years with BS; 1 - 2 Years with MS Engineering degree is required (ME degree, preferred) Industry experience Hands-on!
Proficient in CAD
Collaborative - effective written and verbal communication skills
Additional Job Specific Requirements:
Extensive experience in mechanical design, specializing in components and complex assemblies (including injection-molded and machined parts).
Proficient in SolidWorks for both component and assembly design.
Skilled in creating detailed mechanical drawings with precise callouts for components and assemblies.
Hands-on experience with 3D printing and machining for rapid prototyping.
Practical experience in prototype development, testing, and iteration.
About US Tech Solutions:
US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To learn more about US Tech Solutions, please visit ************************
US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Recruiter Details:
Name: Swati
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Internal Id: 25-32353
Validation Engineer
Engineer Job 11 miles from Cottage Grove
Support innovation in mixing and coating processes for a cutting-edge manufacturing environment! Doherty is hiring a day shift Validation Engineer located in West St Paul, MN. The role is responsible for ensuring products and processes meet regulatory standards by leading validation efforts, supporting equipment qualifications, and optimizing manufacturing practices. Salary ranges between $75K-$90K with a full benefits package and a hybrid work schedule. Interested?
Validation Responsibilities:
Oversee the transition from development to commercial production, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and customer specifications for pharmaceutical and medical device products.
Focus on processes such as mixing, coating, slitting, converting, and packaging.
Support product development through feasibility studies, process optimization, registration, and validation.
Assist with equipment and facility initiatives, including qualification and change control assessments.
Enhance manufacturing documentation and standardize methodologies to improve internal processes.
Key Requirements:
Bachelor's degree (Chemical or Mechanical preferred)
4+ years of experience in a pharmaceutical or medical industry
Knowledge of clean room environments and automated equipment
Led IQ, OQ, PQ equipment, system, software, and experience w/ documentation and reporting
**Sponsorship and Relocation is not provided
Benefits:
Medical
401K match & company bonus
Dental
Vision
PTO
Hybrid Schedule
For questions or details about the Validation Engineer role, please contact Leslie directly at ************.
Operations Engineer
Engineer Job 19 miles from Cottage Grove
IRIS Consulting Company is a trusted leader in providing IT staffing needs to our clients. With offices in the Minneapolis/St. Paul and Atlanta metro, we have built solid business relationships with our clients in the airline, manufacturing, insurance, healthcare, and tech industries. Full SDLC support means we get to know our clients and our candidates to find not just a match, but a true fit on both sides. With over 25 years of experience, we can truly deliver.
Operations Support Engineer
📍 Location: Minneapolis, MN (Hybrid - 2-3 days per week in-office)
🚫 Travel: 0% client travel required
📞 On-Call Rotation: One week per month (off-business hours support can be remote from home)
Position Summary
The Operations Support Engineer ensures the stability, reliability, and continuous improvement of our platform through effective incident management, triage, and change management processes. This role provides 24x7 on-call support, conducts Root Cause Analyses (RCAs), and collaborates with cross-functional teams to implement necessary changes and enhancements.
The engineer will generate comprehensive reports to provide insights into platform operations and work closely with client operations teams, product architecture, and platform solutions for disaster recovery planning and execution. The ideal candidate is proactive, has excellent communication skills, and is passionate about ensuring seamless platform operations.
Key Responsibilities
Incident Management & Support
Provide 24x7 on-call support (one week per month).
Manage tier 1 operations, escalating critical issues as needed.
Lead Root Cause Analyses (RCAs) and conduct retrospectives for Sev 1 & Sev 2 incidents.
Resolve escalated tickets from client operations teams and escalate complex issues appropriately.
Monitoring & Reporting
Monitor platform health and proactively enhance stability.
Develop dashboards, monitors, and alerts using Grafana, AppDynamics, Splunk, Elastic, CloudWatch.
Generate monthly operational reports and SSL certificate expiration reports (bi-monthly).
Provide insights to optimize platform performance and reliability.
Collaboration & Process Improvement
Work with DevOps, client operations teams, and product architecture for documentation and process enhancements.
Assist in change management to ensure smooth deployments and minimal disruptions.
Manage OpsGenie configuration and escalation trees.
Support SOC audit compliance and security reviews.
Required Skills & Qualifications
✅ Incident Management & Triage Experience (24x7 support, escalations)
✅ Root Cause Analysis (RCA) & troubleshooting experience
✅ Monitoring & Alerting Tools (Grafana, AppDynamics, Splunk, CloudWatch)
✅ Basic Maintenance Coding skills
✅ Strong problem-solving & collaboration abilities
✅ Flexible & adaptable to new technologies
Preferred Skills
Windows & Linux server infrastructure experience
AWS Operations experience
Corporate License Management knowledge
Agile Kanban methodology experience
Familiarity with Git, Jira, and Confluence
Education & Minimum Qualifications
🎓 Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience
💡 Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
📢 Equal Opportunity Employer - We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.
Research And Development Engineer
Engineer Job 19 miles from Cottage Grove
R&D Engineer (Medical Device)
Note: We do not hire C2C
Seeking a talented R&D Engineer to design and develop new medical devices, particularly leadless pacemaker catheters. The role involves qualifying additional suppliers and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Design and develop medical devices from concept to production.
Conduct feasibility studies and risk assessments.
Create design specifications and technical documentation.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including clinical, regulatory, manufacturing, and quality assurance.
Perform prototype development, testing, and validation.
Qualify additional suppliers, holding them accountable to deadlines.
Support regulatory submissions and product lifecycle management.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in biomedical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field; Master's or Ph.D. is a plus.
Minimum of 2 years of engineering experience in the medical device industry.
Experience with catheter-based devices preferred.
Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD) and MS Office.
Strong understanding of medical device regulations and standards (e.g., FDA, ISO 13485, IEC 60601).
Windchill experience is a plus.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work well with others and cross-collaborate effectively.
Principal Research And Development Engineer
Engineer Job 32 miles from Cottage Grove
Start Recruiting is excited to partner with a Twin Cities based, clinical stage, start-up in the search for a Principal R&D Engineer who is experienced the the development of Class III Structural Heart implantable devices.
The Principal Engineer will be responsible for design and development of investigational structural heart valve. This position will lead next generation projects and ensure a rapid introduction to clinic of new designs. The primary focus of this position will be valve design, development and testing.
Key Responsibilities:
Serve as the R&D technical lead for the development of our next generation valves, and provide technical leadership related to product design.
Design and develop product(s) in compliance with the company's Design Control requirements and applicable regulatory requirements.
Develop protocols/reports and perform product in-vitro, in-vivo as well as verification and validation testing.
Supporting regulatory submissions for next generation devices, by ensuring compliance to requirements (US & OUS).
Working cooperatively with process development, quality, manufacturing, regulatory and clinical to ensure project success.
Experience & Skill Requirements
BS in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related field.
10+ years of engineering experience with a Bachelor's degree OR 7+ years with Master's Degree (preferred experience with structural heart devices)
Heart valve design experience (preferred transcatheter heart valve design experience)
Heart valve testing experience (e.g. hydrodynamic testing, AWT, simulated use testing)
Technical report writing for FDA & OUS submissions
Prior experience with design controls and PDP
Technical proficiency with engineering software (e.g. Solidworks, Minitab, Design Expert)
Must work Onsite in Maple Grove, MN
This is an opportunity to be part of an innovative and driven team who is solving critical problems in the structural heart space!
This is an ONSITE position with no ability to be remote or hybrid.
VISA Sponsorship support will not be offered
Start Recruiting, Inc. is a boutique recruitment firm located in Minneapolis, MN with expertise in representing technical and technical leadership opportunities within the medical device community.
We partner with F500, mid-sized, emerging and start-up companies.
Over 20 years of experience developing relationships with our clients and candidates
Represent opportunities within the “hidden” job market
Functions we serve include R&D, Process Development, Manufacturing, Systems Engineering, Software Development, Quality, Regulatory, and Project / Program Management.
Whether you are early in your career, or seeking a senior level leadership role, we would like the opportunity to learn more about your career goals and how we can help you achieve them through your employment transition.
Research And Development Engineer
Engineer Job 32 miles from Cottage Grove
Develops new technology, products, materials, processes, or equipment with minimal supervision. Independently, or as a member of a team, develops, directs, and executes plans for a major segment of complex projects. Compiles and analyzes operational, test, and research data to establish technical specifications for designing or modifying products, processes, and materials.
Key Responsibilities
1. Consistently generates innovative and unique solutions to market needs and submits idea disclosures. Work is expected to result in the development of new or refined products, processes or equipment.
2. Successfully completes complex engineering work in one or more of the following: technology development, product design and development, test of materials or products, preparation of specifications, process study, research investigation (animal and clinical studies), and report preparation.
3. Selects techniques to solve complex problems and make sound design recommendations.
4. Summarizes, analyzes, and draws conclusions from complex test results.
5. Designs and prepares complex reports to communicate results to technical community.
6. Designs and coordinates complex engineering tests and experiments.
7. Coordinates, manages, and documents project goals and progress and recommends appropriate revisions.
8. Assesses the feasibility and soundness of proposed engineering evaluation tests, products or equipment.
9. Interfaces with Physicians/Cath Lab personnel to obtain feedback on concepts and performance of new devices.
10. Translates customer needs into product requirements and design specifications.
11. Responsible for engineering documentation
12. Works cooperatively with process development, quality, manufacturing, regulatory, clinical, and marketing on complex projects to ensure project success.
13. May train and/or provide work direction to technicians and entry-level engineers.
14. Demonstrates PDP/TPD system knowledge through delivery of high quality and high impact deliverables.
Quality Systems Duties and Responsibilities:
Build Quality into all aspects of their work by maintaining compliance to all quality requirements.
Qualifications
2 - 4 Years with BS; 1 - 2 Years with MS
Engineering degree is required (ME degree, preferred)
Industry experience
Hands-on!
Proficient in CAD
Collaborative - effective written and verbal communication skills
Additional Job Specific Requirements:
- Extensive experience in mechanical design, specializing in components and complex assemblies (including injection-molded and machined parts).
- Proficient in SolidWorks for both component and assembly design.
- Skilled in creating detailed mechanical drawings with precise callouts for components and assemblies.
- Hands-on experience with 3D printing and machining for rapid prototyping.
- Practical experience in prototype development, testing, and iteration.
Research And Development Engineer
Engineer Job 32 miles from Cottage Grove
Must Haves:
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
• R&D experience
• Testing experience
• Troubleshooting knowledge
• Knowledge of PDP/TPD systems
Day to Day/Core Responsibilities:
Role Overview: Develop and enhance products, materials, processes, or equipment for moderately complex projects. With limited supervision, compile, analyze, and report operational, test, and research data to establish performance standards for new or modified products, processes, and materials.
Key Responsibilities:
Actively participate and contribute to project teams, including activities such as product design and development, material testing, specification preparation, process capability studies, research investigations (animal and clinical studies), report preparation, and process/test documentation.
Independently plan and schedule activities to meet project timelines.
Design and coordinate standard engineering tests and experiments.
Design, procure, and fabricate tooling and fixtures.
Troubleshoot new product/process issues related to design, material, or process.
Summarize, analyze, and draw conclusions from test results.
Prepare standard reports and documentation to communicate results to the technical community.
Maintain responsibility for engineering documentation.
Innovate and create concepts and designs for new products/processes and submit idea disclosures.
Train and/or provide work direction to technicians as needed.
Collaborate with process development, quality, manufacturing, regulatory, clinical, and marketing teams to ensure project success.
Demonstrate knowledge of PDP/TPD systems through the delivery of high-quality deliverables.
Manufacturing Engineer
Engineer Job 19 miles from Cottage Grove
As a 100% employee‐owned company,
Aprios Custom MFG
offers a dynamic work environment with potential for personal and professional growth, along with a competitive salary and benefits package. Our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) ensures that every team member has a stake in the company's success.
The
Manufacturing Engineer
at Aprios Custom MFG plays a critical role in supporting new injection molding and additive manufacturing programs focusing on manufacturing process development and quality assurance. This role ensures that pre and post‐molding processes such as labeling, packaging, fixturing, welding, gluing, leak testing, and washing are developed, validated, and seamlessly integrated into production. Additionally, the Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for defining process requirements, writing IQ/OQ/PQ validation protocols, and working with quality and process engineers to execute them. Pre‐molding responsibilities include initiating engineering change orders (ECOs), setting up bills of materials (BOMs), and ensuring necessary documentation is prepared to support a smooth transition into production.
Primary Mission: This role is responsible for the successful implementation and validation of secondary and pre and post‐molding processes associated with new molding and additive manufacturing programs. This includes supporting production readiness by ensuring manufacturing solutions are developed efficiently, quality standards are met, and documentation is properly maintained. The role requires close coordination with tooling, processing, quality teams, program management, and customers to ensure timely execution of manufacturing solutions.
Duties and Responsibilities
Manufacturing & Process Development
Develop and integrate pre and post‐molding operations including labeling, packaging, fixturing, ultrasonic and spin welding, gluing, leak testing, and washing process definitions.
Define process parameters for new production processes and optimize them for efficiency and quality.
Collaborate with tooling, processing, and quality teams to ensure smooth production ramp‐up for new molding and additive manufacturing projects.
Support factory layout planning and capacity optimization efforts for new manufacturing processes.
Identify opportunities for automation and process improvements to increase manufacturing efficiency.
Train manufacturing leads on new/updated manufacturing procedures.
Pre-Molding Activities
Initiate and manage engineering change orders (ECOs) to ensure smooth implementation of process changes.
Set up and manage bills of materials (BOMs) for new products and ensure alignment with production requirements.
Work within ERP and QMS systems to track and manage process changes, material requirements, and production workflows.
Quality & Validation
Develop and author IQ/OQ/PQ validation protocols for new pre and post‐molding processes and secondary manufacturing operations.
Support Quality Assurance in conducting First Article Inspections (FAI) and documentation review.
Define critical process parameters (CPPs) and critical quality attributes (CQAs) to ensure process reliability.
Help define control dimensions during molding, using statistical analysis to validate that if a single critical dimension is within tolerance, other dependent dimensions will also be within tolerance.
Active participant in CAPA and Customer Complaint meetings.
Required Skills & Abilities
Strong manufacturing process development and quality validation expertise.
Proficiency in process validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), documentation, and quality systems.
Knowledge of CAD platforms and design experience for fixturing and jigs, SolidWorks preferred.
Experience in pre and post‐molding operations such as initiating ECOs, setting up BOMs, labeling, packaging, fixturing, ultrasonic and spin welding, gluing, leak testing, and washing.
Strong personal time management skills to effectively align individual timelines with broader project schedules.
Strong analytical and problem‐solving skills with a hands‐on approach to troubleshooting process issues.
Experience working within ERP and QMS systems; IQMS experience is a significant benefit.
Proficiency in label‐generating software, Minitab, and inspection tools such as CMM, Zeiss, and Vertex vision systems.
Knowledge of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and process improvement methodologies.
Familiarity with FDA, ISO 13485/9001, and other regulated industry manufacturing standards is a plus.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to document and present findings effectively.
Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field preferred.
Preferred experience in injection molding, 3D printing, or other regulated industries such as military, aerospace, medical device, or food manufacturing.
Experience with process validation, IQ/OQ/PQ, and quality documentation.
Physical & Environmental Requirements
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Hands‐on work in a manufacturing environment, including standing, walking, and interacting with production equipment.
Ability to lift up to 15 pounds occasionally.
Must be able to access and inspect various areas of manufacturing and production.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job description is subject to change at any time in order to meet the business needs of Aprios Custom MFG.
Project Engineer
Engineer Job 11 miles from Cottage Grove
Project Engineer - Heavy Civil Construction
We are seeking a Project Engineer to support construction projects in the Minnesota region. This role involves working closely with Project Managers, Engineers, and Superintendents to ensure successful project execution from start to finish.
Responsibilities
Assist field teams, including Project Managers and Superintendents, with project execution.
Communicate effectively with design teams, subcontractors, and other stakeholders.
Help coordinate project layout and identify critical work items.
Assist in procurement of long-lead materials and equipment.
Interpret construction drawings and specifications for field teams.
Ensure subcontractor work meets project specifications and quality standards.
Generate and process RFIs as needed.
Participate in safety programs and ensure compliance with OSHA regulations.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
Previous experience in construction preferred, with heavy civil experience being a plus.
Familiarity with scheduling software (Primavera P6, MS Project) is a plus.
Recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
This role offers the opportunity to work on large-scale infrastructure projects, develop key industry skills, and be part of a team dedicated to building the future.
Project Engineer
Engineer Job 19 miles from Cottage Grove
Join us at Ancoats - a fast-growing, boutique construction company based in the Twin Cities. We believe in simplicity, and as such we have two priorities: our customers and our people. We'd love for you to come aboard at the ground floor, where you can grow your career alongside the business, accelerate quickly, and be rewarded for your contributions with industry-leading compensation and benefits. Your future is bright at Ancoats!
The ideal candidate is well-versed in partnering with subcontractors, design partners, and customers to advance construction projects in a safe, organized and timely fashion. They will also effectively identify and monitor project risks on behalf of the company and customer. Our company believes customer service is paramount. This candidate must be a natural leader with the proven ability to communicate effectively with all project stakeholders.
Responsibilities
The Project Engineer is primarily responsible for the coordination of construction projects in support of the Superintendents and Project Management team. Tasks may include but not be limited to:
RFIs, Submittals, and Change Management including coordination with trade partners, superintendent, and project manager
Field Verification of in-progress work, including Quality and Safety inspections
Interface with Design Partners and Customers with professional, confident communication including solution-focused issue resolution
Schedule review and management, including material procurement per required deadlines
Effectively run meetings with project partners
Review of design documents for completeness and constructability
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in related field (Construction Engineering, Civil/Architectural Engineering Construction Management, or other applicable engineering degree)
Strong business acumen in project planning and management
Strong verbal, written, and organizational skills
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Professional attitude and strong customer service skills
Manufacturing Engineer - Electropolishing Equipment
Engineer Job 32 miles from Cottage Grove
Akkodis is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for a Contract job with a client in Maple Grove MN. Ideally looking for applicants with a solid background in the Medical Device Manufacturing industry.
Pay Range: $35 - $45/hour; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.
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1. Works cooperatively with R&D, Process Development, Quality, Production, Regulatory, Equipment Engineering, Supply Chain, and Marketing to ensure project success.
2. Designs and coordinates standard engineering tests and experiments.
3. Designs, procures, and fabricates equipment tooling and fixtures.
4. Performs troubleshooting on new and existing products/process problems as related to design, material, or processes.
5. Summarizes, analyzes, and draws conclusions from test results.
6. Completes and manages Capital Equipment Request Authorizations (CERA's).
7. Prepares standard reports/documents to communicate results to the technical community.
8. May lead cross-functional project teams.
9. Identifies, implements, and manages equipment requirements to support production goals.
10. Trains and/or provides work direction to operators/technicians.
Qualifications
2 Years with BS or 2 Years with MS
Automated process knowledge
Preferred Skills:
1. Experience with manufacturing equipment including gantry systems.
2. Safety mindset with experience working with product builders.
3. Experience with electrochemical metal finishing processes.
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Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.
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Current Products Engineer
Engineer Job 28 miles from Cottage Grove
In this role, you will be responsible for supporting existing products in water treatment markets sold in retail, commercial, and e-commerce channels. Specifically, these activities in this position include product enhancements and additions, cost improvements, identifying potential alternate sources, and investigation of quality concerns. In addition, the design and development of new products is an element of this role.
Essential Functions:
Perform recurring engineering activities on existing products as needed and work cross functionally to solve problems.
Identify cost savings or multi-sourcing opportunities. Support development of these work plans, including work breakdown structures, cost estimates, and schedules. Drive implementation of approved plans.
Assist the integration of new and revised products into manufacturing.
Initiate and execute engineering change orders, including CAD model/drawing creation and modification.
Monitor active engineering change orders and coordinate completion with inter-department resources.
Respond to design related CAPAs (Corrective Actions and Preventive Actions)
Assist in the development of new product designs and testing.
Review FAIRs and approve tools
Assist with quality surveillance audits.
Communicate and report project status to supervisor
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering or scientific discipline such as Chemical, Materials or Mechanical Engineering.
5+ years engineering experience related to Product Design.
The ability to see and respond to dangerous situations
The ability to lift 20 pounds
The ability to climb in and out of spas
The ability to work in a fast-paced, small team environment under minimal supervision to accomplish planned goals as well as address unplanned product issues.
Ability to travel up to10%
Embrace and foster company values of Integrity, Excellence, People Chemistry, Golden Rule, Courage and Servant-Leadership.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with engineering testing, tool qualification, and product validation.
Knowledgeable in the design and methods used to produce injection molded, blow molded, printed, and machined components.
Exhibit the application of independent engineering judgment, theories, and first principles to concept and product development.
Pool, water processing, filtration, pumping, chemical dilution, or other fluid processing knowledge desirable.
Experience managing product development and improvement projects in a cross-functional environment and meet time, quality, and cost goals.
Experience providing customer support in a technical capacity.
Exhibit the ability to interface with suppliers to identify and implement new processes, approve tools, review designs, and improve or address quality issues.
Proficient in communication with technical and non-technical audiences via e-mail, presentations, application notes, FAQ's, test procedures, reports, and engineering specifications.
Moderately proficient in the use of common hand and power tools necessary to build and modify prototypes and fixtures.
Proficient with SolidWorks (preferred) or other 3D CAD software and MS Office suite.
Senior Cisco Contact Center Engineer
Engineer Job 18 miles from Cottage Grove
Are you an experienced Senior Cisco Contact Center Engineer with a desire to excel? If so, then Talent Software Services may have the job for you! Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Cisco Contact Center Engineer to work at their company in Bloomington, MN.
Position Summary: Currently hiring for a Senior Cisco Contact Center Engineer . This role is accountable for the applications and telephony infrastructure supporting contact center agents across the organization. In this hands-on role, you will leverage your knowledge of contact center best practices to support our contact centers. Primary responsibility is to collaborate with our leaders and employees to design and implement contact center solutions that meet our business needs. The candidate must have excellent communication skills and ability to explain technology to non-technical individuals. The candidate must be able to manage multiple work streams and have excellent time management to meet agreed upon deadlines. Other responsibilities include developing, installing, troubleshooting, and maintaining Cisco contact center systems and solutions. The engineer will resolve issues and perform installations in collaboration with other Cisco engineers and analysts, infrastructure teams, network team, business users, and vendors. The engineer will develop, test, and update disaster recovery plans, ensure security compliance and change management. This position also analyzes utilization levels, monitors traffic, proposes configuration or technology changes to meet service levels, and oversees the design and execution of upgrades and maintenance activities on the contact center platforms. The engineer in this role will also participate in projects, strategic initiatives, and provide recommendations and strategic advice.
Primary Responsibilities/Accountabilities:
Provides support on the selection, implementation, installation, and maintenance of all communications related systems.
Troubleshoots contact center and communication systems issues.
Coordinates with vendors and organizational staff the installation and planning of moves, adds, and changes of services.
Tests and updates disaster recovery plans; ensuring adequate availability and capacity for enterprise communications.
Conducts telecommunications analyses and identifies cost savings opportunities.
Analyzes quarterly traffic/busy studies for the telephone and voicemail systems/network/ACD groups.
Assists with the assessment and optimization of hardware, software, and network design through review and analysis of user needs.
Monitors utilization levels and trends throughout the organization to determine if service levels are being met.
Conducts feasibility studies for small to moderate projects.
Coordinates project tasks, ensuring adequate planning and resource allocation.
Creates, maintains, and updates Contact center and communication systems infrastructure diagrams and other documentation.
Participates in technology roadmap discussions and planning.
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science in Information Systems, Telecommunications, or Business Management or equivalent experience
5+ years of experience in hardware/network design, equipment vendors and carriers and specifically the following systems on prem or on the cloud:
Cisco Unified Contact Center Enterprise (UCCE)
Cisco Finesse
Cisco Unified Intelligence Center (CUIC)
Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM)
Cisco Unity Connection (CUC)
Cisco Unified Customer Voice Portal (CVP)
Passion for helping customers & exceeding customer expectations.
Excellent people skills and ability to build effective relationships with staff at all levels.
Design, Implement, Edit and Optimize call flows.
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Detail-oriented and proven organizational skills.
Strong interpersonal relationship skills
Strong critical thinking skills
Excellent desktop tool usage including Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint functionality.
Experience with Agile project management and Scrum methodology
Exercise considerable initiative, planning, judgment, and work independently.
Experience performing disaster recovery testing.
Drive to any location, and be available outside normal business hours, including weekends.
Serves on a team on-call rotation schedule to address emergency production issues after hours.
Translate technical jargon and concepts into easy-to-understand language.
Knowledge of VOIP and QOS
General Understanding of Network Protocols e.g.: DHCP, DNS, LDAP, VLANS, SIP, FTP, SSH, and TCP/IP
Preferred:
Cisco Certifications or have relevant experience.
SIP voice services experience.
SIP / CUBE Knowledge
SIP integrations to 3rd party applications (Avaya Session Manager, Cisco CVP, etc.)
Voice Gateways configuration, deployment, and troubleshooting.
Courtesy Call Back (CCB)
Experience building/designing new queues.
Providing support and reporting
Ability to reverse engineer existing queues.
Cisco Emergency Responder (CER)
Calabrio/call recording:
Experience with infrastructure support and troubleshooting
QM forms design experience
Experience with the Calabrio WFM module
Application Engineer
Engineer Job 28 miles from Cottage Grove
Industrial Inspection & Analysis is looking for an Application Engineer to join our Lab group at our Minnetonka, MN location.
The Application Engineer is primarily responsible for supporting Engineering Services projects as a subject matter expert completing customers projects in a timely fashion and within budget. Engineering functions include CT and Laser scanning, Reverse Engineering, Virtual Dimensional Inspection, Comparative Analysis, Computer Aided Verification (CAV), and more.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Provide Story Worthy service to our Engineering Services customers ensuring that projects are accurate, complete, and delivered on time.
Operating multiple scanning platforms to accurately capture part geometries and editing point cloud data to produce optimal scan quality.
Able to work with multiple software packages including SolidWorks, Polyworks, Geomagic Wrap, Smart Profile, Design X, Control X.
Completing customer projects including CAV, Reverse Engineering, Inspection, or Modeling.
Grow and maintain strong relationships with existing customers while developing relationships with new customers.
Working closely with customers to gather information for quoting and complete project closeout meetings.
Maintain a clean work environment that always offers customers a “tour ready” appearance.
Nondestructive Testing (NDT) using CT and Radiography.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
BS Mechanical Engineering or related degree from an accredited college or university
Experience with metrology and model-based inspection methods using structured light scanning, laser scanning, CT Scanning, Real-Time X-Ray, and/or FARO Measuring Arm.
Proficient using SolidWorks. Advanced modeling techniques including surface modeling and reverse engineering from point cloud or mesh data greatly preferred.
Strongly prefer manufacturing experience in Injection Molding, Machining, Additive Manufacturing, or similar industry.
Understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance (GD&T) and general blueprint reading.
Strong skills with Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel, etc.
Be a confident problem solver able to make timely decisions independently.
Be a motivated, results-oriented professional with a strong willingness to learn, independently if necessary.
Ability to work with cross-functional teams across a broad range of disciplines.
Excellent communication skills and strong ability to work with customers
Nondestructive testing background and/or certifications a plus.
Nuclear Engineer
Engineer Job 19 miles from Cottage Grove
To be eligible to enlist in the U.S. Navy, candidates must be between the ages of 18-34
The most powerful energy sources in the world need the most powerful minds behind them. As a Nuclear Reactors Engineer, youll be responsible for researching, designing, maintaining, operating and regulating the nuclear reactors and power plants that drive the most advanced fleet of submarines and aircraft carriers on Earth. Here, you can fuel a passion for problem-solving by defining and redefining the cutting edge of nuclear propulsion, while setting the standard in nuclear reactor research and regulation.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Naval Reactors Engineers have oversight of the Navy's entire fleet of nuclear-powered ships as well as shore-based prototypes and nuclear propulsion support facilities for Americas Navy. The wide array of technical areas involved in the Naval Nuclear Propulsion program include:
Reactor and fluid systems design
Reactor physics
Materials development
Component design such as steam generators, pumps and valves
Instrumentation and control of reactor, steam and electric plants
Testing and quality control
Shielding
Chemistry and radiological controls
As a Navy Reactors Engineer stationed at Naval Reactors Headquarters in Washington, D.C., you will provide technical oversight while managing projects ranging from reactor design to fleet operations to de-fueling and decommissioning warships.
PAY AND BENEFITS
From the day you start, youll receive:
Competitive salary
Free health insurance
Free housing
A retirement plan
30 days paid vacation per year
EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES
In addition to the best-in-class training and state-of-the-art facilities, current undergrad students who meet the prerequisite background will also get the chance to get paid while finishing school through the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate (NUPOC) program. Students in majors like mathematics, engineering, physics and chemistry may receive preferred acceptance into the program.
If accepted into the NUPOC program as an aspiring Naval Reactors Engineer, you can:
Receive a salary in excess of $4,000 per month for up to 18 months prior to your college graduation
Receive an immediate one-time sign-on bonus of $15,000
Enjoy military health care benefits while you are a student in the program
Postgraduate Education Opportunities
As a Naval Reactors Engineer, once youre out of school youll have a position waiting as a respected professional and Officer affiliated with the most accomplished nuclear program on earth. Beyond undergraduate and formal Navy training and education, you can pursue additional graduate education through the following:
Post-9/11 GI Bill
Navy Tuition Assistance Program
Completing Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) at one of the various service colleges
Using Tuition Assistance to attend online or in-person graduate programs during shore assignments.
Navy College Program
VOLED Assistance Center
VOLED Region Advisors
The Naval Postgraduate School (NPS)
Navy War College (NWC)
USAF Air University Air Command and Staff College
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
U.S. citizen between the ages of 19 and 29. Exceptions may be possible up to age 40.
Graduate or current student pursuing a B.A., B.S. or M.S. (preferably major in mathematics, engineering, physics, chemistry or other technical areas).
Those still in school may apply as early as 18 months from completion of an undergraduate degree for Naval Reactors Engineers.
Applicants may also join the NUPOC program as early as 12 months from completion of a master's degree.
Additional academic requirements include:
Completed one academic year of calculus
Completed one academic year of calculus-based physics
A competitive GPA and a minimum grade of "B" in all technical courses
General qualifications may vary depending upon whether youre currently serving, whether youve served before or whether youve never served before.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Preliminary training and eventual staff assignments center around Naval Reactors Headquarters at the Navy Yard in Washington, D.C. At Headquarters, you will be a part of an elite, streamlined staff of roughly 500 people who oversee the entire Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program from cradle to grave.
Even junior-level Naval Reactors Engineers assume responsibility for key technical work in a variety of state-of-the-art facilities, including:
Two Department of Energy laboratories
Two nuclear prototype/training sites
Nearly 100 nuclear-powered ships and submarines
Six shipyards
More than 1,000 firms that support the Naval Reactors Program
RequiredPreferredJob Industries
Government & Military