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Senior Design Engineer

Minnesota - Developer

Hollstadt Overview

Hollstadt Consulting is a management and technology consulting firm dedicated to placing professionals at engagements where they will excel. When you work with us, you'll work with a refreshingly real company led and staffed by seasoned experts who are also down-to-earth, good people. We're committed to treating you with respect and helping you achieve your career aspirations.

Since 1990, Hollstadt has been a trusted partner to more than 150 domestic and global companies and has successfully completed over 3,000 projects. Our continued growth has created challenging and rewarding opportunities for accomplished IT and Business Consultants. Hollstadt Consulting is an equal opportunity employer including disability/veteran.

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Job Description

Role: Senior Design Engineer

Location: Onsite in New Ulm or Eden Prairie, MN

Salary: $95,000 - $150,000, dependent on skills and qualifications


POSITION SUMMARY:

Provide technical guidance and design authority for the Engineering group. The position will be responsible for assurance of all electromagnetic design criteria as well as thermal and structural integrity of the designs as well developing testing capability for complete motor/system assemblies. Position will interface internally and externally to address budgets, schedules and resourcing.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Conduct defined including but not limited to magnetic, thermal and structural design, safety analysis and FEA for new products from inception.
  • Perform project budget plans, schedules and implementation planning for new platform development projects
  • Review of customer requirements and generation of compliances matrices to specifications and S.O.W.’s
  • Technical oversight on all legacy and new projects. 
  • Conduct defined tasks including but not limited to Design and documentation to improve process understanding and quality improvement, using commonly used concepts, practices, and engineering methodologies.
  • Interact occasionally with other production facilities as needed to maintain production of assigned customers and products.
  • Mentoring and development of E/O’s within all aspects of the organization.
  • Recommend new manufacturing processes and procedural development for new technologies introduced.
  • Recommendation of new technologies to improve manufacturing efficiency, hardware performance and safety
  • Evaluate legacy systems and processes and recommend improvements
  • Conduct and or be consulted on Root Cause and Corrective action oversight and failure analysis that impact the organizations performance.
  • Interface with all departments to assure communication of projects goals and requirements.
  • Lead project teams to successfully complete new projects.
  • Assume added responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Education:

  • 4 year degree in a technical field required, or 10 years of relevant experience.

Experience:

  • Minimum of 10 years related experience in Electro-mechanical design.

Knowledge/Skills:

  • Excellent problem solving skills. Strong independent decision making and analytical abilities to make on the spot decisions.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing.
  • Must exhibit a curious, positive, team-oriented, enthusiastic approach.
  • Great work ethic and willingness to ethically do what needs to be done.
  • Proficient computer skills and experience with Solid works, Microsoft Office, or similar software.
  • Understanding of machining capabilities and technologies.
  • May require up to 10% travel to customers and suppliers.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel; frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. Specific vision ability by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.  

 

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

 

Other Requirements:

Because employees in this position must handle information covered by the International Trade and Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR), successful applicants will be required to verify their identity and their status as a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, or person granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S.



Benefits + Perks

Comprehensive Benefit Plan

Hollstadt offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, paid sick leave, and retirement benefits to eligible employees. With three different medical plans to choose from, you can enroll in the coverage you need from individual to family, or anywhere in between!

Remarketing Process

Hollstadt is based on retention and relationships. We get to know your strengths and career wishes throughout your assignment and then start remarket discussions 6-8 weeks prior to your end date. By being proactive, we are able to keep your down time between assignments as short as possible, unless you choose otherwise.

Professional Development

Hollstadt offers on-demand training through our consultant portal. Trainings give our consultants the continuing education they need to excel on their projects. Many of our courses apply towards continuing education credits and we have an entire training hub dedicated to upskilling in Artificial Intelligence (AI).

401k + Matching

One popular benefit is our 401(k) match on the first 4% of your contributions. Hollstadt wants to help you reach your long-term financial goals and understands that planning for your future is critical. Consultants also have access to support from a Financial Advisor.

Bonus Opportunities

We appreciate and reward loyalty. Join Hollstadt, stay for 5 years, and we’ll give you a $5,000 Longevity Award bonus! Additionally, we know great talent knows other great talent. If you are on contract with Hollstadt and refer one of your connections who gets placed, we’ll pay you $1,000!

Ongoing Support & Networking

We have made a significant investment in building a support program for our consultant team - so you never have to feel like you are going it alone. We also have a Consultant Coach program which acts like a 'work buddy' to provide a safe ear for questions or concerns at your client site.