What are the responsibilities and job description for the R&D Engineering Manager position at SJE?
We are Proud to be SJE!
At SJE, we are more than a company — we are a family of brands with a shared vision and mission to provide industry-leading, innovative, and reliable control and monitoring solutions that improve efficiencies, protect the environment, and deliver dependable solutions to our valued customers. We are looking for an R&D Engineering Manager to support our SJE Rhombus and AMI Global brands. This role will work out of our Detroit Lakes, MN location.
Detroit Lakes is the home office for SJE and is the leading manufacturer of our liquid level control products, including pump control panels, alarm systems, float switches, and level monitoring solutions. Our SJE Rhombus brand is a leading provider of liquid level control products and pump control solutions for the water, wastewater, and sewage industries across residential, commercial, municipal, industrial, and agricultural sectors.
Our AMI brand is a leading IoT connectivity solution for equipment via hardware, SaaS, and software. Its gateways and cloud connected solutions enable real-time monitoring, control, analytics, and commercialization support. We provide integration, development, and go-to-market services. Check us out at AMIGlobal.com.
Check us out at SJErhombus.com, amiglobal.com, or SJEinc.com!
The job:
As our R&D Engineering Manager, you will lead a team of engineers and technicians in the development of new products with a focus on Standard Panels, Alarms and Level Sensors. You will deliver innovative and quality products to the industry on time. You will work in close collaboration with our team in Suzhou, China for growth, international product development, component sourcing and cost savings opportunities. You will work in partnership with our AMI Global team for IoT connected product development. You will work collaboratively with our sales team, manufacturing engineers, and multiple other internal teams as well as external customers.
The skills, education, and experience you need:
To succeed in this role, you must have:
- Strong leadership skills managing engineering or product development teams
- Experience in Hardware and Firmware design preferred
- Willingness to incorporate new technologies into product design
- New product development from concept through launch
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Strong collaboration and communication skills across technical and non-technical teams
- Experience with regulatory approvals, product testing, and technical documentation
A 4-year degree in Engineering or equivalent degree and 7-10 years of experience are required.
Answering your questions:
When you are considering a new job, it is normal to have a ton of questions. Here are a few questions we are asked all the time.
- What are the hours? Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.
- What is your Paid Time Off and holiday policy? Up to 240 hours of Flex Time Off in your first year plus 8 paid holidays.
- What is the starting wage? The starting salary for this position is $120,000 - $150,000/year depending on experience.
- What benefits do you offer? We offer a robust benefits package including 401k match, health, life, short-term and long-term disability insurance as well as dental and vision programs you need to take care of your family, along with other benefit options. Check out our full benefits package!
- What is my commute? Plug this address into Google Maps: 22650 Co Hwy 6, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501.
We will answer more of your questions during the first interview. Expect to hear about the next steps if you meet the job requirements.
Why Work With Us
At SJE, we believe in empowering our employees to grow professionally while making a real impact. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, and a collaborative culture that encourages creativity and problem-solving. Join us and become a part of something bigger. Join a company where you’re not just working - you’re building a legacy!
Learn more and apply on-line at www.sjeinc.com. SJE is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary : $120,000 - $150,000