Embedded Engineer

  • Location: Maple Grove , Minnesota
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #52620

A leading industrial technology innovator is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to support the development of next-generation, high-performance hardware systems. This is a newly created role driven by a major product launch initiative, offering direct visibility into engineering leadership and long-term growth potential.

In this role, you’ll design, develop, and test embedded software powering advanced control systems. You’ll collaborate cross-functionally with hardware and product teams to ensure seamless system integration while contributing to performance optimization and product scalability.

Key Requirements:

  • 3+ years of embedded software development experience
  • Strong proficiency in embedded Linux environments
  • Solid C/C++ programming skills
  • Experience with microcontrollers and hardware/software integration
  • Ability to debug, test, and support production systems

What Sets This Apart:

  • Newly created position with long-term design ownership
  • Direct impact on a flagship product launch
  • Flat team structure with high visibility to leadership
  • Exposure to cutting-edge industrial automation technologies

This is a full-time, onsite opportunity with competitive compensation, bonus potential, and flexible PTO.

Plant HR Director

  • Location: Maple Grove, Minnesota
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #52587

Plant HR Director 
Location: North Metro (Onsite, 5 days/week)
Compensation: $160,000 (Base/Midpoint) + Bonus

I am partnering with a fast-growing, values-driven food manufacturing organization in the North Metro to identify a Plant HR Director. This is a highly visible, hands-on role supporting a 24/7 operation and partnering closely with plant leadership to drive culture, performance, and talent outcomes.

This leader will serve as a trusted advisor to operations and corporate leaders, while maintaining a consistent presence on the production floor and across shifts.

What You’ll Do

  • Partner with plant and business leaders on workforce planning, performance, and team effectiveness
  • Maintain a visible presence on the manufacturing floor; build trust with hourly and salaried employees
  • Lead employee relations, including investigations and coaching leaders through complex situations
  • Drive talent development, succession planning, and performance management processes
  • Support and coach frontline leaders to build capability and accountability
  • Strengthen culture and engagement across a fast-paced, shift-based environment

What We’re Looking For

  • Proven HR leadership experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
  • Strong employee relations and leadership coaching capability
  • Comfortable operating in a hands-on, high-visibility role on the plant floor
  • Ability to navigate fast pace, ambiguity, and shifting priorities with a grounded, practical approach
  • Willingness to work onsite daily and flex schedule to support 2nd/3rd shift and occasional weekends as needed

This is a unique opportunity to step into a critical leadership role within a growing organization where HR is deeply embedded in the business and culture.

If this sounds like you, please apply directly. I’ll be scheduling interviews with Minnesota-based candidates only who closely align with the industry and scope of the role.

Estimating Leader- Heavy Highway

  • Location: Maple Grove, Minnesota
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #52510

The Estimating Manager leads and oversees the process of creating cost estimates for projects, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and efficiency. They are responsible for developing and implementing estimating standards, procedures, and methodologies, as well as managing a team of estimators. They are accountable for estimating success and building and maintaining a consistent backlog.

Engineering Manager

  • Location: Maple Grove , Minnesota
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #52483

SkyWater is partnering with a small, privately held manufacturing company in the Northwest Metro that’s looking to hire an Engineering Manager for their growing team! Our client is a well-established metal fabrication business that has recently been backed by an investment group and is preparing for significant growth over the next several years. This is a newly created role driven by that growth, and this individual will play a key role in building out engineering processes, leading technical teams, and helping scale operations. The Engineering Manager will oversee the engineering, tooling, and maintenance functions while leading new product launches, capital equipment improvements, and process improvements on the floor. We’re looking for a hands-on engineering leader with a strong manufacturing background (ideally within metal fabrication or a similar environment), experience leading engineering projects, and the ability to work cross-functionally with internal teams (operations, leadership and sales groups). Our client is offering a competitive compensation package, strong benefits, and the opportunity to step into a high-impact role where you can help shape the future of the organization!

Litigation Attorney

  • Location: Maple Grove, Minnesota
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #52302

I am assisting a Twin Cities boutique general practice law firm with adding a litigation attorney to their tight-knit and collaborative group. This firm, located in the Southwest suburbs of Minneapolis, has a fantastic culture, great benefits, a low billable hour requirement to maximize bonus potential, and ample opportunities for growth and business development. Compensation ranges from $85-125k. If interested, please apply here or send your resume to griebel@skywatersearch.com. 

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