Client Analytics & Relationship Analyst

  • Location: St. Paul , Minnesota
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #51762

We are working with a local private $12B+ firm to help build out their Intermediary Distribution team.

This person will play a critical role as a liaison between the firm and its relationships with financial advisors, banks, consultants and external professionals working alongside the VP of Investor Relations. This role will have a heavy focus on financial data and analytics to enhance service. 

Products include Mutual Funds, ETFs, Private Funds and Separately Managed Accounts.

We are looking for someone who can help create client service plans, provide support and marketing materials, answer questions and plan seminars. 

Investment knowledge and strong salesforce experience desired. 

FINRA Series 7 & 63 or ability to obtain strongly desired.

Hybrid with great culture and benefits.

Field Service Engineer

  • Location: St. Paul
  • Remote: Remote
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #51724

We are looking for experienced Field Service Engineers who have automation and preferably packaging equipment experience within the food and beverage industry. 

  • Fanuc robots and RsLogix experience
  • If outside of the Twin Cities, the individual can be remote and travel 100%, domestically
  • If within the Twin Cities, it’d most likely be 25% on-site and 75% travel, domestically
  • Full-time opportunity with full benefits (health, vision, dental, 401K, etc)
  • Hourly Pay + Time and 1/2 for OT and double time on Sundays
  • Project length is 2 weeks, maximum

This company is currently growing at 50% and will be adding 10 Field Service Engineers to their team, immediately. 

If interested in learning more, please email Corey Thonn at: cthonn@skywatersearch.com

 

Controls Engineer

  • Location: St. Paul
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #50845

SUMMARY
The Controls Engineer III is responsible for developing innovative automation solutions for packaging machinery. This role provides leadership to a cross-functional team of mechanical and controls engineers, assembly technicians, and validation staff in a matrix organization, with an emphasis on new product development and engineering for commercial products. Working closely with the Electrical Engineering Manager, this individual specifies new equipment in alignment with market needs.

This job description highlights the primary responsibilities and authority of the position but is not intended to be all-inclusive.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

New Machinery Development

  • Create new machinery concepts, including automation specifications, configuration options, and cost targets for prototype systems.

  • Estimate time and material requirements for new machinery quotes.

  • Direct concept development using test rigs and components.

  • Present specifications for milestone reviews and maintain updated documentation.

  • Report project deviations, risks, and cost variances to the Electrical Engineering Manager.

Engineering of New Equipment and Machinery Lines

  • Develop automation platforms, control architectures, electrical assemblies, schematics, and bills of material (BOMs).

  • Design control cabinet layouts, conduit systems, and program HMI, PLC, and robotic control software.

  • Document BOMs and ensure accuracy for product configuration.

  • Manage and record all Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) and Engineering Change Notices (ECNs).

  • Lead technical design reviews to ensure peer review and knowledge sharing.

  • Ensure compliance with all applicable safety standards (OSHA, EU Machinery Directive, and local authorities) and integrate safety risk assessments.

  • Provide project management and technical leadership from order entry through field testing.

  • Serve as the technical liaison with customers, sales, and project management, communicating specifications, project plans, and change orders.

  • Direct assembly and validation staff during build and test phases.

  • Partner with sales, project management, and service teams to resolve technical field issues.

  • Upon field test completion, transfer prototype documentation to the commercial engineering team.

Process Improvement and Knowledge Sharing

  • Mentor colleagues in machinery development practices and serve as a subject matter expert (SME) in key competency areas.

  • Support refinement of the product development process to improve lead times, cost efficiency, quality, and safety.

  • Stay current on automation technologies and share insights with the engineering team.

  • Report machine performance and safety concerns to the Electrical Engineering Manager.

  • Perform other duties as assigned.


EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or associate degree in Engineering with 7+ years of relevant experience designing and programming PLC, HMI, and servo control systems.

  • Experience with high-speed servo-driven machinery required.

  • Familiarity with Allen-Bradley (AB) and Fanuc PLC systems.

  • Proficiency with Rockwell Automation software and hardware (RSLogix5000, ControlLogix, CompactLogix, PowerFlex VFDs, Kinetix servo drives, PanelView HMIs) preferred.

  • 5+ years of AutoCAD experience in schematic generation required.

  • Experience with 3D parametric CAD and Product Data Management (PDM) systems preferred.

  • Prior exposure to packaging or cam-driven machinery preferred.

  • Experience specifying robotics and pick-and-place systems preferred.

  • Project management and customer-facing experience strongly preferred.


TECHNICAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES

  • Capable of designing and managing control systems for machinery and integrated packaging lines.

  • Strong ability to read, analyze, and troubleshoot electrical schematics and engineering software.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.

  • Skilled in mentoring and leading design and project teams.

  • Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, and critical thinking abilities.

  • Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, dynamic environment.


INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION

  • Communicates effectively, both verbally and in writing, with individuals and groups at all levels, internal and external.

  • Works collaboratively with cross-functional teams and demonstrates flexibility in partnering with diverse personalities.

  • Contributes to team problem-solving by suggesting ideas and resolving issues constructively.

Civil/Environmental Engineer

  • Location: St Paul, Minnesota
  • Remote: Remote
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #50826

Project Civil/Environmental Engineer with experience in civil or environmental design to support solid waste and environmental infrastructure projects. This role offers exposure to diverse projects – from landfill and recycling facility design to stormwater and grading systems – with the flexibility to work hybrid in the St Paul area or remotely within the region.

 

visit us

601 Carlson Parkway | Suite 900 Minneapolis, Minnesota 55305

call us

952-767-9000

stay connected