Sr Systems Engineer

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• Posted: October 20,2026

SkyWater is partnering with an existing client in the Twin Cities to find a Sr. Systems Engineer for their engineering team! This is a customer-facing role where you’ll take NPD projects from quote through execution. The Sr. Systems Engineer will help design custom systems built around each customer’s specific application. Our client is a long-standing engineering & systems solutions provider that serves a mix of industrial and mobile equipment manufacturers. They work with some of the biggest names in the industry as well as smaller to mid-sized companies across the Midwest. Every project is different, so this is a great fit for an engineer who wants variety, enjoys working on new product development projects, and is ready to step into a senior engineering role where you’ll mentor & develop junior engineers. Our client is offering a strong base salary plus a quarterly bonuses, excellent benefits, and the chance to grow your career with an organization that keeps investing in new technology!

Responsibilities

• Work directly with customers to define their technical project requirements and build quotes for custom-engineered systems.
• Size and specify components, and develop system designs, circuit layouts, & schematics.
• Prepare bills of material, drawings, and supporting technical documentation for each project.
• Configure system parameters & controller settings, and work with in-house software team as needed.
• Manage a varied project load, from several smaller jobs to a few large-scale programs.
• Act as a technical resource & mentor for junior engineers and help set day-to-day priorities.
• Support continuous improvement and safety initiatives.
• Other duties or responsibilities as assigned.

Desired Skills And Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field. o Or Associate’s Degree in Fluid Power or a related technical field of study.
• 5+ years of similar engineering experience (systems, project, applications, etc.) o 10+ years of similar experience with an Associate’s Degree.
• Experience working in either mechanical power transmission / drive systems (conveyors, belts, pulleys, sprockets) or hydraulic/fluid power systems (mobile or industrial).
• Experience programming or configuring industrial or mobile controllers / drives is a plus.
• Strong communication skills (both written & verbal) and the ability to work with project stakeholders.
• Ability to travel to customer sites as needed (about 10-15%).