<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job DescriptionDescription:
Wilson-McShane Corporation, a third-party administrator for Taft Hartley funds, is seeking a full-time COBOL Programmer in our Bloomington, MN office. 
 
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>Consults with supervisor, team members, and end users to gather program specifications including requirements, functionality, and features.</li>
<li>Creates programs according to specifications from supervisor, team members, and end users.</li>
<li>Writes and maintains program, process, and systems documentation.</li>
<li>Designs and creates user interface screens, reports, and system interfaces.</li>
<li>Maintains and modifies existing programs as necessary to implement corrections, modifications, and/or enhancements.</li>
<li>Other duties as assigned.</li>
</ul>
The schedule is 8am-5pm, Monday-Friday with a 1-hour lunch and the position offers a hybrid schedule pending the completion of the initial training process.
 
This position is an exempt position with a compensation range of $72,000 - $100,000 per year and incudes benefits such as the following:
<ul>
<li>Low Deductible Health, Prescription Drug and Dental Benefits</li>
<li>Voluntary Vision, Accident, Critical Illness and Pet Insurance</li>
<li>Flexible Spending Account (FSA)</li>
<li>Employer Contribution to 401(k)-No Match Required</li>
<li>401(k) and Roth 401(k)</li>
<li>Paid Holidays and Paid time off</li>
<li>Dependent Care Reimbursement Account</li>
<li>Life Insurance and AD&amp;D</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Program, including access to confidential counseling (virtual and in-person)</li>
</ul>
To perform this job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
<ul>
<li>Attention to detail.</li>
<li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills.</li>
<li>Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.</li>
<li>Works well in both individual and team settings.</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to learn new skills.</li>
<li>Shares expertise with other team members.</li>
<li>Effectively manages time and workload priorities in a quickly shifting environment.</li>
<li>Looks for ways to improve process efficiency and quality.</li>
<li>Experience with or exposure to the following is highly preferred: SQL Server, HTML/CSS, current programming languages (i.e. C#, F#, etc.), Unisys Databridge.</li>
<li>Ability to travel up to 5%</li>
</ul>
Requirements:

COBOL PROGRAMMER

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job DescriptionDescription:
WHO WE ARE
Through our offering of furniture, walls, and audio-visual solutions, Continua Interiors is on a mission to transform the way people work, learn and heal across the Midwest. Continua places great importance on fostering a supportive work environment that values culture, community, and connection with both team members and clients. We are not just a company; we are a movement, reshaping the dealer landscape across the Midwest.
 
OUR CORE VALUES
Strive To Be Great | Do Hard Things | Stronger Together | Own It
 
ACCOUNTABILITIES: 
<ul>
<li>Lead, Manage + Hold Accountable</li>
<li>Project Management</li>
<li>Invoice Forecasting</li>
</ul>
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:
<ul>
<li>Lead, Manage, and Hold Accountable Project Management team.</li>
<li>Optimize maximum staff productivity through project reviews, prioritizing, and coordinating staff schedules, and managing workload distribution. </li>
<li>Monitor project progress, reallocating resources or adjusting timelines to meet goals and deliverables. </li>
<li>Champion the use of best-in-class tools and project management methodologies across the team. </li>
<li>Provide coaching, development and mentoring to Project Managers to elevate team performance and engagement. </li>
<li>Ensure change orders are created, communicated, and approved by Client Stakeholders for any work outside of the original project scope.</li>
<li>Monitor and manage the project management department budget within the guidelines provided by the Senior Leadership Team. </li>
<li>Represent Project Managers at leadership meetings, expressing project and staff concerns, seeking feedback on Project Manager performance and assisting in the dissemination of Company decisions back to the Project Managers.</li>
<li>Oversee hiring, onboarding and professional development of Project Managers, ensuring a high-performing team. </li>
<li>Partner with People + Culture on performance, compensation and hiring practices. </li>
<li>Ensure proper project coordination and communication processes are followed by Project Managers beginning at RFP through project inception to final punch list.</li>
<li>Ensure key steps of the order fulfillment process are followed including project schedule creation, order planning and management, pre-installation meeting, scheduling and status communication, punch list, and project closeout.</li>
<li>Maintain clear process documentation and drive accountability amongst the team. </li>
<li>Lead the project management team to work collaboratively with customers, architects, designers, general contractors, flooring contractors, voice/data/audio visual contractors, electricians, and other project participants to ensure the expected customer project outcome.</li>
<li>Facilitate continuous quality improvement for project management processes and procedures to ensure maximum productivity and excellent customer service.</li>
<li>Maintain responsibility for accurate monthly project completion projections and invoice forecasting. </li>
</ul>
WHAT WE BRING TO THE TABLE:
<ul>
<li>A State-of-the-Art Facility with incredible technology throughout and a multitude of workspaces at your disposal</li>
<li>Use the EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) methodology to provide tools to help individuals and teams achieve goals, growth, and improvement.</li>
<li>Quarterly All Company Meetings</li>
<li>Community Service opportunities</li>
<li>Company social hours</li>
<li>Ability to use your talents and strengths to make a positive impact</li>
</ul>
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
The hiring compensation range for this position is a base salary of $85,000-$102,500 with eligibility for bonuses. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to the candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and location, as well as internal equity and market considerations. 
 
Benefits available in this position include: 
<ul>
<li>Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance </li>
<li>Company paid Short Term and Long Term Disability insurance</li>
<li>Critical Illness and Accident Insurance </li>
<li>HSA, DCA and FSA options available </li>
<li>Paid time off and holidays </li>
<li>Paid Parental Leave</li>
<li>401k Match (50% of every 1% up to 4%)</li>
</ul>
DISCLOSURES:
Notice: The physical demands described above 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. The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their manager.
 
Notice: This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.
 
Continua is a drug-free workplace. 
 
Continua is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or marital status.
 
Requirements:

Director, Project Management

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job DescriptionDescription:
Sportech is a rapidly growing company in Elk River, MN. We are looking for talented people who wish to join a values-based company that desires to help our people and customers win. We design, manufacture, and assemble cab components and systems for the powersports, golf and turf, industrial and agricultural end markets. Our design and engineering capabilities allow us to provide complex components and assemblies to our original equipment manufacturer customers. We are always on the gas and seeking dynamic, enthusiastic, and motivated individuals to join our extraordinary team.
 
Sportech offers eligible full-time employees a robust and competitive benefits package, which includes:
<ul>
<li>Medical, dental, and vision plan options, including flexible spending accounts (HSA, FSA, and DCA)</li>
<li>Short-term and long-term disability benefits</li>
<li>Basic life insurance and voluntary life insurance</li>
<li>Hospital indemnity plans, pet insurance, and legal/identity theft services</li>
<li>401k plan with up to a 4% employer match</li>
<li>Paid company holidays, paid vacation, and paid volunteer time</li>
<li>Sportech Learning Academy (SLA) with courses offered onsite quarterly, focusing on personal and professional growth and development for employees, and tuition reimbursement options for courses completed outside of Sportech</li>
</ul>
Further benefits information is provided as part of the offer process for any offer extended by Sportech. Pay varies by position and is based on multiple factors including labor market data and, depending on position, may include education, work experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, and/or certifications. Additionally, Sportech takes into account the internal equity of current employees when considering compensation. Sportech’s reasonable and good-faith estimate for the range of new hire compensation at the time of posting for this position is between $64,000 - $74,000 annually. Pay may also include variable compensation from time to time such as overtime for non-exempt positions, shift differential for specific shifts, and/or bonus targets (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).
 
 
Job Summary
The Continuous Improvement Engineer will have a “process improvement and ownership attitude” to provide process leadership and support of overall plant objectives. This individual will have input in numerous areas of the business including warehouse support through production assembly.
<ol>
<li>Ongoing recommendations, support, and implementation of plans for improved safety, quality, delivery and cost.</li>
<li>Assist in improving business processes by utilizing continuous improvement tools and methodologies.</li>
<li>Work with cross functional teams on completion of department projects.</li>
<li>Regularly interacting and providing insight and influence at all levels of the business in leading and encouraging continuous improvement initiatives.</li>
</ol>
 
Essential Job Functions
<ul>
<li>Support the ongoing development of a plant wide continuous improvement culture. Lead project to drive employee engagement, increase organizational capabilities and develop a change culture.</li>
<li>Facilitate problem solving within departments and cross functionally.</li>
<li>Identify opportunities to drive out waste and improve profitability and process efficiency.</li>
<li>Provide expertise in waste reduction, Lean concepts, value stream mapping and cost improvement methods.</li>
<li>Develop relevant training and coaching to ensure employees are properly educated regarding waste reduction, process improvements and cost reduction.</li>
<li>Collaborate with finance department to ensure improvements are being tracked, monitored, and achieving financial improvements stated into original scope of projects.</li>
<li>Recommend, support, and implement improvements, modifications, or additions that will improve work processes.</li>
<li>Take the lead in analyzing the need for new process development to meet company needs.</li>
<li>Prepare justification for capital expenditures.</li>
<li>Review processes and develop and implement strategies to meet company needs.</li>
<li>Contribute to the definition, development, and implementation of LEAN manufacturing initiatives.</li>
</ul>
Requirements:
<ul>
<li>Bachelor's Degree in Business, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, or Electrical Engineering (equivalent work experience will be considered)</li>
<li>3-5 years manufacturing experience required; plastics preferred.</li>
<li>Lean certificate preferred. </li>
<li>Demonstrated motivational, leadership, and coaching skills.</li>
<li>Effective problem-solving skills. Analytically minded and data driven</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to implement change in a way that positively impacts overall department and company performance.</li>
<li>Must be able to handle multiple projects simultaneously.</li>
</ul>

Continuous Improvement Engineer

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job DescriptionDescription:
Hours: Tuesday through Saturday, 9am - 6pm CST in Minneapolis with Hybrid opportunity based on future performance.
 
Job Summary
At Foundation Technologies, we help businesses Get Back to Work by removing technology barriers with a particular focus on Apple environments. As a Help Desk Technician, you’ll be part of the first line of support for organizations that depend on Apple devices to run their day-to-day operations. You’ll work alongside a team of people-first technologists who blend technical skill with real-world empathy, solving problems quickly and clearly for end users. Whether assisting a nonprofit creative team or a growing retail brand, you’ll make a measurable impact by ensuring clients stay productive and confident in their tools.
 
Responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>Support multiple clients with diverse IT environments.</li>
<li>Handle escalated help desk tickets and troubleshoot more complex issues.</li>
<li>Configure and support software applications and cloud services.</li>
<li>Collaborate with onsite technicians to resolve user issues.</li>
<li>Maintain technical documentation and knowledge base articles.</li>
</ul>
 
Requirements:
<ul>
<li>2+ years of IT support experience.</li>
<li>Strong troubleshooting skills across macOS, Windows, and cloud platforms.</li>
<li>Experience with MDM, Active Directory, and SaaS applications.</li>
<li>Strong documentation and process improvement skills.</li>
</ul>
Preferred Skills:
<ul>
<li>ITIL certification or equivalent experience.</li>
<li>Experience with RMM tools and scripting.</li>
<li>Prior experience in a multi-client MSP environment.</li>
</ul>
Expectations:
<ul>
<li>85% Reactive work, 15% Proactive work, 0% Project work</li>
<li>Working in office until utilization exceeds 75% of goal consistently for four weeks in a row</li>
<li>Paid on call for at least four weeks per year</li>
<li>Weekly billable goal of 28 hours</li>
</ul>
This position is bonus eligible, up to 5% of annual salary based on company and team performance
 
Physical Demands
These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions while working. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the job. 
 
While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and hear. No need for the dulcet tones of James Earl Jones, though it isn’t a bad thing. The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision. 
 
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. 
 
Our Core Values
At Foundation Technologies, our core values define who we are and how we work together to create meaningful impact. These values guide our actions, decisions, and interactions, fostering a culture of collaboration, growth, and purpose. The following values are what allow us to create a “People First Culture” at Foundation Technologies: 
 
Good Human
We believe in building a community of trust, kindness, and respect. 
Curious Learner
A relentless curiosity drives us to grow and innovate. 
Driven to Solve
We approach challenges with determination and a focus on results. 
Make a Difference
We strive to leave a positive mark on our company, community, and the world. 
 
We are seeking individuals who not only share these values but also actively embody them in their work and interactions. Join us in creating a culture of purpose and impact at Foundation Technologies. 
 
The Foundation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable laws, directives, and regulations of federal, state, and local governing bodies or agencies. Our organization will not discriminate against or harass any employee based on actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, familial status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, status regarding public assistance, membership or activity in a local human rights commission activity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. 
 
The Foundation will take affirmative steps to ensure that all our employment practices are free of discrimination. Such employment practices include, but are not limited to, the following: hiring, promotion, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, selection, layoff, disciplinary action, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship. We will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities whenever possible. In addition, all employees are expected to perform their essential functions in a manner that supports equal employment opportunities. 
 
Any employee or applicant for employment who believes they have been treated in a way that violates this policy should contact Human Resources. Human Resources will take immediate action to investigate and address allegations of discrimination or harassment confidentially and promptly.

Help Desk Technician

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job DescriptionDescription:
Sportech is a rapidly growing company in Elk River, MN. We are looking for talented people who wish to join a values-based company that desires to help our people and customers win. We design, manufacture, and assemble cab components and systems for the powersports, golf and turf, industrial and agricultural end markets. Our design and engineering capabilities allow us to provide complex components and assemblies to our original equipment manufacturer customers. We are always on the gas and seeking dynamic, enthusiastic, and motivated individuals to join our extraordinary team.
Sportech offers eligible full-time employees a robust and competitive benefits package, which includes:
<ul>
<li>Medical, dental, and vision plan options, including flexible spending accounts (HSA, FSA, and DCA)</li>
<li>Short-term and long-term disability benefits</li>
<li>Basic life insurance and voluntary life insurance</li>
<li>Hospital indemnity plans, pet insurance, and legal/identity theft services</li>
<li>401k plan with up to a 4% employer match</li>
<li>Paid company holidays, paid vacation, and paid volunteer time</li>
<li>Sportech Learning Academy (SLA) with courses offered onsite quarterly, focusing on personal and professional growth and development for employees, and tuition reimbursement options for courses completed outside of Sportech</li>
</ul>
Further benefits information is provided as part of the offer process for any offer extended by Sportech. Pay varies by position and is based on multiple factors including labor market data and, depending on position, may include education, work experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, and/or certifications. Additionally, Sportech takes into account the internal equity of current employees when considering compensation. Sportech’s reasonable and good-faith estimate for the range of new hire compensation at the time of posting for this position is between $95,000 - $115,000 annually. Pay may also include variable compensation from time to time such as overtime for non-exempt positions, shift differential for specific shifts, and/or bonus targets (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).
 
Job Summary
This customer and product development focused position serves as the technical liaison between OEMs, sales, project management and engineering departments during new product development programs. The role of the Project Engineer is to plan, execute and finalize projects according to strict deadlines within budget. This includes managing resources and coordinating efforts of team members to define and deliver project objectives according to the PDP (Product Development Process).
 
Essential Job Functions
<ul>
<li>Develops strong working relationships with customer technical counterparts to serve as their primary liaison to deliver product technical information, manage product specifications, communicate product change information, conduct installation issue resolutions, and facilitate customer requests.</li>
<li>Leads design related component styling, purchasing, and manufacturing issues with emphasis on quality, reliability, timely delivery, and cost.</li>
<li>Effectively lead cross functional teams and direct objectives clearly</li>
<li>Collaborates with project managers and customers to establish a reasonable project development schedule from concept to production implementation that is in line with overall business requirements.</li>
<li>Manage a small team of design resources to complete projects (size and complexity based)</li>
<li>Supports the sourcing teams with newly developed purchased components, and collaborates to resolve manufacturing issues with emphasis on quality, reliability, timely delivery, and cost.</li>
<li>Works within all digital tools (CAD, File Management and ERP System) to create, implement, advise and train other engineers on successful design solutions.</li>
<li>Recommends ideal component manufacturing direction to achieve overall design, performance, and cost goals.</li>
<li>Offers expertise on existing and new designs to identify and implement cost reduction opportunities.</li>
<li>Accountable to the PDP (Product Development Process) and ownership of engineering tasks within.</li>
<li>Approves preliminary and production sketches, prints and/or schematic diagrams and/or presentations to aid in the understanding and solution of engineering problems.</li>
<li>Actively solicits design feedback from customers, other designers, sales, suppliers, quality engineers, continuous improvement engineers and manufacturing engineers.</li>
<li>Analyzes field and production problems and recommends possible solutions.</li>
<li>Performs other miscellaneous project related assignments.</li>
</ul>
Requirements:
<ul>
<li>Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering (equivalent work experience may be considered).</li>
<li>8 years related system design experience required (OEM, plastics and/or sheet metal preferred).</li>
<li>Experience designing and bringing product into mass production.</li>
<li>Conforms to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities.</li>
<li>Effective and timely decision-making skills to keep projects and the organization moving forward.</li>
<li>Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances.</li>
<li>Expertise in designing in 3D CAD Software (preferably SolidWorks and/or Creo).</li>
<li>GD&amp;T, FMEA and the ability to perform and train in dimensional tolerance stack ups.</li>
<li>Expertise with design benefits / constraints in multiple manufacturing methods. (ie: CNC, brake press, machining, injection molding, welding, etc.)</li>
<li>Leads and applies engineering principles to ensure product performance.</li>
<li>Expertise in managing multiple projects at one time, facilitate customer requests, organize priorities, and drive resolution in an industry leading timeframe.</li>
<li>Expertise managing customer and vendor relationships.</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to implement change in a way that positively impacts overall department and company performance.</li>
<li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey a clear understanding of unique needs of different audiences.</li>
<li>Expertise at working in a team environment with a high level of people/interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to cross functionally drive results.</li>
</ul>

Project Engineer

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job DescriptionDescription:
Supervisor’s Title: Software Engineer Manager Exempt Status: Exempt
Location: Must be able to work onsite at the Burnsville, Minnesota Location 5 days a week. 
Compensation: The expected salary/wage for this Minnesota-based position is between $110,000-138,000. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s knowledge, skills, and or experience. In addition, this position may be eligible for a range of benefits (e.g., Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care &amp; Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, and Retirement Benefits).
 
Basic Functions 
We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design, develop, and deliver high-quality software used in both our finished medical products and in the manufacturing processes that build them. This role blends hands-on development with cross-functional collaboration, ensuring our products meet rigorous regulatory, quality, and performance standards.
You’ll work across the product lifecycle—from early prototypes to production-ready systems—while mentoring engineers and influencing best practices. Some project leadership responsibilities may also be assigned as needed.
 
Key Responsibilities
Product Development
<ul>
<li>Design and develop software for Imricor’s products, ranging from firmware to user interface applications.</li>
<li>Lead or contribute to product development projects, including:
<ul>
<li>Ensuring compliance with Imricor’s Quality Management System (QMS) and Design Control processes.</li>
<li>Managing timelines to ensure milestones are met.</li>
<li>Balancing internal and external resources to deliver on goals.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Collaborate with:
<ul>
<li>Quality teams to ensure regulatory compliance.</li>
<li>Advanced Technology to create and iterate on prototypes.</li>
<li>Marketing to align with customer requirements.</li>
<li>Operations to ensure designs are manufacturable on a scale.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Mentor engineers on sound software engineering and testing practices.</li>
<li>Work in Agile/Kanban environments, managing tasks and progress through Azure DevOps Boards.</li>
</ul>
Manufacturing Support
<ul>
<li>Design and verify custom software tools used in manufacturing and production workflows.</li>
<li>Ensure manufacturing software meets quality and reliability standards.</li>
</ul>
 
Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Qualifications
<ul>
<li>Bachelor’s degree in software engineering, computer science, or a related field (advanced degree preferred).</li>
<li>Experience:
<ul>
<li>Minimum 5 years in the medical device industry (disposable device experience preferred).</li>
<li>Proven success developing software for regulated environments.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Technical Skills:
<ul>
<li>Proficiency in modern programming languages relevant to the role (e.g., C#, Python, C++, JavaScript).</li>
<li>Experience with Azure DevOps, including Boards, CI/CD pipelines, and release management.</li>
<li>Strong understanding of Agile/Kanban methodologies and iterative delivery.</li>
<li>Proficiency with GitHub workflows, branching strategies, and code reviews.</li>
<li>Hands-on experience with container-based development (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).</li>
<li>Advanced computer and analytical skills.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Preferred Skills:
<ul>
<li>Familiarity with mapping software (e.g., 3D visualization, spatial data handling).</li>
<li>Understanding of electrical engineering concepts, such as signal theory and data acquisition.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Soft Skills:
<ul>
<li>Strong communicator—able to convey complex technical concepts clearly to different audiences.</li>
<li>Collaborative mindset with experience working alongside hardware, quality, operations, and marketing teams.</li>
<li>Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Bonus Points:
<ul>
<li>Previous start-up or fast-paced product development experience.</li>
<li>Experience with firmware, embedded systems, or GUI development for medical products.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
Working Conditions
· Light work, exerting up to 20 lbs. of force or less.
· Requires clarity of vision at 20 inches or less (near vision) and ability to identify/distinguish colors.
· Requires fingering, repetitive motion, talking, and hearing.
· 85% of the time requires viewing and working on a computer screen.
· Significant work pace &amp; pressure due to deadlines.
The statements above reflect the principal function and most significant duties of the job as necessary for its evaluation in relation to other jobs in the organization and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job. Any functions that are non-Essential will be identified as such above. A request for Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Senior Software Engineer

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job DescriptionDescription:
Sportech is a rapidly growing company in Elk River, MN. We are looking for talented people who wish to join a values-based company that desires to help our people and customers win. We design, manufacture, and assemble cab components and systems for the powersports, golf and turf, industrial and agricultural end markets. Our design and engineering capabilities allow us to provide complex components and assemblies to our original equipment manufacturer customers. We are always on the gas and seeking dynamic, enthusiastic, and motivated individuals to join our extraordinary team.
 
Sportech offers eligible full-time employees a robust and competitive benefits package, which includes:
<ul>
<li>Medical, dental, and vision plan options, including flexible spending accounts (HSA, FSA, and DCA)</li>
<li>Short-term and long-term disability benefits</li>
<li>Basic life insurance and voluntary life insurance</li>
<li>Hospital indemnity plans, pet insurance, and legal/identity theft services</li>
<li>401k plan with up to a 4% employer match</li>
<li>Paid company holidays, paid vacation, and paid volunteer time</li>
<li>Sportech Learning Academy (SLA) with courses offered onsite quarterly, focusing on personal and professional growth and development for employees, and tuition reimbursement options for courses completed outside of Sportech</li>
</ul>
Further benefits information is provided as part of the offer process for any offer extended by Sportech. Pay varies by position and is based on multiple factors including labor market data and, depending on position, may include education, work experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, and/or certifications. Additionally, Sportech takes into account the internal equity of current employees when considering compensation. Sportech’s reasonable and good-faith estimate for the range of new hire compensation at the time of posting for this position is between $80,000 - $100,000 annually. Pay may also include variable compensation from time to time such as overtime for non-exempt positions, shift differential for specific shifts, and/or bonus targets (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).
 
Job Summary
The Application Support Specialist is responsible for managing and supporting the company's business applications, including ERP systems, manufacturing software, and other specialized applications. This role involves handling the installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and user support for these applications to ensure their optimal performance and availability.
 
Essential Job Functions
<ul>
<li>Manage and support the company's business applications, such as ERP systems, manufacturing software, and other specialized applications.</li>
<li>Handle the installation and configuration of business applications to meet the company's requirements.</li>
<li>Develop, implement, and manage API integrations to ensure seamless data flow between business applications and other systems.</li>
<li>Collaborate with other IT teams to integrate business applications with other systems and ensure seamless data flow.</li>
<li>Troubleshoot and resolve application or integration-related issues to minimize downtime and ensure smooth operations.</li>
<li>Ensure the security of business applications by implementing and maintaining robust security protocols, monitoring for vulnerabilities, and applying necessary patches and updates to protect against threats.</li>
<li>Provide user support and training to ensure effective utilization of business applications.</li>
<li>Monitor application performance and implement improvements to enhance efficiency and reliability.</li>
<li>Maintain documentation of application configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps.</li>
<li>Stay updated with the latest developments in business applications and recommend upgrades or enhancements as needed.</li>
</ul>
Requirements:
<ul>
<li>Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.</li>
<li>5+ years of directly related experience.</li>
<li>Strong knowledge of operating systems, productivity software, and technology infrastructure.</li>
<li>Proven experience in managing and supporting business applications, including ERP systems and manufacturing software.</li>
<li>Knowledge of application integration and data flow processes.</li>
<li>Familiarity with application performance monitoring and optimization techniques.</li>
<li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to provide effective user support and training.</li>
<li>Proficiency in troubleshooting hardware and software issues across multiple platforms (Windows, macOS, etc.).</li>
<li>Excellent customer service skills, with the ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical users.</li>
<li>Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with attention to detail.</li>
<li>Familiarity with project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) and tools.</li>
<li>Ability to work independently or part of a team and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.</li>
<li>Strong drive for continuous improvement and optimization of Sportech workflow processes. </li>
<li>Previous experience integrating PLM, PDM, MRP, ERP systems.</li>
<li>Experience with specific Epicor Kinetic ERP system or manufacturing software used by the company.</li>
<li>Experience with SolidWorks CAD &amp; PDM systems (Creo and Windchill a plus).</li>
<li>Certifications in relevant business applications or IT support.</li>
</ul>

Application Support Specialist

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job DescriptionDescription:
Position Summary:
The Senior Information Security Consultant is responsible for providing cybersecurity and risk assessment services, subject matter expert support and solutions for Heartland Business Systems’ (HBS) customers. Deliverable areas could include, but are not limited to, Risk &amp; Security Assessments, Remediation and Mitigation Recommendations, Strategic Roadmaps, Privacy and Security Policy, Procedure and Program development, Awareness and Education, and SME support. Senior Information Security Consultants at Heartland provide strategic guidance to our clients and serve as the virtual Chief Information Security Officer for multiple organizations. This position is also responsible for collaborating with sales and marketing to ensure proposed deals include technical solutions that accurately address client needs.
 
Roles and Responsibilities/ Essential Functions:
<ul>
<li>Work as a member of the cybersecurity team providing consultative and proactive risk &amp; security related support to HBS’ account base.</li>
<li>Assist clients with identifying gaps within existing risk &amp; security programs and designing solutions to address those challenges. </li>
<li>Support clients with the identification, development, and implementation of technological and organizational controls to support risk and security programs. </li>
<li>Deliver leadership services in support of security remediation or mitigation. </li>
<li>Responsible for overall project management of many large projects and may work directly with other engineering resources in addition to the client.</li>
<li>Lead work in all phases of the engagement, including project planning, developing project plans, leading teams in completing tasks, client status reporting, and presenting project results to the client.</li>
<li>During the entire sales process, provide sales consultants and other HBS staff with assistance, review, validation, and optimization of privacy and security solutions. </li>
<li>Maintain a high level of knowledge related to privacy and security regulations (i.e. HIPAA, CMMC, PCI, GDPR, etc.) and standards best practices (NIST 800, ISO 2700X, CIS, etc.), OCR enforcement trends, HHS/OCR guidelines, and state-specific consumer-protection rules.</li>
<li>Prepare articles, whitepapers, blogs and speak at industry conferences to create awareness of our brand/services as it relates to privacy, security, and risk management.</li>
<li>Conduct a variety of risk assessments and provide guidance on improving processes, creating policies &amp; procedures, and working with other HBS teams when necessary, on solution sets.</li>
<li>Present educational and information sessions with clients and other staff, as appropriate.</li>
<li>Develop information security programs and provide strategic guidance to clients while serving as vCISO. </li>
<li>Build and further develop client relationships.</li>
<li>Work in a team atmosphere as both a leader and contributor as assigned. At all times maintaining a professional and respectful demeanor.</li>
<li>Provide input on the improvement of customer facing documentation such as proposals, statements of work, status reports, reports, marketing materials, etc.</li>
<li>Provide input on the improvement of risk and cybersecurity products and services offered to clients.</li>
<li>Work to attain and maintain relevant cybersecurity and risk certifications.</li>
<li>Minimum of 1350 hours, or equivalent vCISO work, billed per fiscal year prorated based on start date. These charge hour requirements will be balanced against professional development and on the job training.</li>
</ul>
 
 
Requirements:
Competencies
<ul>
<li>Accountability - Accountability looks at the extent to which an individual is willing to accept responsibility.</li>
<li>Active Listening - Active listening looks at the extent to which an individual actively attends to, conveys, and understands the comments and questions of others.</li>
<li>Adaptability - Adaptability looks at the extent to which an individual can fit into a changing working environment.</li>
<li>Communication - Communication skills look at the extent to which an individual communicates with economy and clarity, actively engaging in conversations in order to clearly understand others' message and intent, and receives and processes feedback.</li>
<li>Customer Oriented - Customer orientation implies a desire to serve both external and internal clients by focusing effort on meeting the client’s needs, understanding their concerns, and seeking to build trust.</li>
<li>Decision Making - Decision making skills look at the ability of the individual to select an effective course of action while controlling resources and expenditures.</li>
<li>Initiative: Initiative looks at the ability of the individual to act and take steps to solve or settle an issue.</li>
<li>Problem Solving - Problem solving skills looks at the ability of the individual to recognize courses of action which can be taken to handle problems or potential problems, and applying contingency plans to solve those problems.</li>
<li>Project Management: Project management skills looks at the ability of the individual to demonstrate an understanding of planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling work tasks.</li>
<li>Working Under Pressure - Working under pressure looks at the ability of the individual to maintain composure when exposed to stress.</li>
</ul>
 
Required Experience:
<ul>
<li>5+ years of related experience</li>
<li>5+ years implementing Cybersecurity Programs</li>
<li>3+ years implementing Compliance and Governance Programs</li>
</ul>
Preferred Experience:
<ul>
<li>7+ years of IT Systems implementation or management experience</li>
<li>5+ years implementing compliance programs </li>
<li>5+ years in leadership role</li>
</ul>
Required Skills, Education and/ or Certifications:
<ul>
<li>CISSP or other current industry standard certifications in areas of security expertise </li>
<li>Significant experience as a security consultant, analyst, engineer, system administrator, IT lead, or similar role focused on information security responsibilities</li>
<li>Proven experience recommending and delivering cybersecurity, compliance, and risk management services</li>
<li>Ability to identify and evaluate risk to IT systems and associated business processes and communicate risks to management</li>
<li>Demonstrated experience with regulatory/compliance requirements (e.g., PCI, HIPAA/HITRUST, SOX, FISMA), information security frameworks and controls (e.g., NIST, ISO, CIS)</li>
<li>Demonstrated experience reviewing and recommending appropriate technical, administrative, and physical controls</li>
<li>Demonstrated experience selecting and implementing appropriate risk mitigation strategies to ensure IT systems remain within established risk tolerance levels</li>
<li>Ability to develop policies, standards, and baseline configurations</li>
<li>Strong attention to detail and ability to document findings and convey information</li>
<li>Ability to manage project deliverables and deadlines</li>
<li>Ability to provide superior customer service via phone and email</li>
<li>Excellent professional verbal and written communication skills</li>
<li>Strong listening and presentation skills</li>
<li>Ability to clearly communicate with co-workers, management, clients, and vendors</li>
<li>Maintain an professional appearance and vocabulary</li>
<li>Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively</li>
</ul>
 
Preferred Skills, Education and/ or Certifications:
<ul>
<li>Healthcare compliance, privacy, or security certification </li>
<li>Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or equivalent</li>
<li>Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or equivalent (CISM)</li>
<li>Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) or equivalent</li>
</ul>
 
 
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Senior Information Security Consultant

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job DescriptionDescription:
Electric Machinery Company. a division of WEG Electric Corp.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
 
Position: Quality Intern
Department: Quality and Continuous Improvement
 
Primary Objective of Position:
Assist and support Quality and Continuous Improvement initiatives. Gain valuable hands-on experience with analysis and improvement of manufacturing processes and quality systems. Projects and activities include workplace organization, bottleneck analysis, Kaizen, process mapping and continuous flow/layout improvements. The Quality Intern will identify and present a final project at the end of their internship to illustrate how the Intern contributed value to Electric Machinery Company.
 
Major Areas of Accountability:
Work with the Lean Continuous Improvement Program Manager, Quality Department and manufacturing leaders to identify and address process inefficiencies, improve productivity and decrease non value-added activity.
Engage directly with shop floor employees to identify problems/gaps and continuous improvement opportunities.
Participate in Kaizen events and lead small projects with key players to develop and implement solutions.
Perform other activities related to the ones above as required by the Quality and Continuous Improvement Manager and/or Lean Continuous Improvement Program Manager.
 
Qualifications/Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
&gt;3.0 cumulative overall GPA or better (on a 4.0 scale).
Currently a full-time student pursuing a BS (junior status or higher) or MS degree for Industrial or Quality Engineering/Management, from an accredited college or university. Coursework in Total Quality Management, Lean Manufacturing/Enterprise, Value Stream Mapping, Manufacturing Flow Analysis &amp; Layout, and Operations Planning and Control is preferred.
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification is a plus.
Proficient with using Microsoft Office products (plus Power BI).
Experience with CAD software for creating 2D layouts or 3D drawings (AutoCAD, Creo or SolidWorks).
Energetic, enthusiastic self-starter; able to organize and pursue broad objectives under the guidance of a mentor; ability to manage multiple and changing priorities.
Solid written and verbal communication skills.
Strong people skills and the ability to engage with both shop floor and office personnel.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Resourceful and innovative in finding solutions to ambiguous problems.
Salary
Starting at $21.00 to $22.50 per hour
 
Company cannot provide sponsorship for this position
 
 
Requirements:

Quality Intern

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job DescriptionDescription:
Electric Machinery Company, a division of WEG Electric Corp.
Minneapolis, Minnesota 
 
Position: Technical Support Service Engineer 
Department: Engineered Services Department
 
Primary Objective of Position:
The Technical Support Service Engineer is responsible for providing technical support related to motors, generators, controls, software, and related WEG products; helps to ensure the smooth operation of shipped product and systems; creates and processes warranty claims and drives preventative actions. 
 
Major Areas of Accountability:
<ul>
<li>Provides technical support to customers, interfacing with the engineering, commercial, and quality teams as-necessary</li>
<li>Resolves service requests and promotes strong customer relationships. </li>
<li>Analyzes field data, recommends corrective action, and writes and edits service reports related to warranty work.</li>
<li>Creates and processes warranty claims.</li>
<li>Organizes and coordinates; inspection, analysis, and disposition of returned equipment, parts, and material.</li>
<li>Liaison between the sales force, customers, users, and factory; providing technical information and assistance to sales offices, customers, and users.</li>
<li>Other duties as assigned.</li>
</ul>
Qualifications:
<ul>
<li>Four (4) B.S. degree in Electrical, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering.</li>
<li>Proficient in Microsoft Office; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Outlook and SAP (preferred).</li>
<li>Demonstrated sense of urgency to affect timely response and resolution to customer requests.</li>
<li>Strong interpersonal skills, and ability to connect with internal and external customers.</li>
<li>Effective communication (written and verbal) with internal and external customers.</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to effectively deal with difficult internal and external customers.</li>
<li>Demonstrated project management skills, including direction of technical and non-technical staff, and customers.</li>
<li>Ability to make recommendations regarding job methods.</li>
<li>Ability to prioritize workload and shift work activities; to meet business needs and department goals.</li>
<li>Demonstrated capability for social interface; internal and external customers as required, achieving customer satisfaction excellence.</li>
</ul>
Physical Requirements:
<ul>
<li>Physical ability to travel freely within manufacturing and office facilities; climbing stairs and ladders, scaffolding or catwalks to service machinery.</li>
<li>Ability and willingness to wear fall protection equipment.</li>
<li>Physical ability to travel via public, commercial or personal transportation.</li>
<li>Must possess an insurable driver’s license and a valid Passport.</li>
</ul>
Salary:
 $65,000 to $80,000
 
Company cannot provide sponsorship for this position
Please, no agencies
Requirements:

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