Associate Panel Design Engineer

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 Associate Panel Design Engineer to support our SJE Rhombus brand. 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. Check us out at SJErhombus.com or SJEinc.com!

The job:

As our Associate Panel Design Engineer, you will work closely with the Lead Panel Design Engineer and cross-functional teams to design and support control panel products for a variety of applications. You will design control panel schematics, create Bills of Materials, and write technical documentation for control products. You will train and assist the technical support team on control panel products. You will also support and improve existing standard panel product lines by partnering with Manufacturing Engineering, Planning, Supply Chain, Documentation, and Production teams to ensure products are built efficiently, on schedule, and without defects.

The skills, education, and experience you need:

To succeed in this role, you must have:

• Experience with technical design work – schematics, Bills of Materials, building, and troubleshooting


• The ability to collaborate effectively across departments


• A continuous improvement mindset with attention to detail


• Experience in electrical or control panel design and building


• Strong problem solving and organization skills


• A mechanical and technical aptitude

A 2-year degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Technology or equivalent degree and 1-2 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 120 hours of Paid Time Off in your first year plus 8 paid holidays.


• What is the starting wage?  The starting salary for this position is $50,000 - $70,000/year depending on experience.


• What benefits do you offer? We offer a robust benefits package including 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.