Systems Engineer

Join an Established and Growing Team Showcase your skills with a company committed to providing services ON TIME, ON BUDGET, DONE RIGHT, and DONE SAFELY. At SpecSys, we offer exciting, challenging work tailored to your strengths, along with opportunities to make an impact. Learn more about us at and apply today

FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE including 4/10-hour shifts and 5/8-hour shifts with flexible start times

SALARY: $76,000 to $98,000 annually, in accordance with your experience

BENEFITS & PERKS: Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance; HSA/FSA options, Accident & Critical Illness Insurance; Short- and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) with Employer Match; Term Life Insurance; Employee Assistance Program; Employee-of-the-Month and Year, On-site Welding Training and Certifications; RITALKA University; Employee Luncheons; Family Company Picnic; Community Volunteering

The Systems Engineer is responsible for the definition, design, integration, and verification of complex systems for mobile and industrial equipment. This role focuses on system-level architecture and integration across mechanical, electrical, and control disciplines to ensure solutions meet customer performance, regulatory, safety, cost, quality and schedule requirements. The Systems Engineer collaborates closely with Mechanical, Electrical, Controls, Manufacturing, and Project Management teams to ensure projects are delivered On Time – On Budget – Done Right – Done Safely.

What does a Systems Engineer do at SpecSys?

• Provide whole life cycle ownership for company products and solutions
• Define and verify system-level requirements, performance, and configuration specifications
• Develop system concepts and architectures to meet project functional requirements
• Coordinate integration between mechanical, electrical, and control subsystems
• Perform engineering calculations and analysis to verify compliance with system requirements
• Lead system-level design verification and validation activities, including FMEA and risk assessments
• Provide technical guidance and direction to Mechanical, Electrical, and Controls Engineering team members
• Collaborate with Project Management to develop and maintain project timelines, including periodic reviews
• Ensure system designs align with customer expectations, applicable codes, and internal standards
• Review and approve subsystem designs to ensure proper system integration
• Prepare and present system design review materials to internal teams and customers
• Support development of system documentation, including system operation manuals and user documentation
• Provide technical support to Manufacturing during system builds and integration
• Assist with troubleshooting and resolution of system-level issues during build, test, and commissioning
• Specify materials and components required to support system design and integration
• Generate and review system-level Bills of Material for completeness and accuracy
• Support Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and Change Notices (ECNs) and track system-related action items
• Serve as a technical interface between engineering disciplines, customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders
• Many tasks include direct work and/or review of work performed by others within the engineering department

What is SpecSys looking for in a quality candidate?

• Bachelor's or Master's Engineering degree in systems engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, controls engineering, or related applicable engineering disciplines
• 5+ years of proven and relevant professional experience
• Experience in mobile equipment, industrial machinery, or complex engineered products preferred
• Or has any combination of education and experience that would provide the required skill and knowledge for successful performance

Many tasks include their own work and/or the review of work of others in the department. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

SpecSys Overview

When it comes to recruiting, many companies focus on an applicant's faults - what doesn't fit, what experience they don't have, etc. Our philosophy is different in that we are actively looking for a reason to hire someone. SpecSys is a full service provider that offers project management, engineering, and manufacturing for fast track projects, systems, and products with a main focus on large mobile equipment - if it moves and it's big, we can do it At SpecSys, we take safety and quality very seriously. We want our employees to go home in the same way they arrived at work (maybe even better if possible) and we do that by providing our services On Time, On Budget, and Done Right. As one of the few engineering and manufacturing companies that are ISO-9001:2015 certified, you know that our standards and processes are first-rate.

Why You Should Apply Here

SpecSys is a family-owned company that focuses on creating jobs in rural communities in the upper Midwest; purposefully deciding to create jobs away from the chaos of larger metro areas. Our company values help to foster strong relationships with not only our employees and customers, but also our communities. We take pride in finding careers that fit the person rather than a person to fit a job which allows us all to do extraordinary things with ordinary people.

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.