Application Engineer

Application Engineer

Change slows for no one. We all get a choice to either step out of the way and let uncertainty and opportunity go whizzing by or get out in front of it. At Street Smart, we team up with others bent on turning corners instead of cutting them. We are a team of technical and operational experts who relentlessly and intelligently merge on-demand safety equipment with the latest new-era technologies. We design, configure, deliver, and support traffic safety equipment solutions and pioneering technology integrations for road repair, construction projects large and small, security and events across North America.

Street Smart continues growing at an accelerated pace due to the Street Smart Way of doing business and expanding into growing markets. We believe in treating our customers and team members as stakeholders in the business instead of a means to an end. Due to our continued growth, we are seeking a motivated and growth-oriented person to join our team as the Application Engineer at our Columbus, MN location. This position is an exempt, full-time role and reports to the VP of Technology Solutions. Minimal travel is required.

As an Application Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, documenting and implementing software-enabled electromechanical systems that enhance our Mobile Security solutions.

This hands-on, cross-disciplinary role requires competence in mechanical, electrical, and IP networking systems, focusing on creating scalable and reliable solar-powered security systems. You will transform our electrical and mechanical engineering by providing solutions to complex engineering problems. Our team's success will rely upon your ability to develop innovative new ideas and be an active contributor on a cross-functional team.

Some of the key responsibilities include:

• Lead the design, development, optimization, and documentation of electromechanical systems, including mechanical design, and electrical harness and cabinet design.
• Lead efforts to design and integrate IoT devices (control boards, network devices, cameras, sensors, etc.)
• Evaluate and integrate 3^rd party products, including AI/ML video analytics, into our solutions.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot basic hardware, software and configuration issues.
• Design and develop electrical systems.
• Drive the integration of power systems, including PV systems, batteries, and fuel cells.
• Stay abreast of new technologies, regulatory changes, and industry best practices to drive continuous improvement.
• Be a contributing member of cross-functional teams to build and improve customer experiences
• Assist with production assembly and equipment builds as needed (ad hoc)
• Additional duties as assigned

This could be a great fit for you if you possess:

• High technical aptitude
• Detail-oriented with an eye for quality.
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve technical issues.
• wired and wireless communications, location-based services, Java Enterprise, cloud/edge/mobile computing platforms and hardware development.
• Proven experience in mechanical and electrical design.
• Hands-on experience with design/drawing software.
• Experience with IP networking, industrial control systems, IoT devices, and power systems.
• Strong project management and documentation skills.

Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Electronics Engineering.

• Experience: 5 years of relevant experience within an engineering or technical discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with IP networking technologies (including LTE and satellite).
• Experience with solar powered systems.
• Experience in the security or surveillance industry.

Physical and Mental Demands

The Application Engineer is an office-based role. The primary physical and mental demands include:

• Remains in a stationary position (sitting or standing) 50% of the time.

• Constantly operates a computer and other office equipment, such as a scanner, copy machine and printer.

• Communicates with others in their area of expertise, both internally and externally. Exchanges accurate information in these situations.

• Frequently moves equipment and supplies weighing up to 30 pounds.

• Occasionally, the individual in this position will need to stand, reach, bend, stoop, and kneel.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include normal vision.

• The office environment will have normal lighting and climate control tolerances.

• Additionally, the office setting will have moderate noise exposure, i.e. business office with computers, printers, light traffic.

• Travel conditions may involve being in an aircraft or automobile for extended periods of time.

• Work is performed in the business office at a minimum of 40 hours a week.

We go beyond Point A to Point B service and do the hard yards for our customers. But more importantly, we do it right for the people we work with. In addition to a 100% company paid medical and dental plan for individuals, we have worked hard to reduce premiums for couples and families.

In addition to working with an industry-leading team, a few of the benefits to working at Street Smart include:

• Career advancement opportunities
• Company incentive plan with quarterly payouts based on individual and company performance
• Health benefits, with eligibility on the 1^st of the month following your date of hire:
  
  
  
  • 3 medical plans to choose from, including two high deductible health plans (HDHPs) and one PPO plan
  • Health Savings Accounts (when enrolled in a HDHP), with Street Smart contributing $1000-$2000 depending on your plan
  • Dental and vision plans with low employee premiums.
  • Health and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts
  • 100% company paid Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
  • 100% company paid life insurance at 1.5x your base salary
  
  
  
  
• 401(k) retirement savings plan, with eligibility on the 1^st of the month following your 30^th day of employment. Street Start matches 100% of the first 3% employees contribute and 50% of the next 2% of contributions.
• 11 paid holidays
• 3 weeks of PTO to start (year one is pro-rated based on start date)
• Informal dress code
• Company-provided cell phone
• Tuition reimbursement

What We Value:

Lead from the Front - We never settle for 'good enough.' We continually push ourselves to be better. We rethink, adapt, and innovate solutions at speed - and on the move.

Grind the Hard Yards - We've built a reputation for doing what it takes to deliver success for our customers. We do the hard yards to understand their challenges so we can spot opportunities and provide solutions that make it easier to unleash the potential of their business.

Do it Right - We care about our work, the people we work for, and the people we work with. We take pride in the job and celebrate our successes together. We don't cut corners because what we do saves lives.

Since 1999, Street Smart has been at the forefront of smarter, safer work zones and security innovation. Today, we design, configure, deliver, and support traffic safety equipment solutions and pioneering technology integrations for road repair, construction projects large and small, and events across North America.

If your ambitions drive you to turn corners and deliver success for customers, please reach out to apply.

Street Smart Rental, LLC is an equal employment opportunity employer. Street Smart Rental, LLC's policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), past or present military service, disability, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Street Smart Rental, LLC also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.