Pay Range: $75,000 - $110,000/Year
Who is Nova-Tech Engineering?
Headquartered in Willmar, MN, Nova-Tech Engineering is a growing, dynamic company founded in 1992 that began as one person’s passion to benefit the agricultural industry. Through innovative process automation technology, the company engineers and manufactures products that serve over 500 commercial poultry hatcheries in over 65 countries worldwide.
Nova-Tech houses every aspect of its business on the MinnWest Technology Campus, including a manufacturing facility located just steps away from our engineering and drafting teams. Walking from building to building, you can observe our whole process, from concept to final product.
What we’re looking for:
- Design, develop, test, and document electrical systems (hardware & firmware) for new and existing products
- Diagnose issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement effective solutions across cross-functional teams
- Support full product lifecycle—from concept and design through testing and customer implementation
- Develop test protocols; analyze data to drive design decisions and performance improvements
- Apply core electrical engineering principles (power systems, embedded programming, instrumentation)
- Utilize CAD tools and embedded programming (Altium, SolidWorks Electrical, C preferred)
- Collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders to drive innovation and communicate project needs
- Contribute to a strengths-based, team-oriented culture and continuous improvement efforts
What you’ll do:
The Electrical Engineer collaborates with internal teams, customers, and industry partners to design, develop, test, and support the electrical components (hardware and firmware) of innovative products and technologies. This role plays a key part in cross-functional problem solving while contributing to a strengths-based, team-focused culture.
Other key areas include:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
- 5+ years of experience, required
- Strong experience with CAD tools (Altium, SolidWorks Electrical preferred)
- Proficiency in embedded programming (C preferred) and Microsoft Office
- Solid foundation in electrical engineering principles and data analysis
- Ability to read and interpret technical information and apply scientific concepts
- Strong problem-solving skills with a collaborative, team-oriented mindset
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Demonstrates professionalism, sound judgment, and integrity
- Values diversity and works effectively across teams and organizational levels
- Valid driver’s license and passport; ability to travel internationally
Our location:
In 2005, Nova-Tech partnered with Life-Science Innovations to buy a 37-building, 110-acre historic hospital facility in Willmar from the State of Minnesota. Since that time, we have developed the resulting MinnWest Technology Campus into the largest privately owned technology park in the country. Willmar, MN is a bustling community located less than two hours from Minneapolis and one hour from St. Cloud known for its lakes and vibrant entertainment.
Things to check out: Willmar Stingers, Willmar WarHawks, Little Crow Ski Team, Green Lake and boat cruises, Glacial Lakes State Trail, Dorothy A. Olson Aquatic Center, The Barn Theatre, Sibley State Park, Robbins Island, Destination Playground, YMCA, Ridgewater College, area golf courses and simulators, local breweries, restaurants, and shopping.
Why join our team?
Nova-Tech Engineering offers a flexible, collaborative, and productive work environment focusing on culture and strengths. We’ve worked hard to create our unique culture and seek team members who match our core values so we can continue to create revolutionary solutions that advance our customers’ ability to feed the world.
The MinnWest Technology Campus offers a wide array of on-site amenities including a cafeteria, pool, fitness center, gymnasium, meeting spaces, daycare center, and more! We offer competitive wages with generous paid time off and benefits starting day one! Learn more at www.nteglobal.com.
To Apply or Further Inquire Contact:
Rachel Weiss | Talent Acquisition
[email protected]
(320) 222-9790
Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
- 5+ years of electrical engineering experience
- Experience with CAD tools (PCB and electrical CAD)
- Experience with Altium
- Experience with SolidWorks Electrical
- Proficiency in embedded programming
- Experience with C programming language
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Strong foundation in electrical engineering principles, power systems, instrumentation, and data analysis
- Valid driver's license and passport; ability to travel internationally
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally
What We Do
Nova-Tech Engineering is unique organization with one mission: To create revolutionary solutions that advance our customers’ ability to feed the world! We are headquartered in Willmar, MN, on the beautiful MinnWest Technology Campus, home to a variety of businesses creating a rich network of talent and industry expertise focused on agribusiness, bioscience, and technology. Today, NTE supports approximately 500 customers in 59 countries throughout the world! Our core values are the foundation of our organization and we are always looking for individuals who align with our values so we can take care of our customers and continue to grow. Core Values at Nova-Tech Engineering • Collaboration/Communication: We will combine diverse talents to achieve shared goals • Agility: We will be adaptable and flexible to do whatever is necessary to succeed • Strengths: We will capitalize on the unique talents of each employee every day • Innovation: We will inspire the application of imagination and science to create unique solutions to problems • Excellence: We are committed to continually raising the bar for our products, processes, and services • Servant Leadership: We actively steward the Purpose, Vision, and Values of Nova-Tech Engineering
