Innovation Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Minnesota.

📋 Description

• Assess and enhance objectives, business cases, market feasibility, and development viability for each concept.

• Develop comparative estimates to forecast development expenses and evaluate potential financial results of proposed solutions.

• Collaborate with internal and external partners to design, manufacture, and test innovative products, processes, or systems.

• Manage relationships with vendors, OEMs, customers, contracts, and navigate the regulatory landscape.

• Implement legal procedures and confidentiality protocols to safeguard intellectual property.

• Ensure that innovations are functional and accepted by the operational team, maintaining transparency regarding those that do not fulfill requirements.

• Share and celebrate failures as opportunities for learning.

• Measure and communicate positive outcomes, highlighting team contributions.

• Foster relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds and various organizational levels.

• Carry out other assigned duties.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of a two-year technical degree or a bachelor's degree in relevant fields (e.g., Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Construction Management).

• 2-5 years of experience in Innovation, Rapid Prototyping, Product Development, Tool Design & Fabrication, Robotics, Electrical Integration, or related fields.

• Preferred construction experience or in a related field.

• Valid driver's license.

• Strong skills in problem identification and innovative problem-solving.

• Capability to manage multiple complex initiatives and act as a change agent.

• Deep understanding of the built environment, tools, processes, and challenges in construction management.

• Proficient in Microsoft 365 Suite and web applications.

• Basic estimating and scheduling skills.

• Willingness to travel up to 25%.

• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship for employment visa status.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical and prescription drug plans that include no-cost vision coverage.

• Dental plan.

• 401k retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match.

• Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves.

• Employer-paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance.

• No-cost mental health tool and concierge with extensive work-life resources.

• Tuition reimbursement.

• Adoption Assistance.

• Gym Membership Discount Program.