Senior Project Engineer

MIRATECH; Prior Lake (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5% 401K match

Annual Wellness Credit

15 days PTO

5 days Sick Leave

Job summary

MIRATECH is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to lead complex development and customer projects across sales, engineering, and operations. You will drive solutions from concept to implementation, mentor junior engineers, and support long-term product scalability.

You will guide design decisions, troubleshoot challenging problems, and assist in proposals, quotes, and technical documentation for clients. Strong communication and leadership are essential to success in this senior role.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional time management and ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Ability to work independently to produce high-caliber deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-level development projects as the primary technical authority.
• Respond to advanced customer inquiries about specifications and integration.
• Educate sales staff and customers on technical solutions.
• Ensure proposed solutions meet quality standards and are properly sized.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical engineering

Tools

Salesforce

MS Office

SolidWorks

Job description

Cooperates with: Engineering, Sales, Production, Project Management

Overview

We are seeking an experienced and technically strong Senior Project Engineer to lead complex, high-impact development and customer projects. This role operates at the intersection of sales, engineering, and operations, serving as a senior technical resource who guides solution design, supports strategic sales efforts, and ensures successful project execution. The Senior Project Engineer is capable of independently driving projects from concept through implementation, evaluating product functionality to fit customer needs, and troubleshooting challenging engineering problems. This position also mentors junior engineers, improves processes, and supports the long-term scalability of MIRATECH\'s product portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Take the lead on high-level development projects, serving as the primary technical authority throughout the sales and execution lifecycle
• Respond to advanced customer inquiries regarding product specifications, features, and integration capabilities
• Communicate with and educate our sales staff and customers on our technical solutions
• Ensure proposed solutions are correctly sized and constructed to meet quality standards
• Support the creation of proposals, quotes, and technical documentation for potential clients
• Participate in sales meetings and customer negotiations, providing senior-level technical insight and risk assessment
• Support Operations and Project Management teams during execution, resolving technical challenges as they arise
• Estimate project costs and consult on product design with Sales and Production teams to optimize manufacturability and delivery
• Perform installation support and advanced troubleshooting for new and custom products in the field as needed
• Develop tools, documentation, and standards to transition mature products to Catalyzer or other internal teams
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior Project Engineers

Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s degree in Mechanical engineering
• 10+ years in a related engineering field or engineering employment at MIRATECH
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical clients
• Exceptional time management, organization skills, meeting project deadlines, problem solving, and creative solutions
• Strong technical judgment and the ability to troubleshoot challenging engineering problems
• Ability to work independently to produce high-caliber deliverables in a short time frame
• Experience working with CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce) or technical documentation software
• Proficient with MS Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Proficient with SolidWorks CAD or equivalent
• Commitment to MIRATECH and positive sense of culture

Compensation and Benefits

• 5% 401K match
• $350 Annual Wellness Credit
• 15 days annual PTO
• 5 days annual Sick Leave

Salary range starting at $100,000+ per year, depending on experience, skills, and qualifications.

Equal Opportunity

MIRATECH is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regards to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal laws and regulations.