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Current Positions
Dykstra Recruiting has a variety of positions available. Contact us for details about these roles and more.
Project Engineer
Iowa
December 3, 2024
This position will provide technical leadership associated to providing design solutions aligned with sales goals and initiatives as they relate to projects located within the United States.
Keys to Success:
🔑 Bachelor's degree in engineering, related technical degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
🔑Proficient in the use of AutoCAD
🔑Proficient computer skills
🔑Mechanical and electrical experience
🔑Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize multiple projects
🔑Solid interpersonal skills
🔑Strong technical aptitude with attention to detail
International Project Engineer
Iowa
December 3, 2024
​This position will focus on providing technical expertise and leadership for international projects.
Keys to Success:
🔑Bachelor's degree in engineering, related technical degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience
🔑This is a key position within engineering requiring a highly motivated, goal-oriented individual
🔑Strong written, verbal and graphical communication skills
🔑Basic structural knowledge, including coursework in Statics and Strength of Materials
🔑Basic electrical knowledge through education or experience
🔑Basic manufacturing knowledge
🔑Ability to interpret technical drawings and plans
🔑Proficiency with AutoCAD software
🔑Spanish language skills are preferred
Product Development Controls Engineer
Iowa
December 3, 2024
This position will design, standardize, release, and maintain lighting control systems for a wide variety of applications.
Keys to Success:
🔑Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or computer science with electrical emphasis
🔑UL508a MTR certification or ability to get certification
🔑Strong attention to detail and accuracy
🔑Knowledge of UL, IEC, CE, CSA, NPFA, and NEC preferred
🔑Proficiency in the use of AutoCAD and Inventor
🔑Experience with communication protocols including RS485, TCP/IP, DMX, MQTT, and associated hardware
🔑Experience with single and 3 phase power systems is required
🔑Good understanding of EMI and mitigation strategies
🔑Networking, IoT knowledge
🔑Strong motivational aptitude
Visualization Engineer
Iowa
December 3, 2024
​This position will enhance visualization system through development of 3D models and data tables for use by application engineering, product development, manufacturing, and installing contractors
Keys to Success:
🔑 Bachelor's degree in engineering, related technical degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
🔑Proficient in the use of AutoCAD 2024
🔑Proficient or ability to learn Autodesk Inventor 2024
🔑Proficient or ability to learn Autodesk Vault 2024
🔑Leadership skills to drive initiatives forward
🔑Experience with engineering document control processes, drawing systems, change notice systems, and multi-level BOMs
🔑Ability to write scopes of work for IT
Systems Engineering Technician
Iowa
December 3, 2024
This position will focus on development and support of controls products, including specification development, integration testing, product release activities, improving internal process and systems, warranty training and support, and troubleshooting complex field issues.
Keys to Success:
🔑 Associate's degree in electronics technology or equivalent work experience
🔑Demonstrated PC proficiency in Microsoft Office.
🔑Ability to use common field troubleshooting test and measurement equipment: multi-meters, power analyzer, megger, etc.
🔑Basic knowledge of networks and communications (RS485, RS232, TCP/IP, etc.)
🔑Willingness to learn
🔑Strong analytical ability
🔑Methodical approach to problem solving
🔑Attention to accuracy and detail
🔑Willingness to deal with frequent priority changes
🔑Ability to appropriately communicate with company leadership, even under stressful circumstances
IoT Network Engineer
Iowa
November 11, 2024
This position will focus on how to maintain and manage an IoT network. Experience with firmware updating is a plus. Ability to work remotely - if desired - after a training period is an option. The company is willing to assist with relocation.
Keys to Success:
🔑Bachelor's degree in network engineering, computer science, or a related field
🔑3+ years of experience in deploying IoT technologies or degree in relevant topics
🔑Knowledge and awareness of IoT gateway products, agents, sensors, and devices
🔑Experience in managing devices remotely and maintaining device inventory
🔑Experience working on Linux & Windows
🔑Knowledge of PowerShell or Linux Shell scripting and C++, C#, Python
🔑Experience with the AWS IoT (or similar) framework
🔑General knowledge of the entire IoT stack with hands-on experience configuring IoT devices
🔑Provide escalation support for troubleshooting and resolution of network data and security issues
​ 🔑Provide clear and concise recommendations to remediate performance/scaling bottlenecks
🔑Participate in lab testing with other teams to ensure performance expectations are met
🔑Engage with internal and external customers for briefings, issue escalation, and complex solution development via effective communication skills
🔑Document network and device capabilities for internal and external consumption