Engineering Structures Jobs in Kaukauna, WI

Summary

The Commercial Sales Representative is a senior-facing business development role responsible for driving revenue growth through consultative selling, strategic relationship management, and disciplined execution across the full sales lifecycle. This position operates at the intersection of client engagement, project development, and internal coordination, building credibility in a competitive market while ensuring continuity from initial pursuit through post-contract follow-through. The role demands strong market presence, technical fluency in commercial construction processes, and the ability to balance new business generation with long-term client stewardship.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and expand relationships with prospective and existing commercial clients, architects, subcontractors, and developers.
• Generate new business opportunities and manage leads from initial contact through contract execution.
• Conduct site visits, building tours, and client-facing meetings to support opportunity development and client confidence.
• Lead project design and preconstruction discussions in collaboration with internal partners.
• Maintain active post-sale involvement through client check-ins and participation in site meetings.
• Coordinate effective contract hand-offs to superintendents and estimators to ensure alignment and continuity.
• Accurately manage change orders and support communication between sales and delivery teams.
• Utilize CRM tools, budget platforms, and Procore to track opportunities, client activity, and project status.
• Build rapid market credibility through professional presence, responsiveness, and consistent follow-through.
• Operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment while managing multiple concurrent priorities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of experience in sales and/or building industry roles.
• Established network within architectural, subcontractor, and developer communities.
• Demonstrated strength in sales execution, negotiation, and customer relationship management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and comfort adopting CRM and project management tools; familiarity with Procore preferred.
• Associate degree in Marketing, Sales, Business, or a related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Sales, Business, or a related field preferred.
• Experience with pre-engineered metal buildings, structural steel, and wood framing systems preferred.
• Background transitioning from project management into a client-facing sales role is advantageous.
• Strong analytical follow-through, proactive problem-solving ability, and client-focused mindset.
• Exceptional communication skills, professional persuasion, and comfort engaging in direct, outcome-driven conversations.

Automation Controls Engineer

On-site | Appleton, WI • Sheboygan, WI

Our client is a global manufacturer that is modernizing its Mid-West operations with advanced automation and Industry 4.0 initiatives. They are expanding the engineering team with an Automation Controls Engineer who will own full-cycle controls projects—from early requirements through commissioning—across two high-speed flexible-packaging plants. This is a hands-on role with high visibility, direct access to senior leadership, and a clear technical growth path.

What You Will Do

• Lead automation projects from concept through start-up, delivering safe, reliable, cost-effective machine and process controls solutions.
• Gather requirements from production, maintenance, safety, and quality teams, then create complete engineering-package documentation (drawings, bill of materials, functional specs, FAT/SAT plans).
• Program, troubleshoot, and optimize PLC, HMI, servo, VFD, and edge-device architectures, integrating sensors, vision, and robotics into high-speed packaging lines.
• Manage vendors and procurement—evaluate suppliers, generate purchase orders, track deliveries, and ensure equipment meets scope and schedule.
• Track budgets and timelines, report project status, and proactively remove roadblocks to hit milestones.
• Drive continuous improvement through kaizen events, data analytics, and root-cause problem solving to boost OEE and reduce unplanned downtime.
• Support installation, start-up, and operator training on-site, with up to 30 percent travel to sister facilities as needed.

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, Mechanical, Controls, Automation Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of professional experience in industrial automation, machine controls, or advanced manufacturing (co-op or internship experience counts).
• Proficiency with Allen-Bradley or Siemens PLCs, HMI development, industrial networking, and common protocols (EtherNet/IP, Modbus, I/O-Link, etc.).
• Working knowledge of NFPA 79, OSHA machine-safety standards, lean / six-sigma tools, and capital-project management.
• Strong communication and documentation skills; able to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
• Self-starter mindset with a passion for learning new technologies and mentoring peers.

Why Join

• Competitive salary, annual bonus eligibility, and comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match).
• Defined professional-development roadmap with tuition assistance and industry-certification support.
• Opportunity to shape the automation strategy for two flagship facilities undergoing significant capital investment.
• Collaborative culture that values safety, innovation, and continuous improvement.

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SALES EXECUTIVE (On-site | Appleton, WI)

Are you a results-driven sales professional ready to make a big impact? Do you have experience in commercial construction and a passion for building strong client relationships? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team!

Overview:

Fireline Sprinkler LLC, an entity of Sentinel Safety & Security LLC, is expanding its Sales Executive team in Appleton, WI. We are a leading provider of fire protection systems, with a rich history spanning over 30 years in the industry. For the past six years, Sentinel's companies have ranked among the top five fire protection and sprinkler companies in Engineering News-Record (ENR).

We’re seeking a passionate and experienced construction sales leader who can strategically convert new business, build strong relationships, penetrate new territories, and drive growth. The ideal candidate is a hands-on, strategic sales professional with a proven track record in construction sales and thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

What you receive:

• An exciting opportunity to help expand our footprint in Northeast and Southern Wisconsin.
• Competitive salary & commission package.
• Full benefit package including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance products as well as a 401k plan with match, PTO and holiday pay.

Sales Executive Responsibilities:

• Generate new business, manage client relationships, and promote fire protection solutions tailored to commercial and industrial markets.
• Identify and pursue new sales opportunities through networking, cold calling, industry events, and referrals.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of leads within the assigned territory or market segment.
• Create a plan to manage your client base, outlining the strategy and approach used to meet or exceed your goals.
• Conduct client consultations to assess fire protection needs and propose appropriate fire sprinkler system solutions.
• Prepare and deliver professional sales presentations and proposals to prospective clients.
• Collaborate with design and project management teams to ensure accurate scope, pricing, and timelines.
• Maintain regular contact with existing clients to provide ongoing support and promote additional services.
• Stay informed about industry codes, local fire regulations, and NFPA standards relevant to sprinkler systems.
• Track and document all sales activities, leads, quotes, and follow-ups in CRM software.
• Provide accurate sales forecasts and contribute to strategic planning and revenue goals.
• Attend pre-bid meetings, job walks, and coordinate with contractors, engineers, and other stakeholders as needed.
• Represent the company at trade shows, community events, and professional associations.

Sales Executive Qualifications:

• Proven sales experience within the commercial construction industry.
• Prefer fire protection industry experience.
• Possess a “hunter” mentality and an energetic attitude for winning new business and growing an existing client base.
• Knowledge of NFPA standards and applicable building codes is highly preferred.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to read and understand construction plans and specifications.
• Self-motivated with excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM platforms.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field preferred.

If you are looking for a role where your success is rewarded and your potential is limitless, we encourage you to apply for this excellent opportunity. We look forward to meeting you!

Our mission statement reflects our purpose: “Your life safety is our life’s work”

Fireline Sprinkler, LLC and Sentinel Safety & Security, LLC are Equal Opportunity Employers

Sales Account Executive- Manufacturing

Company Description

IMAGINiT Technologies, a division of Rand Worldwide, advances the way companies use technology to design, develop, and manage complex engineering projects. As the market leader in North America, we continue to enjoy a great deal of success even in these unprecedented times. Our culture is supportive, dynamic, collaborative, and driven to meet the ever-changing needs of our customers and our employees. If you are looking to make a real difference, we would love to hear from you.

Job Description

We are looking for a Sales Account Executive who is passionate, self-motivated, and business savvy, with a strong desire to overachieve their professional and financial goals to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to utilize your solution selling skills, to drive business within named accounts in the Manufacturing sector. In this role you will have the opportunity to collaborate with our best in class, presales, customer success, and professional services teams, to ensure that your customers view you as a trusted advisor who can deliver solutions well past software alone.

Responsibilities

• Manage full sales cycle from researching accounts to closing business.
• Discovering, developing, and managing business relationships with prospects and current customers to sell software, services, and other related solutions.
• Selling wide and deep into accounts by identifying client needs and opportunities where IMAGINiT products and services will improve client growth and productivity.
• Leading account strategy sessions with current clients, prospects, and internal teams.
• Developing and delivering presentations and proposals.
• Increasing IMAGINiT visibility in the industry by attending networking events, using social media, referrals, etc.
• Collaborating across IMAGINiT business units working with other channel partners to secure customer business.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of direct sales experience selling software solutions to mid-size and large enterprises.
• Measurable track record in new business development and overachieving sales team targets.
• Proven hunter mentality with a track record of sales success.
• Strong business acumen, and ability to have business conversations at all levels.
• Excellent problem solving, negotiation, and closing skills.
• Ability to manage the entire sales process from prospecting through close.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and CRM usage.
• Experience with multi-product/services selling is a plus.
• Experience selling within the Manufacturing sector is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent is a plus.

Additional Information

What can you expect?

• Comprehensive onboarding program and on-going training that prepares you for success.
• Approachable leadership team who truly cares about you and your customers.
• Opportunities for growth and development with opportunities to move up or horizontally within the organization.
• You will be surrounded by armies of people that you can leverage from a strong technical team including pre-and-post sales engineers, marketing, and a technical support team second to none.

Hybrid/Remote Work

• Ability to maintain appropriate productivity and performance.
• Have a work environment that is free from distractions and has a reliable internet connection.
• Ability to dedicate their full attention to their job duties and be available via Teams and/or phone during work hours.
• Required to attend all mandatory meetings and/or events and be responsive to any communication from colleagues, customers, and management.

Travel

• 20-25% annually

Total Compensation

• Salary $75,000-$85,000
• OTE Range $180,000 Plus

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision
• Health Savings Account with Employer Matching Contribution
• Limited Purpose FSA Account
• Medical Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Assistance Plan
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Vacation and Sick Leave
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Service Awards
• Employee Referral Bonus Program

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We celebrate employment equity and diversity! We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and do not discriminate based on disability, race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or any other basis protected under federal, state, provincial or local laws.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process, we will work with you to meet your needs.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest, but only those applicants who are to be considered will be contacted. Must be authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer without company sponsorship.

Our client is a third-party administration and consulting firm specializing in employee stock ownership plans. Our client guides privately held businesses through every stage of their employee stock ownership plan journey from feasibility analysis to long-term sustainability.

Location: Appleton, Wisconsin (in office role)

Essential Responsibilities:

Financial Modeling & Analysis

• Build and maintain detailed feasibility models, including:
• Company valuation assumptions and transaction sizing
• Cash flow and debt service capacity analysis
• Repurchase obligation forecasts
• Tax impact and contribution modeling
• Run multiple transaction scenarios and sensitivity analyses to evaluate sustainability and risk.
• Identify financial constraints, red flags, and limiting factors in proposed company structures.

Feasibility and Transaction Support & Documentation

• Prepare clear analytical outputs, schedules, and summaries for use in client-facing presentations.
• Document assumptions, methodologies, and conclusions to support defensibility and consistency.
• Support diligence requests and follow-up analysis during sales and transaction phases.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Solution Engineers to understand client objectives and refine feasibility scenarios.
• Coordinate with valuation, tax, and administration teams to align assumptions and inputs.
• Support transition from feasibility analysis to transaction execution and administration.

Quality & Standards

• Maintain modeling templates, tools, and internal best practices.
• Ensure analyses align with ERISA requirements, IRS regulations, and industry standards.
• Stay current on technical developments and regulatory changes.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base = $90-$110k base salary
• Variable Bonus: ~10% of base (annual payout in January), tied to production hours target (≈1,500 production hours)
• Projected Year One Earnings: $100k - $120k
• Health – employer pays 60% of the employee's monthly premium
• Dental and vision insurance – employee pays 100%
• Short and Long-term Disability

About the role:

The Fast Track Sales Program at TQL is an opportunity to build a career with an industry leader that offers an award-winning culture, high earning potential with uncapped commission and significant opportunities for compensation and advancement. We will pay to relocate you to Cincinnati, Ohio to train with some of the top brokers in the company. Once you’ve completed training and built a solid book of business, TQL will pay to relocate you again to any of our 60+ offices nationwide. Our best in-class training and mentorship program will teach you everything you need to know about sales, logistics and supply chain management.

POSITION IS LOCATED IN CINCINNATI - PAID RELOCATION PROVIDED

What’s in it for you:

• $50,000-$55,000 minimum compensation your first year, based on education
• Includes base salary, sign-on bonus and housing allowance
• Uncapped commission opportunity
• Our average sales representative hits six figures after three years of selling
• Want to know what the top 20% earn? Ask your recruiter
• Relocation assistance package to help you get settled in Cincinnati

Who we’re looking for:

• You compete daily in a fast-paced, high-energy environment
• You’re self-motivated, set ambitious goals and work relentlessly to achieve them
• You’re coachable, enjoy solving problems and thinking on your feet
• College degree preferred, but not required
• Military veterans encouraged to apply

What you'll do:

• Receive 6 months of direct training from experienced Logistics Account Executives
• Help your account executive solve customer needs, find carriers for time-sensitive freight and manage daily operations
• Participate in hands-on and virtual training sessions
• Develop negotiation skills through prospecting and cold calling
• Build your book
• Use your training to meet sales metrics and become eligible for commission
• Establish relationships to close new customers
• Negotiate prices with customers and carriers
• Resolve freight issues to ensure timely pickup and delivery

What you need:

• Elite work ethic, 100% in-office
• Strong negotiation skills with ability to handle conflict
• Entrepreneurial mindset and exceptional customer service

Why TQL:

• Certified Great Place to Work with 800+ lifetime workplace award wins
• Outstanding career growth potential with a structured leadership track
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Health, dental and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Perks including employee discounts, financial wellness planning, tuition reimbursement and more

Employment visa sponsorship is unavailable for this position. Applicants requiring employment visa sponsorship now or in the future (e.g., F-1 STEM OPT, H-1B, TN, J1 etc.) will not be considered.

We are looking for someone who:

• Wants to leave behind the typical structured, 8-5 desk job
• Is willing to bet on themselves and be financially rewarded for it
• Enjoys problem solving within a fast-paced environment
• Wants an autonomous position with support as needed
• Has grit, resilience, and loves a challenge

Company Overview:

Cornerstone Caregiving is the largest privately owned in-home care company, growing to over 400 offices across 44 states in over 5 years. With a focus on giving our seniors the option to age in place, we are expanding our presence across the country and are seeking out an elite leader to spearhead the growth of this branch.

Responsibilities:

As the director, you will independently manage and lead this branch, along with unparalleled and ongoing corporate training and support.

Business Development: Develop and execute a marketing plan to establish Cornerstone as the preferred in-home care provider.

Referral building: Cultivate and manage relationships with referral partners (hospitals, hospices, senior living, etc.).

Staffing and Scheduling: Hiring and onboarding new team members and ensuring all shifts are properly staffed. Monitor on-call responsibilities as calls come from clients, caregivers and partners.

In-home Assessments: Build strong client relationships, conduct intakes, and ensure client satisfaction.

Financial Management: Oversee office budget that is reflected in profit and loss statements.

Cultivating Culture: Creating the workplace of choice for your territory. Set your own standard through incentivizing, motivating, setting the tone of your team morale.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A proven leader with previous experience managing a team
• Success with meeting sales and business development goals
• Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment
• Entrepreneurial mindset
• Experience with direct recruitment, hiring and oversight of staff
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Benefits:

• Base salary with 20% quarterly cash profit share
• Paid health, dental, and vision insurance
• Company provided car with paid gas
• Cell phone stipend
• Unlimited PTO with corporate approval
• Initial and ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• We are the best…

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Appleton, WI

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Description & Skill Requirement:

• Study assembly lines/processes and identify areas for improvement as per lean principles.
• Perform Time Study and Line Balancing-Elemental breakdown, Video Time study–All Processes (Stations & Operator), VA/NVA/RNVA analysis, Develop Current State Line Balancing, Muri Analysis
• Develop Value Stream Mapping-Current State VSM-Identify bottlenecks, wastes and inefficiencies, Capacity analysis and Current baselining, Future State VSM, Current state vs Future state
• Identify Process and productivity improvement opportunities for entire process with Level 1,2,3 improvement suggestions report and roadmap
• Develop/ re-write Standard work instructions, Video work instructions
• Analysis of Root Cause for the quality failures, defects, downtimes etc., and support in corrective action & Kaizen / improvement identification with detailed implementation plan
• Support in Fixture design as per requirements.

Job Description & Skill Requirement:

• Study assembly lines/processes and identify areas for improvement as per lean principles.
• Perform Time Study and Line Balancing-Elemental breakdown, Video Time study–All Processes (Stations & Operator), VA/NVA/RNVA analysis, Develop Current State Line Balancing, Muri Analysis
• Develop Value Stream Mapping-Current State VSM-Identify bottlenecks, wastes and inefficiencies, Capacity analysis and Current baselining, Future State VSM, Current state vs Future state
• Identify Process and productivity improvement opportunities for entire process with Level 1,2,3 improvement suggestions report and roadmap
• Develop/ re-write Standard work instructions, Video work instructions
• Analysis of Root Cause for the quality failures, defects, downtimes etc., and support in corrective action & Kaizen / improvement identification with detailed implementation plan
• Support in Fixture design as per requirements.