Jake Schwertel Joins SJE as Director of IoT Technology
Detroit Lakes, Minnesota (May 13, 2026) SJE is excited to announce that Jake Schwertel has joined the company as Director of IoT Technology within the Cloud Connected Solutions (CCS) division, effective on April 14, 2026. Jake will be based out of New Hope, Minnesota. He will lead the technology vision and execution for CCS, driving innovation across hardware, software, and cloud-based IoT platforms.
Jake has ten years of experience in the IoT industry. Most recently, Jake served as Senior Director of engineering at Irrigreen. Prior to that he held leadership roles at Barry-Wehmiller and assisted Amazon with their fleet management. Throughout his roles he established unified IoT infrastructures and launched new SaaS-driven business models. He applies his expertise in embedded systems, edge computing, and modern data architectures to translate business goals into scalable technology solutions.
“Importantly, Jake is deeply aligned with our CCS mission—focusing not just on technology, but on delivering real business value through connected solutions and scalable platforms.”
— Henrik Laursen, President of CCS Division
Jake will work closely with SJE’s engineering teams to build scalable, secure, and data-driven solutions that deliver measurable value to their customers in industrial and municipal markets.
About SJE Inc.
SJE was founded in 1975. Over 50 years later, SJE has evolved into a global industry leader in control systems, operating throughout the United States and Canada, as well as in international markets. SJE, a privately held company, is comprised of over eleven well-respected brands known for their innovation and quality. SJE has locations throughout the United States, Mexico, and Asia. SJE offers a wide variety of control products for residential, commercial, municipal, water, wastewater, and industrial markets, representing the most reliable integration of engineering and manufacturing capabilities in the industry. To learn more, visit www.sjeinc.com.