Mechanical Design Engineer

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Applied Engineering, Inc. is seeking a motivated and hardworking individual to join our team in Faribault, MN as a Mechanical Design Engineer. You will be part of a group of engineers dedicated to high‑quality work, value‑add solutions, skill development, and career growth. Reporting to our Brooklyn Park office, located just north of Minneapolis and St. Paul, we welcome candidates from the Twin Cities and beyond to apply.

Award Winning – Employee Owned – Comprehensive Benefits. Relocation Assistance – Ownership Opportunity – Continuing Education Support.

• Competitive salary
• 401K retirement plan
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance options
• Flexible work schedule

$82,000 - $95,000, DOE

As a Mechanical Design Engineer in Burnsville, MN
, you will:

• Contribute to the mechanical design of custom‑engineered power distribution and electromechanical systems, including switch gear, switchboards, transfer switches, load banks, and docking stations
• Translate customer specifications, site requirements, and technical constraints into accurate, manufacturable mechanical solutions
• Develop detailed 3D models, assemblies, and drawings using Solid Works to support manufacturing, testing, and certification
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams—including electrical engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality—to ensure design accuracy and project alignment
• Create and maintain mechanical specifications, BOMs, and technical documentation within PLM/ERP systems
• Support certification and compliance activities, ensuring designs meet relevant UL and industry standards
• Participate in customer‑facing engineering discussions, providing technical clarity and design recommendations
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, including modularization, automation, and design standardization
• Manage tasks and timelines effectively in a consulting environment, ensuring high‑quality deliverables for multiple clients
• Work collaboratively with suppliers and Applied partners across southern Minnesota
• Contribute to projects that impact communities in Faribault, Northfield, Owatonna, Waseca, and the greater Twin Cities
• Apply your skills in a dynamic environment that values ownership and innovation

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• 2–3+ years of mechanical design experience, ideally in power distribution or electromechanical systems
• Proficiency with Solid Works for modeling, assemblies, and detailed drawings
• Experience interpreting customer specifications and site requirements to develop mechanical solutions
• Knowledge of mechanical design best practices, including safety, manufacturability, and compliance
• Experience creating technical documentation to support manufacturing, testing, and certification
• Experience with switch gear, switchboards, transfer switches, load banks, or related power distribution equipment; familiarity with UL standards such as UL 1008, UL 508, and UL 1640
• Experience with ERP, PLM, and engineering vault systems for managing design documentation and BOMs
• Background in process improvement, modularization, or design automation
• Project management experience, including coordinating cross‑functional teams and tracking deliverables, strongly preferred

• Capable of working independently and as a team member
• Strong work ethic and unwavering integrity
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a learning mindset
• Curiosity, problem solving, and analytical thinking
• Effective verbal and written communication
• Desire to work on a variety of projects

Please consider joining Applied's team of talented employees in Faribault and the greater Twin Cities metro area working on‑site from our Brooklyn Park office.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. We regret that we do not offer sponsorship.

Applied Engineering is committed to a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.