Sr. Applications Engineer

• Location 1421 2nd Avenue Northwest,Stewartville, MN, 55976,United States
• Base Pay $98,174.00 - $ / Year
• Job Category Manufacturing, Engineering, Production
• Industry Manufacturing, Engineering, Production
• Employee Type Full Time Office
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree

Contact information

• Name Derek Nelson
• Email

This role is product‑focused and is ideal for a strong mechanical or structural engineer who wants to own product design from concept through validation and launch, offering significant visibility and impact.

Lead development of new composite structural products and enhancements to existing product lines

Translate performance requirements into engineered design solutions

Perform structural analysis and calculations (hand calcs, FEA, modeling, etc.)

Guide prototype builds, validation testing, and product qualification

Interpret lab and field test data to drive design decisions

Create and review engineering drawings, documentation, and technical specifications

Support technical conversations with customers and internal stakeholders

Identify product innovation opportunities and drive continuous improvement

This role blends product engineering, structural design, and technical collaboration.

We are open to experienced engineers from a variety of product‑driven industries.

Ideal backgrounds may include:

• Structural or mechanical product design
• Engineered composites or advanced materials
• Heavy equipment, transportation, building products, or industrial systems
• Manufacturing‑focused product engineering

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Civil, or Structural Engineering
• 5+ years of experience in product development or structural design
• Strong background in structural analysis and performance-based design
• Experience working through product validation and testing cycles
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly

• Experience with composite materials
• Familiarity with industry codes or standards (any structural codes)
• 3D CAD experience (Solid Works or similar)
• PE license or path toward licensure

The compensation range for this position is $98,174 - $138,099 annually. Final offers may vary based on several factors, including experience, skills, and qualifications. The posted range represents the expected earning potential for this position within the current organizational budget and market conditions.

• Team – we before me
• Reliable – every day in every way
• Urgent – the drive to do
• Enterprising – be curious
• Health, Dental, Ancillary Benefits
• Generous PTO and 9 paid holidays
• 401k with 4% company match
• HSA employer contribution
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Profit Sharing
• Company Events (steak cookouts, holiday parties, community giving, and more)