Mechanical Engineer - Custom Machinery & Automation

ESTIMATED PAY RANGE

• Engineer I: $72,000 - $84,000
• Engineer II: $80,000 - $92,000
• Engineer III: $90,000 - $102,000
• Senior Engineer: $97,000 - $112,000

Mechanical Engineer | Alexandria, MN

Applied Engineering, Inc. is seeking a motivated and hardworking individual to join our team in Alexandria, MN as a Mechanical Engineer. You will be part of a group of engineers dedicated to high‑quality work, value‑add solutions, skill development, and career growth. We welcome candidates from the Alexandria, MN metro and beyond to apply.

Innovation, problem solving, integrity, and collaboration are a few things you'll experience and represent while working with Applied. If you appreciate a challenge, variety, and a quicker pace, then we would like to get to know you better.

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

• Design new high‑speed packaging automation machinery for efficiency, durability, and cost‑effectiveness
• Develop new equipment and standardize existing machine designs
• Provide hands‑on troubleshooting support for manufacturing and assembly issues
• Improve and update current product lines using new tools, materials, and lessons learned
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure machines are built to specification
• Lead or facilitate technical design reviews to support knowledge sharing and peer development
• Apply critical thinking to resolve complex technical challenges independently
• Generate innovative ideas to improve equipment, processes, and engineering outcomes
• Work collaboratively with suppliers and Applied partners
• Contribute to projects that impact communities in Fergus Falls, Willmar, Osakis, and Glenwood, and the greater Alexandria, MN metro
• Apply your skills in a dynamic environment that values ownership and innovation

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering required
• 4+ years of machine design experience
• Ability to work independently with sound judgment and initiative
• Strong problem‑solving skills for complex technical challenges
• Experience collaborating across business functions and contributing to team success
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement
• Customer‑focused mindset with ability to meet internal and external needs
• Ability to support peer learning and contribute to knowledge sharing
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical tasks such as climbing, kneeling, or balancing

• 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

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

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