Mechanical Design Engineer - Electromechanical Systems

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Mechanical Design Engineer- Electromechanical Systems | Burnsville, MN

Applied Engineering, Inc. is seeking a motivated and hardworking individual to join our team in Burnsville, MN, as a Mechanical Design Engineer – Electromechanical Systems. 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. 

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.

Award Winning – Employee Owned – Comprehensive Benefits

Relocation Assistance – Ownership Opportunity – Continuing Education Support

BENEFITS AND PERKS

Applied Engineering is a 100% employee-owned engineering and technology consulting company dedicated to providing exceptional talent and technology. We have won numerous awards, including Best Place to Work and Top Place to Intern.

Our unique company culture blends top talent, total technology, and absolute adaptability. We offer a career trajectory few others can match, with opportunities to take on roles and projects aligned with your skills and interests.

In addition, we offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package including:

• 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

Employees working in Burnsville have a short commute from Apple Valley, Chaska, Savage, Minneapolis, and St. Paul, and will enjoy professional growth and community engagement through our regional presence in Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota and South Dakota.

ESTIMATED PAY RANGE

Engineer I: $74,000 - $86,000

Engineer II: $82,000 - $94,000

Engineer III: $90,000 - $103,000

Senior Engineer: $97,000 - $112,000

Final compensation is based on experience, skills, and alignment with role expectations.

JOB SUMMARY

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

• Own all mechanical design activities for a product line redesign effort Develop 3D models, assemblies, and detailed drawings using SolidWorks
• Interpret customer specifications, site requirements, and technical constraints to create accurate, manufacturable solutions
• Define mechanical specifications and component layouts for power distribution equipment (switchgear, switchboards, transfer switches, load banks, docking stations)
• Produce detailed technical documentation supporting manufacturing, testing, certification, and customer requests
• Collaborate with SMEs, cross-functional teams, suppliers, and internal stakeholders throughout the project
• Ensure designs meet safety, manufacturability, and relevant code/standard requirements
• Support certification and compliance activities (UL 1008, UL 508, UL 1640, etc.)
• Maintain mechanical documentation, BOMs, and revisions within ERP/PLM/Vault systems
• Contribute to process improvements, modularization, and design standardization initiatives
• Participate in design reviews, prototyping sessions, and on-site engineering discussions in Faribault, MN (travel required)
• Work collaboratively with suppliers and Applied partners across the Minneapolis-St.Paul Metro
• Contribute to projects that impact communities in Burnsville, Savage, Apple Valley, Bloomington, Eagan, Lakeville, and Prior Lake, and the greater Twin Cities
• Apply your skills in a dynamic environment that values ownership and innovation.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Experience in mechanical design for custom-engineered power distribution or electromechanical systems 
• Proficiency with SolidWorks 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 switchgear, 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

SKILLS AND VALUES

• 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

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Please consider joining Applied's team of talented employees in Burnsville, Savage, Apple Valley, Bloomington, Eagan, Lakeville, and Prior Lake, Brooklyn Park, and the greater Twin Cities metro area.

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.

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