Full-Time
Electrical Design Engineer
Power Electronics & Thermal Systems
Posted on 9/10/2026
Applied Engineering
Employee-owned engineering, software, and print services firm
Compensation Overview
$40.45 - $59.24/hr
No H1B Sponsorship
Milwaukee, WI, USA
Hybrid
Hybrid schedule; travel to Faribault, Minnesota as needed. Must reside within a 4–5 hour drive or near a major airport such as Green Bay or Milwaukee.
Bachelor's
 Electrical Engineering (1) |
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- A Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
- A minimum of 2 years of experience as an electrical engineer is required.
- Experience with electrical design, modeling, and documentation is required.
- Knowledge of power conversion theory and high-power electrical systems is required.
- Experience with power electronics, including insulated-gate bipolar transistor-based systems and high-frequency switching architectures, is required.
- Experience designing or analyzing high-frequency busbars, including skin-effect considerations, materials, and topology optimization, is required.
- Experience with computational fluid dynamics or CFX analysis for electronics cooling and thermal-management applications is required.
- Familiarity with sustaining engineering, cost-reduction initiatives, and engineering change request processes is required.
- Ability to identify and execute design improvements that support cost, quality, and performance goals is required.
- Experience with electrical modeling or simulation tools, including computer-aided design, analysis, or circuit-modeling platforms, is preferred.
- Ability to work independently and as a team member is required.
- Effective verbal and written communication is required.
- Drive cost savings, margin improvement, and design enhancements across electrical systems and product lines.
- Perform electrical design, modeling, and analysis for new products and existing electrical assemblies.
- Apply power conversion theory to optimize system performance, reliability, and efficiency.
- Design and analyze power-electronics systems, including insulated-gate bipolar transistor-based topologies and high-frequency switching architectures.
- Develop and optimize high-frequency busbar designs, including skin-effect considerations, materials selection, and topology improvements.
- Support research, development, and engineering initiatives, including concept development and early-stage electrical design.
- Conduct computational fluid dynamics or CFX analysis to evaluate electronics cooling, airflow, and thermal performance.
- Design and validate electronics cooling strategies and thermal-management solutions for high-power assemblies.
- Contribute to sustaining engineering activities such as cost-reduction projects and engineering change requests.
- Participate in continuous improvement efforts that strengthen product quality, reduce variation, and streamline electrical assembly processes.
- Collaborate with suppliers and internal engineering partners to resolve design challenges and improve manufacturability.
- Experience with electrical modeling or simulation tools, including computer-aided design, analysis, or circuit-modeling platforms.
Applied Engineering is an employee-owned engineering and technology company serving manufacturers across the Upper Midwest. It offers product design, analysis, prototyping, and reverse-engineering services alongside custom software development, IT and network consulting, and large-format printing, scanning, and archiving. Clients span industries such as off-highway transportation, construction and agricultural equipment, energy, and medical devices. What sets Applied Engineering apart is its 100% employee-ownership structure, which ties every team member's success to client outcomes, plus locations across North Dakota, Minnesota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. The goal is to blend technical talent and technology into solutions that fit each customer's project, process, and culture.
Company Size
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Company Stage
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Total Funding
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Headquarters
Wayzata, Minnesota
Founded
1989
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Applied Engineering added sales and leadership hires in August 2026, signaling growth intent.
- Events in 2026 target automation, lithography, and manufacturing buyers, widening deal flow.
- Employee ownership plus repeated workplace awards support retention in a competitive labor market.
What critics are saying
- CREtelligent's June 2026 acquisition can disrupt culture, pricing, and management priorities.
- Minnesota WARN filings show layoffs across the state; engineering demand softens quickly.
- If 3D printing and manufacturing expansion underperform, margins shrink before 2027.
What makes Applied Engineering unique
- Applied Engineering is 100% employee-owned, retaining talent through shared equity.
- The firm expanded into advanced 3D printing in 2026 for prototyping and production.
- Applied Engineering serves robotics, semiconductor, and industrial controls customers with DFM capabilities.
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Benefits
401(k) Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Flexible Work Hours
Remote Work Options
Wellness Program
Gym Membership
Phone/Internet Stipend
Home Office Stipend
Flexible Work Hours
Family Planning Benefits
Fertility Treatment Support
Professional Development Budget
Conference Attendance Budget