Applied Engineering
Employee-owned engineering, software, and print services firm
Mechanical Design Engineer
+ Paid overtime
About the job
- A Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering is required.
- Two to five years of experience is preferred.
- Experience with mechanical systems including sheet metal enclosures, structural assemblies, and thermal management solutions is required.
- A background in small- to medium-scale system design such as electrical enclosures, panel layout, seismic considerations, and heat management is required.
- Proficiency with major enterprise resource planning and computer-aided design platforms, including SolidWorks and AutoCAD, is required.
- Working knowledge of mechanical engineering standards including the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, National Electrical Manufacturers Association, Underwriters Laboratories, and International Electrotechnical Commission is required.
- Skill in generating and reviewing engineering documentation such as Bills of Material, engineering drawings, tolerance stack-ups, and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing is required.
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office tools is required.
- Understanding of structural and thermal analysis using finite element analysis and computational fluid dynamics tools such as ANSYS, COMSOL, or similar platforms is required.
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
- Drive mechanical design engineering initiatives for Systems Solutions, supporting strategic growth and customer-focused project outcomes.
- Lead and coordinate medium-scale mechanical engineering designs within a rapidly expanding business segment.
- Develop mechanical designs and provide technical guidance on active engineering projects.
- Serve as a technical advisor to cross-functional teams, ensuring on-time delivery and high-value engineering solutions.
- Improve clarity, manufacturability, and execution across mechanical design recommendations.
- Collaborate with the Senior Engineering-to-Order Design Manager and engineering partners across the organization.
- Oversee creation and release of engineering drawings, analyses, test plans, and technical documentation.
- Select and specify mechanical components required for project construction.
- Create new parts and Bills of Material and upload them into the enterprise resource planning system.
- Track, support, and report mechanical design changes throughout the full project lifecycle.
- Provide documentation support to application engineering, sales, and estimating teams.
- Partner with manufacturing and production teams to resolve build challenges and improve assembly processes.
- Prepare quote packages and recommend design improvements to enhance manufacturability and reduce cost.
- Apply mechanical engineering standards across design reviews, documentation, and project deliverables.
- Work collaboratively with suppliers and Applied partners.
- Two to five years of experience is preferred.
About the company
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
N/A
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
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.
Help us improve and share your feedback! Did you find this helpful?
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