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Applied Engineering

Applied Engineering

Employee-owned engineering, software, and print services firm

Mechanical Engineer

Full-Time
$34.62 - $53.85/hr

+ Paid overtime

Junior, Mid
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Wyoming, MN, USA
In Person
No H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • A Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering.
  • Experience working with bill-of-material structures, configuration management, and engineering change processes.
  • Proficiency with Creo or similar computer-aided design tools for assemblies, part updates, and configuration changes.
  • Experience with product lifecycle management systems such as Windchill for data management, version control, and documentation workflows.
  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings, computer-aided design models, technical documentation, and industry standards.
  • Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize work, and maintain accuracy in fast-moving environments.
  • Strong collaboration skills with procurement, operations, engineering, and technical publications teams.
  • Ability to identify data inconsistencies and support cleanup, reporting, and continuous improvement activities.
  • Intermediate computer skills, including spreadsheet use for data analysis and reporting.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to facilitate engineering discussions, ask relevant questions, and support decision-making.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while contributing effectively in a team environment.
  • Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Responsibilities
  • Create and refine exploded views of assemblies using Creo and SolidWorks to support spare parts catalogs and technical product documentation.
  • Interpret complex computer-aided design models, part files, and assemblies to identify components and ensure accurate visual representation.
  • Review, audit, and update bills of materials to ensure accuracy, completeness, and alignment with current production components.
  • Coordinate with procurement, operations, and engineering teams to verify part usage and resolve discrepancies between computer-aided design models, bills of materials, and documentation.
  • Modify or update three-dimensional computer-aided design models using Creo or similar tools to reflect current configurations and engineering changes.
  • Support ongoing bill-of-material maintenance as designs, sourcing, or configurations evolve.
  • Collaborate with technical illustration and spare-parts teams to ensure catalog content aligns with updated bills of materials and engineering data.
  • Assist with engineering change management, including data updates, documentation control, and cross-functional coordination.
  • Maintain and manage engineering data within product lifecycle management systems such as Windchill, ensuring version control and adherence to standards.
  • Research data quality issues, generate reports, and support cleanup and continuous improvement initiatives across engineering teams.
  • Participate in organizational projects, documentation updates, and engineering best-practice development.
  • Maintain project documentation, including status reports and timelines, and communicate progress to stakeholders.
  • Work collaboratively with suppliers and Applied partners.

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.

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Headquarters

Wayzata, Minnesota

Founded

1989

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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