COMPANY OVERVIEW
Electrical Design Engineer | Faribault, MN
Applied Engineering, Inc. is seeking a motivated and hardworking individual to join our team in Faribault, MN, as an Electrical Design 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 southern Twin Cities 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.
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 Faribault, MN, have a short commute from Northfield, Owatonna, Dundas, Medford, Lakeville, Farmington, Waseca, and Lonsdale, 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: $40.45–$46.52/hour
Engineer II: $44.14–$50.76/hour
Engineer III: $47.83–$55.00/hour
Senior Engineer: $51.51–$59.24/hour
Final compensation is based on experience, skills, and alignment with role expectations. Paid overtime may be available.
As an Electrical Engineer , you will:
- Drive cost savings, margin improvement, and design enhancements across electrical systems
- Perform electrical design, modeling, and analysis for new and existing products
- Support RDE initiatives, including concept development and early‑stage design work
- Contribute to sustaining engineering activities, including cost‑reduction projects and engineering change requests (ECRs)
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance product quality, reduce variation, and streamline assembly
- Work collaboratively with suppliers and Applied partners
- Contribute to projects that impact communities in Northfield, Owatonna, Dundas, Medford, Lakeville, Farmington, Waseca, and Lonsdale, and the greater southern Twin Cities metro
- Apply your skills in a dynamic environment that values ownership and innovation
This position offers a hybrid schedule with 1–2 days onsite per week and 3–4 days working from home . Please note: this hybrid arrangement applies only to this role and does not indicate future flexibility for other positions.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering (required)
- Minimum 2 years of experience as an electrical engineer
- Experience with electrical design, modeling, and documentation
- Familiarity with sustaining engineering, cost‑reduction initiatives, and ECR processes
- Ability to identify and execute design improvements that support cost, quality, and performance goals
- Strong analytical skills and problem‑solving abilities
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 Faribault, MN, and the greater southern Twin Cities metro area, with support from our Brooklyn Park, MN office.
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.
Job ID: 20261066