Electrical Design Engineer
About the role
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. Innovation, problem solving, integrity, and collaboration are core values experienced and represented while working with Applied. If you appreciate a challenge, variety, and a quicker pace, we would like to get to know you better.
Responsibilities
- 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
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
- 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
Benefits
- 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
Pay
- 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.
Schedule
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.