Electrical Engineer - Cost & Design Improvements

About the Role

Applied Engineering, Inc. is seeking a motivated and hardworking Electrical Engineer - Cost & Design Improvements to join our team in Faribault, MN. 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.

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.