Mechanical Design Engineer

About the role

We are seeking a motivated and hardworking individual to join our team in Brooklyn Park, MN as a Mechanical 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 Minneapolis metro and beyond to apply. Employees working in Brooklyn Park, MN have a short commute from Brooklyn Center, New Hope, Maple Grove, Coon Rapids, Anoka, Blaine, and Plymouth, and will enjoy professional growth and community engagement through our regional presence in Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota and South Dakota. As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you'll join a small, agile team supporting a diverse range of projects and initiatives across product development and manufacturing. This role is ideal for a mechanical engineer with deep design experience, CAD expertise, and a strong foundation in both metal and polymer fabrication techniques. You'll be responsible for interpreting customer requirements, creating and refining 3D designs, managing projects, performing design validation through FEA, and collaborating across disciplines to integrate mechanical systems with electrical and control components. Your work will directly impact the performance, manufacturability, and innovation of product lines. You'll support various clients and industries while collaborating with suppliers and other Applied partners.

Responsibilities

• Interpret customer requirements
• Create and refine 3D designs
• Manage projects
• Perform design validation through FEA
• Collaborate across disciplines to integrate mechanical systems with electrical and control components
• Support various clients and industries while collaborating with suppliers and other Applied partners

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) required
• 5+ years of 3D design experience
• Expert-level proficiency in CAD software: Creo, SolidWorks, or Inventor (preferably all three)
• Strong knowledge of metalworking processes: forming, bending, welding, machining, casting, extrusion
• Experience with polymer manufacturing: injection molding, extrusion, thermoforming
• Finite Element Analysis (FEA) experience
• Basic understanding of electrical engineering principles
• Familiarity with machine control systems and PLCs
• Working knowledge of at least one programming language
• 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
• Continuing Education Support
• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance options
• Paid overtime
• Flexible work schedule
• Relocation assistance
• Ownership opportunity (employee‑owned)

Pay

Estimated pay range: Engineer III: $43.27–$49.04 per hour; Senior Engineer: $46.63–$53.85 per hour. Final compensation is based on experience, skills, and alignment with role expectations. Paid overtime may be available.