Machine Design Engineer

Applied Engineering•Chicago, IL

7d•$35 - $54•Onsite

About The Position

Applied Engineering is seeking a Machine Design Engineer to join its engineering team onsite in Shoreview, Minnesota. The role focuses on designing large-scale, low-volume mechanical systems, including cranes, welded structures, and custom critical-handling equipment, as well as automation and robotic mechanisms for extreme-duty lifting, motion, and precision-handling applications. The engineer leads mechanical design from concept through modeling, detailing, and release using SolidWorks; manages project requirements and execution; and presents concepts and progress in internal and customer design reviews. The position involves mentoring junior engineers, collaborating with chief and principal engineers and cross-functional engineering groups, supporting new business initiatives and engineered-to-order solutions, and helping establish design standards and continuous improvement. The engineer also supports fabrication, assembly, installation, and commissioning of large mechanical systems, with occasional customer-site travel. This is an onsite role in Shoreview, MN. Candidates must be willing to relocate to the Minneapolis–St. Paul area; relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates. Applied Engineering is a 100% employee-owned engineering consulting company serving manufacturers across the Midwest and beyond. The company describes its culture as collaborative, flexible, innovative, and fast-paced, with opportunities for career growth and assignments aligned with employees’ skills and interests. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not offered.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering.
At least 5 years of experience in machine design, automation, heavy equipment, or large-scale mechanical systems.
Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling; SolidWorks is strongly preferred.
Ability to lead and manage complex machine or automation designs from concept through detailing and release.
Demonstrated ownership of engineering projects and a track record of driving them to completion.
Strong planning, organizational, and communication skills.
Experience mentoring or guiding individuals or teams through mechanical design processes.
Willingness to travel for installation and commissioning support, typically less than 10% and periodically up to 25%.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong work ethic and unwavering integrity.
Excellent interpersonal skills and a learning mindset.
Curiosity, problem-solving ability, and analytical thinking.
Effective verbal and written communication.

Nice To Haves

SolidWorks proficiency is strongly preferred.
Willingness to work on a variety of projects.

Responsibilities

Design and engineer large-scale, low-volume mechanical systems, including cranes, welded structures, and custom critical-handling equipment.
Develop automation and robotic mechanisms for extreme-duty lifting, motion, and precision-handling applications.
Lead mechanical design activities from concept through modeling, detailing, and release using SolidWorks.
Track and manage project requirements to ensure technical accuracy and on-schedule execution.
Facilitate internal and customer design reviews, presenting concepts, engineering decisions, and progress updates.
Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with chief and principal engineers to refine design approaches.
Provide technical guidance for new business initiatives and custom engineered-to-order lifting solutions.
Partner with cross-functional engineering groups to establish design standards and contribute to continuous improvement.
Support fabrication, assembly, installation, and commissioning of large mechanical systems, including occasional travel to customer sites.
Develop mechanical solutions for unique lifting, motion, and automation challenges.
Work collaboratively with suppliers and Applied partners.