Machine Design Engineer

Applied Engineering•Boston, MA

7d•$35 - $54•Onsite

About The Position

Applied Engineering is seeking a Machine Design Engineer to join its team onsite in Shoreview, Minnesota. The role is part of an engineering group focused on high-quality work, value-add solutions, skill development, and career growth. Candidates must be willing to relocate to the Minneapolis–St. Paul area; relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates. The engineer designs 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 position leads mechanical design from concept through modeling, detailing, and release, using SolidWorks, and supports projects through fabrication, assembly, installation, and commissioning. Occasional travel to customer sites is required. The role also involves managing requirements and schedules, conducting internal and customer design reviews, mentoring junior engineers, collaborating with senior engineering staff and cross-functional groups, supporting new business initiatives, working with suppliers and Applied partners, and helping establish design standards and continuous improvement. Applied Engineering is a 100% employee-owned engineering consulting company serving manufacturers across the Midwest and beyond. Its culture emphasizes innovation, problem solving, integrity, collaboration, flexibility, and career development.

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 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.
Legally authorized to work in the United States; sponsorship is not offered.
Willingness to relocate to the Minneapolis–St. Paul area.

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, ensuring 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.
Collaborate with suppliers and Applied partners.