Mechanical Design Engineer

Applied Engineering • Burnsville, MN

6d • $70,000 - $86,000 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Mechanical Design Engineer in Burnsville, MN, you may: design mechanical components and assemblies, with emphasis on sheet metal; use SolidWorks and other mechanical design tools to create accurate, manufacturable solutions; interpret customer specifications and site requirements to develop practical mechanical designs; balance customer customization with standardized design practices to support efficiency; collaborate with cross‑functional teams, suppliers, and internal stakeholders; apply strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy, safety, and compliance with relevant codes and standards; manage design documentation and bills of materials using ERP, PLM, and Engineering Vault systems, and work collaboratively with suppliers and other Applied partners.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering required
• A minimum of two years using Solidworks for 3D design
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Product development/redevelopment experience strongly preferred
• The ability to source components and work directly with vendors
• Experience with UL 1008, UL 508, UL 891, and UL 1558 standards a plus

Responsibilities

• design mechanical components and assemblies, with emphasis on sheet metal
• use SolidWorks and other mechanical design tools to create accurate, manufacturable solutions
• interpret customer specifications and site requirements to develop practical mechanical designs
• balance customer customization with standardized design practices to support efficiency
• collaborate with cross‑functional teams, suppliers, and internal stakeholders
• apply strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy, safety, and compliance with relevant codes and standards
• manage design documentation and bills of materials using ERP, PLM, and Engineering Vault systems, and work collaboratively with suppliers and other Applied partners

Benefits

• 401K retirement plan
• paid time off
• paid holidays
• tuition reimbursement
• medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance options
• flexible work schedule

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees