Mechanical Design Engineer
About The Position
We are seeking a motivated and hardworking individual to join our team in Burnsville, 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. As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will lead mechanical design and development for advanced power distribution and conversion products, guiding projects from concept through production while ensuring safety, manufacturability, compliance, and cross‑functional collaboration. Apply your skills in a dynamic environment that values ownership and innovation.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering
- 5+ years of mechanical product design experience
- Proficiency with 3D CAD modeling; SolidWorks preferred
- Experience designing switchgear or switchboard products to UL standards
- Ability to define specifications for seismic, environmental, and thermal applications
- Sheet metal fabrication and sheet metal design experience
- Experience creating detailed technical documentation for manufacturing and testing
- Ability to design for safe and effective manufacturing practices
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to travel up to 20% within North America
- Strong organizational and time‑management 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
Nice To Haves
- NFPA 70E certification
- Experience with UL508, UL1008, UL9540, or similar standards
- Experience with ERP, PLM, or engineering vault systems
- Experience with enclosure, cabinet, or racking design
- Experience with structural, thermal, or seismic analysis
- HVAC design experience
Responsibilities
- Lead mechanical design across the full product lifecycle
- Translate system requirements into robust mechanical solutions
- Develop and optimize enclosure designs for power distribution systems
- Prototype, validate, and support new and existing product lines
- Drive design standards, best practices, and compliance with industry codes
- Conduct root‑cause investigations and resolve complex technical issues
- Mentor engineers, technicians, fabrication, and assembly teams
- Work collaboratively with suppliers and Applied partners
- Contribute to projects that impact communities in Savage, Apple Valley, Bloomington, Eagan, Lakeville, and Prior Lake, and Brooklyn Park and the greater Minneapolis metro
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
