Mechanical Design Engineer

Applied Engineering•Burnsville, MN

11h•$82,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

As a Mechanical Design Engineer in Burnsville, MN, you will: Contribute to the mechanical design of custom-engineered power distribution and electromechanical systems, including switchgear, switchboards, transfer switches, load banks, and docking stations Translate customer specifications, site requirements, and technical constraints into accurate, manufacturable mechanical solutions Develop detailed 3D models, assemblies, and drawings using SolidWorks to support manufacturing, testing, and certification Collaborate with cross-functional teams—including electrical engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality—to ensure design accuracy and project alignment Create and maintain mechanical specifications, BOMs, and technical documentation within PLM/ERP systems Support certification and compliance activities, ensuring designs meet relevant UL and industry standards Participate in customer-facing engineering discussions, providing technical clarity and design recommendations Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, including modularization, automation, and design standardization Manage tasks and timelines effectively in a consulting environment, ensuring high-quality deliverables for multiple clients Work collaboratively with suppliers and Applied partners across southern Minnesota. Contribute to projects that impact communities in Faribault, Northfield, Owatonna, Waseca, and the greater Twin Cities. Apply your skills in a dynamic environment that values ownership and innovation.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
2–3+ years of mechanical design experience, ideally in power distribution or electromechanical systems
Proficiency with SolidWorks for modeling, assemblies, and detailed drawings
Experience interpreting customer specifications and site requirements to develop mechanical solutions
Knowledge of mechanical design best practices, including safety, manufacturability, and compliance
Experience creating technical documentation to support manufacturing, testing, and certification
Experience with switchgear, switchboards, transfer switches, load banks, or related power distribution equipment
Familiarity with UL standards such as UL 1008, UL 508, and UL 1640
Experience with ERP, PLM, and engineering vault systems for managing design documentation and BOMs
Background in process improvement, modularization, or design automation
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
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. We regret that we do not offer sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Project management experience, including coordinating cross-functional teams and tracking deliverables, strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Contribute to the mechanical design of custom-engineered power distribution and electromechanical systems, including switchgear, switchboards, transfer switches, load banks, and docking stations
Translate customer specifications, site requirements, and technical constraints into accurate, manufacturable mechanical solutions
Develop detailed 3D models, assemblies, and drawings using SolidWorks to support manufacturing, testing, and certification
Collaborate with cross-functional teams—including electrical engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality—to ensure design accuracy and project alignment
Create and maintain mechanical specifications, BOMs, and technical documentation within PLM/ERP systems
Support certification and compliance activities, ensuring designs meet relevant UL and industry standards
Participate in customer-facing engineering discussions, providing technical clarity and design recommendations
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, including modularization, automation, and design standardization
Manage tasks and timelines effectively in a consulting environment, ensuring high-quality deliverables for multiple clients
Work collaboratively with suppliers and Applied partners across southern Minnesota.
Contribute to projects that impact communities in Faribault, Northfield, Owatonna, Waseca, and the greater Twin Cities.
Apply your skills in a dynamic environment that values ownership and innovation.