Highlights
Employees working in Brooklyn Park, MN have a short commute from Brooklyn Center, New Hope, Maple Grove, Coon Rapids, Anoka, Blaine, and Plymouth, and will enjoy professional growth and community engagement through our regional presence in Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota and South Dakota. You'll be responsible for interpreting customer requirements, creating and refining 3D designs, managing projects, performing design validation through FEA, and collaborating across disciplines to integrate mechanical systems with electrical and control components.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Brooklyn Park, MN |
| Industry | Engineering Services |
| Salary | $43.27–$49.04 Per Hour |
| Company Size | 100 to 499 employees |
| Year Founded | 1986 |
| Website | https://www.go-applied.com/ |
Description
Mechanical Design Engineer | Brooklyn Park, MN
JOB SUMMARY
We are seeking a motivated and hardworking individual to join our team in Brooklyn Park, 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. We welcome candidates from the Minneapolis metro and beyond to apply.
Employees working in Brooklyn Park, MN have a short commute from Brooklyn Center, New Hope, Maple Grove, Coon Rapids, Anoka, Blaine, and Plymouth, and will enjoy professional growth and community engagement through our regional presence in Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota and South Dakota.
As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you'll join a small, agile team supporting a diverse range of projects and initiatives across product development and manufacturing. This role is ideal for a mechanical engineer with deep design experience, CAD expertise, and a strong foundation in both metal and polymer fabrication techniques. You'll be responsible for interpreting customer requirements, creating and refining 3D designs, managing projects, performing design validation through FEA, and collaborating across disciplines to integrate mechanical systems with electrical and control components. Your work will directly impact the performance, manufacturability, and innovation of product lines. You'll support various clients and industries while collaborating with suppliers and other Applied partners.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) required
- 5+ years of 3D design experience
- Expert-level proficiency in CAD software: Creo, SolidWorks, or Inventor (preferably all three)
- Strong knowledge of metalworking processes: forming, bending, welding, machining, casting, extrusion
- Experience with polymer manufacturing: injection molding, extrusion, thermoforming
- Finite Element Analysis (FEA) experience
- Basic understanding of electrical engineering principles
- Familiarity with machine control systems and PLCs
- Working knowledge of at least one programming language
- 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
ESTIMATED PAY RANGE
Engineer III: $43.27–$49.04/hour
Senior Engineer: $46.63–$53.85/hour
Final compensation is based on experience, skills, and alignment with role expectations. Paid overtime may be available.
COMPANY OVERVIEW
Applied Engineering is a 100% employee-owned engineering consulting company dedicated to providing exceptional talent and service to manufacturers across the Midwest and beyond. We have won numerous awards, including Best Place to Work and Top Place to Intern.
Innovation, problem solving, integrity, and collaboration are a few things you'll experience and represent while working with Applied. If you appreciate a challenge, variety, and a quicker pace, then we would like to get to know you better.
Our unique company culture blends talent, technology, and flexibility. We offer a career trajectory few others can match, with opportunities to take on roles and assignments aligned with your skills and interests.
In addition, we offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package including:
- 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
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please consider joining Applied's team of talented employees in Brooklyn Park, MN and the greater Minneapolis metro.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. We regret that we do not offer sponsorship.
Applied Engineering is committed to a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job ID: 20261080
Award Winning – Employee Owned – Comprehensive Benefits
Relocation Assistance – Ownership Opportunity – Continuing Education Support
About Company
Applied Engineering blends talent and technology into a perfect fit for your business. We can help concept, design and test your manufacturing products or processes with our full-time engineers sitting in your office or offsite. We can customize the top engineering tools to how you and your team work. We can design and build IT infrastructure and custom systems to support your entire business. And we can deliver it all—the engineering ideas and engineered IT—from start to finish, so you don’t have to worry about it. If you'd like to learn more about our services and products or if you're interested in joining our team of employee-owners, we encourage you to join our LinkedIn network, become an Applied Facebook follower, or visit our website.