Mechanical Product Engineer | Faribault, MN
Applied Engineering, Inc. is seeking a motivated and hardworking individual to join our team in Faribault, MN, as a Mechanical Product 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 southern Twin Cities metro and beyond to apply.
Relocation Assistance - Ownership Opportunity - Continuing Education Support
Employees working in Faribault, MN, have a short commute from Northfield, Owatonna, Dundas, Medford, Lakeville, Farmington, Waseca, and Lonsdale, and will enjoy professional growth and community engagement through our regional presence in Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota and South Dakota.
Engineer I: $34.62-$40.38/hour
Engineer II: $38.46-$44.23/hour
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.
As a
Mechanical Product Engineer in
Faribault, MN, you will:
- Reduce product and process complexity through fastener standardization, torque-control strategy, and packaging commonization
- Support product transfers by updating designs, BOMs, drawings, work instructions, and manufacturing-ready documentation
- Partner closely with manufacturing, quality, and suppliers to ensure smooth transitions and production readiness
- Improve product reliability, manufacturability, and consistency through strong DfMA/DFA principles
- Lead engineering updates that streamline assembly, reduce variation, and enhance long-term product performance
- Serve as a hands-on engineering resource during factory launches, NPI efforts, and cross-functional build events
- Work collaboratively with suppliers and Applied partners
- Contribute to projects that impact communities in Northfield, Owatonna, Dundas, Medford, Lakeville, Farmington, Waseca, and Lonsdale, and the greater southern Twin Cities metro
- Apply your skills in a dynamic environment that values ownership and innovation
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering
- 5+ years of manufacturing-focused product engineering experience
- Proficient in 3D CAD modeling and engineering change/document-control systems
- Strong background in DfMA/DFA, BOM rationalization, tolerance stack-ups, fastening/joint design, and packaging
- Hands-on experience supporting factory launches, product transfers, or new product introduction (NPI)
- Skilled in updating designs, BOMs, drawings, and manufacturing documentation
- Experience with industrial equipment, electrical equipment, or engineered-to-order products strongly preferred
- Ability to collaborate effectively with manufacturing, quality, and supplier partners
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills
Skills and Values:
- 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
Please consider joining Applied's team of talented employees in Faribault, MN, and the southern Twin Cities metro area, with support from our Brooklyn Park, MN, office.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. We regret that we do not offer sponsorship.
