COMPANY OVERVIEW

Electrical Product Engineer | Faribault, MN,

Applied Engineering, Inc. is seeking a motivated and hardworking individual to join our team in Faribault, MN, as a Electrical 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. 

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.

Award Winning – Employee Owned – Comprehensive Benefits

Relocation Assistance – Ownership Opportunity – Continuing Education Support

BENEFITS AND PERKS

Applied Engineering is a 100% employee-owned engineering and technology consulting company dedicated to providing exceptional talent and technology. We have won numerous awards, including Best Place to Work and Top Place to Intern.

Our unique company culture blends top talent, total technology, and absolute adaptability. We offer a career trajectory few others can match, with opportunities to take on roles and projects 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
• Tuition reimbursement
• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance options
• Paid overtime
• Flexible work schedule

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.

ESTIMATED PAY RANGE

Engineer I: $40.45–$46.52/hour

Engineer II: $44.14–$50.76/hour

Engineer III: $47.83–$55.00/hour

Senior Engineer: $51.51–$59.24/hour

Final compensation is based on experience, skills, and alignment with role expectations. Paid overtime may be available.

JOB SUMMARY

As a Electrical Product Engineer in Faribault, MN, you will:

• Support manufacturing‑focused electrical product engineering with an emphasis on product transfers, new product introduction (NPI), and production readiness
• Develop and update electrical schematics, wiring/harness designs, wire‑kit documentation, and manufacturing‑ready BOMs
• Drive electrical DFMA improvements, BOM commonization, and design simplification across product lines
• Partner closely with manufacturing, quality, and suppliers to resolve production issues and ensure smooth factory launches
• Maintain accurate engineering documentation, drawings, and change records using electrical CAD and document‑control systems
• Contribute to the reliability, consistency, and manufacturability of industrial electrical products and electromechanical assemblies
• 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 in Electrical Engineering
• 5+ years of manufacturing‑focused electrical product engineering experience
• Proficient with electrical CAD tools such as AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, or similar
• Strong experience with electrical schematics, wiring/harness design, wire‑kit documentation, and BOM commonization
• Skilled in electrical DfMA and design optimization for manufacturability
• Experience supporting product transfers, NPI, factory launches, or production issue resolution
• Background in industrial power equipment, control panels, UL‑regulated products, or complex electromechanical assemblies strongly preferred
• Strong documentation, problem‑solving, and cross‑functional collaboration 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

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Please consider joining Applied's team of talented employees in Faribault, MN, and the greater 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.

Applied Engineering is committed to a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job ID: 20261057