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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.

Relocation Assistance – Ownership Opportunity – Continuing Education Support

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.

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.

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

• Support manufacturing‑focused electrical product engineering with emphasis on product transfers, new product introduction (NPI), and production readiness
• Create and update electrical schematics, wiring and harness designs, wire‑kit documentation, and manufacturing‑ready BOMs
• Drive electrical DfMA improvements, BOM commonization, and design simplification across product lines
• Partner 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
• Improve reliability, consistency, and manufacturability of industrial electrical products and electromechanical assemblies
• Troubleshoot electrical build issues and support root‑cause analysis for wiring, harness, and component defects
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance product quality, reduce variation, and streamline assembly
• 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

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering required
• 5+ years of experience supporting manufacturing‑focused electrical engineering, product transfers, and new product introduction
• Proficiency with electrical schematics, wiring and harness design, wire‑kit documentation, and BOM creation
• Knowledge of DfMA principles, BOM commonization strategies, and design simplification for manufacturability
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical build issues and support root‑cause analysis for wiring, harness, and component defects
• Strong collaboration skills with manufacturing, quality, suppliers, and cross‑functional engineering teams
• Experience maintaining accurate engineering documentation, drawings, and change records in CAD and document‑control systems
• Understanding of industrial electrical products, electromechanical assemblies, and production readiness requirements
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a focus on reliability, consistency, and production efficiency
• Effective communication skills for conveying technical information, resolving issues, and supporting factory launches

• 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 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