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Electrical Engineer | Faribault, MN,

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

• Drive cost savings, margin improvement, and design enhancements across electrical systems and product lines
• Perform electrical design, modeling, and analysis for new products and existing electrical assemblies
• Support research, development, and engineering initiatives, including concept development and early‑stage electrical design
• Contribute to sustaining engineering activities such as cost‑reduction projects and engineering change requests
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts that strengthen product quality, reduce variation, and streamline electrical assembly processes
• Collaborate closely with suppliers and internal engineering partners to resolve design challenges and improve manufacturability
• 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 innovatio

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering (required)
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as an electrical engineer working with electrical systems, components, and assemblies
• Experience with electrical design, modeling, analysis, and engineering documentation throughout the product lifecycle
• Familiarity with sustaining engineering activities, cost‑reduction initiatives, continuous improvement, and Engineering Change Request processes
• Ability to identify, recommend, and execute electrical design improvements that support cost, quality, reliability, manufacturability, and performance goals
• Strong analytical thinking, troubleshooting capability, and problem‑solving skills
• Experience with electrical modeling or simulation tools (CAD, analysis, or circuit modeling platforms) preferred

• 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: 20261066