Mechanical Integration Engineer Jobs in Minnesota

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Maintenance Integration Engineer based in Finland.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the development of advanced engineering projects within a highly technical environment.
The Maintenance Integration Engineer will support the design and lifecycle optimization of complex systems, ensuring reliability, maintainability, and operational excellence.
You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams of engineers, operators, technicians, and scientists to integrate maintenance strategies into innovative facility designs.
The position focuses on developing solutions that improve equipment performance, simplify operations, and enhance long-term plant sustainability.
You will apply engineering expertise, maintenance principles, and industry best practices to support cutting-edge nuclear and industrial projects.
This role provides the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the future of advanced energy systems while working with experienced technical teams.

The Maintenance Integration Engineer will support the integrated design and maintenance strategy development for advanced technical facilities, ensuring systems and components are designed for effective operation, maintenance, and lifecycle performance. Key responsibilities include:

• Develop and maintain maintenance strategies, requirements, specifications, and documentation for complex systems and components throughout the facility lifecycle.
• Support engineering teams in designing structures, systems, and components that enable safe, efficient, and reliable maintenance activities.
• Apply maintenance engineering principles, tools, and best practices to improve facility operation and long-term performance.
• Develop technology-specific maintenance approaches, including human factors engineering considerations and operational strategies.
• Support the development of corrective and preventative maintenance methods for complex systems, including specialized tooling and maintenance processes.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to resolve technical challenges and support integrated plant design activities.
• Act as a subject matter expert during design reviews, providing maintenance-focused guidance and supporting technical issue resolution.
• Assist with the creation and management of integrated design documentation, including system drawings, interface documents, models, and technical specifications.
• Support the development of engineering packages through coordination of calculations, reports, mechanical drawings, and design documentation.
• Contribute to the development of training materials and knowledge resources for operators and technicians.
• Promote continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance engineering processes, tools, and maintenance practices.
• Support quality-focused engineering activities aligned with industry standards and project requirements.

The ideal candidate is an experienced engineering professional with expertise in maintenance, operations, and complex industrial systems, particularly within nuclear or highly regulated environments. Required qualifications and skills include:

• Bachelor's degree in Nuclear, Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, or another relevant engineering discipline from an accredited university.
• 5+ years of direct experience in naval or commercial nuclear plant maintenance and/or operations.
• Experience supporting integrated plant design for nuclear systems, complex facilities, or similarly challenging engineering environments is highly desirable.
• Experience developing or approving nuclear plant operations and maintenance procedures is preferred.
• Knowledge of maintenance planning activities, including work isolation, repair processes, rigging, pipe cutting, and welding practices is beneficial.
• Strong understanding of nuclear regulations, plant work control processes, operational design philosophies, and maintenance activities during normal and abnormal operating conditions.
• Familiarity with configuration management principles and design control processes used in nuclear or complex industrial projects.
• Knowledge of risk-informed methodologies or probabilistic approaches for integrated plant design is a plus.
• Strong technical writing, communication, and presentation skills, including the ability to create training materials.
• Detail-oriented mindset with a strong commitment to technical excellence and quality standards.
• Ability to independently coordinate engineering activities, manage competing priorities, and solve complex technical challenges.
• Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience working within quality management frameworks such as ASME NQA-1 or ISO 9001 is preferred.
• High level of integrity, accountability, teamwork, and commitment to professional standards.

• Competitive hourly compensation range of $52 to $85 per hour.
• Full-time contract opportunity with flexibility depending on candidate qualifications and project needs.
• Remote work opportunities available based on candidate assessment and project requirements.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for eligible full-time employees.
• Opportunity to contribute to advanced engineering projects with significant technical impact.
• Collaborative environment working alongside experienced engineers, operators, and technical specialists.
• Exposure to innovative technologies and complex multidisciplinary engineering challenges.