Electrical Design Engineer — Hybrid Role with Impact

Applied Engineering, Inc.; Faribault (MN); Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Continuing Education Support

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid overtime

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Applied Engineering is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer in Faribault, MN to design, model, and analyze electrical systems for existing and new products. You will drive cost savings, improve margins, and support early-stage electrical design initiatives in a collaborative environment.

The role requires a BS in Electrical Engineering and a minimum of two years’ experience, with a focus on design, modeling, documentation, and sustaining engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering is required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience as an electrical engineer.
• Experience with electrical design, modeling, and documentation.
• Familiarity with sustaining engineering, cost‑reduction initiatives, and ECR processes.
• Ability to identify and execute design improvements that support cost, quality, and performance goals.
• Strong analytical skills and problem‑solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Electrical design

Modeling

Documentation

Sustaining engineering

Cost reduction

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Applied Engineering is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer in Faribault, MN to design, model, and analyze electrical systems for existing and new products. You will drive cost savings, improve margins, and support early-stage electrical design initiatives in a collaborative environment.

The role requires a BS in Electrical Engineering and a minimum of two years’ experience, with a focus on design, modeling, documentation, and sustaining engineering.