Electrical Engineer — Employee-Owned Growth & Flexible Impact

Applied Engineering, Inc.; Faribault (MN); On-site; USD 84,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401K retirement plan

Paid time off and paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental, vision, life, and any

Paid overtime

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

Applied Engineering, Inc. in Faribault, MN is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join our team. You will perform electrical design, modeling, and analysis for new products and existing assemblies, driving cost savings and quality improvements in a fast-paced environment.

The role offers opportunities for collaboration with suppliers and internal teams, plus ongoing professional growth within our 100% employee-owned company and comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 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.

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
• 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

Independent worker

Team player

Integrity

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Clear communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CAD tools

Electrical analysis tools

Circuit modeling platforms

Job description

Applied Engineering, Inc. in Faribault, MN is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join our team. You will perform electrical design, modeling, and analysis for new products and existing assemblies, driving cost savings and quality improvements in a fast-paced environment.

The role offers opportunities for collaboration with suppliers and internal teams, plus ongoing professional growth within our 100% employee-owned company and comprehensive benefits package.