Mechanical Design Engineer: CAD, FEA, Growth & Flex

Socket.dev; Brooklyn Park (MN); On-site; USD 59,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401K retirement plan

PTO & holidays

Education support

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Paid overtime

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Applied Engineering in Brooklyn Park, MN seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer to join an agile team delivering product development and manufacturing support. You will interpret customer requirements, refine 3D designs, perform FEA, and collaborate across disciplines.

The role emphasizes metal and polymer fabrication knowledge, independence and teamwork, with opportunities for career growth and a broad Midwest client base.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) required.
• 5+ years of 3D design experience.
• Expert-level proficiency in CAD software: Creo, SolidWorks, or Inventor (preferably all three).
• Strong knowledge of metalworking processes: forming, bending, welding, machining, casting, extrusion.
• Experience with polymer manufacturing: injection molding, extrusion, thermoforming.
• FEA experience.
• Basic understanding of electrical engineering principles.
• Familiarity with machine control systems and PLCs.
• Working knowledge of at least one programming language.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Interpret customer requirements and create/refine 3D designs.
• Manage projects and perform design validation via FEA.
• Collaborate across disciplines to integrate mechanical systems with electrical and control components.
• Support various clients and industries while coordinating with suppliers and partners.

Skills

3D CAD design

Creo

SolidWorks

Inventor

Metalworking processes

Polymer manufacturing

FEA

Programming basics

Independent work

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Curiosity

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME)

Tools

Creo

SolidWorks

Inventor

Job description

Applied Engineering in Brooklyn Park, MN seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer to join an agile team delivering product development and manufacturing support. You will interpret customer requirements, refine 3D designs, perform FEA, and collaborate across disciplines.

The role emphasizes metal and polymer fabrication knowledge, independence and teamwork, with opportunities for career growth and a broad Midwest client base.