Mechanical Design Engineer
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Applied Engineering seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer to design and develop industrial equipment in Fargo, North Dakota. The role includes supporting production, improving product lines, collaborating with cross-functional teams and suppliers, and leading technical design reviews. Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and at least five years of machine design experience; Creo experience is preferred. Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates.
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Mechanical Design Engineer | Fargo, ND JOB SUMMARY
We are seeking a motivated and hardworking individual to join our team in Fargo, ND as a Mechanical Design Engineer, with 5+ years of experience designing complex industrial equipment and machinery. You will be part of a group of engineers dedicated to high-quality work, value-add solutions, skill development, and career growth.
Open to relocation candidates: Candidates must be willing to relocate to the Fargo, ND, area. We provide relocation assistance for qualified candidates pursuing a long-term opportunity in the area.
Employees working in Fargo, ND will enjoy professional growth and community engagement through our regional presence in Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota and South Dakota. Fargo offers a strong engineering and manufacturing community, a high standard of living, shorter commute times, and excellent opportunities for long-term career growth.
As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will:
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Design and develop new equipment and standardize existing equipment using Creo
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Troubleshoot manufacturing and assembly issues and provide hands-on support to the production team
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Improve and update current product lines using new tools, materials, and lessons learned
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Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure machines are built to specification
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Lead or facilitate technical design reviews to support knowledge sharing and peer development
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Apply critical thinking to resolve complex technical challenges independently
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Generate innovative ideas to improve equipment, processes, and engineering outcomes
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Work collaboratively with suppliers and Applied partners
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Contribute to projects that impact communities in West Fargo, Moorhead, Dilworth, and Horace, and the greater Fargo, ND metro
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Apply your skills in a dynamic environment that values ownership and innovation
QUALIFICATIONS
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Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering required
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5+ years of machine design experience; Creo preferred
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Ability to work independently with sound judgment and initiative
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Strong problem‑solving skills for complex technical challenges
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Experience collaborating across business functions and contributing to team success
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Strong verbal and written communication skills
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Commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement
ESTIMATED PAY RANGE
Engineer I: $34.62–$40.38/hour
Engineer II: $38.46–$44.23/hour
Engineer III: $43.27–$49.04/hour
Senior Engineer: $46.63–$53.85/hour
Final compensation is based on experience, skills, and alignment with role expectations. Paid overtime may be available.
COMPANY OVERVIEW
Applied Engineering is a 100% employee-owned engineering consulting company dedicated to providing exceptional talent and service to manufacturers across the Midwest and beyond. We have won numerous awards, including Best Place to Work and Top Place to Intern.
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.
Our unique company culture blends talent, technology, and flexibility. We offer a career trajectory few others can match, with opportunities to take on roles and assignments aligned with your skills and interests.
In addition, we offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package including:
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Competitive salary
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401K retirement plan
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Paid time off and paid holidays
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Continuing Education Support
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Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance options
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Paid overtime
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Flexible work schedule
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please consider joining Applied's team of talented employees in Fargo, ND and the greater Fargo metro.
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: 20261098
Award Winning – Employee Owned – Comprehensive Benefits
Relocation Assistance – Ownership Opportunity – Continuing Education Support
How this job compares
Set against the 750 open Mechanical Design Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 31, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$34.62–53.85/hr
- US median$41–58/hr71 hourly ranges
This range's midpoint, $44.24/hr, is 10% below the US median midpoint ($49/hr) — in the middle half of Mechanical Design Engineer hourly ranges across the US.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 19 open Mechanical Design Engineer jobs in Wisconsin and 750 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most across the US
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Mechanical Design Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (637 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 480 of the 750 open Mechanical Design Engineer jobs (64%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 31, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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