Application Engineer Jobs in Minnesota

Application Engineer jobs in Minnesota concentrate in industrial automation, medical devices, and enterprise software, with sustained demand from manufacturers and technology firms that treat the Twin Cities as a regional headquarters. Minneapolis, St. Paul, and Rochester anchor most of the hiring, where companies like Honeywell, 3M, and Ecolab maintain large engineering operations. The most in-demand specialties are process automation, systems integration, and embedded hardware support. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles33
Top employerSICK
Top cityMinneapolis, MN
Cities hiring13
Work type69% Hybrid
Top industryManufacturing

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Wipro
Senior Application Delivery & Edge Security Engineer (Remote)
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Wipro
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Senior Application Delivery & Edge Security Engineer (Remote)
Wipro
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Business Operations
Business Strategy
Consulting & Professional Services
$80k - $158k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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KEB
ENGINEERING: Application Engineer – Elevators
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KEB
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ENGINEERING: Application Engineer – Elevators
KEB
Shakopee, Minnesota
Account Management
Inside Sales
Sales
$74k - $80k/yr

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KEB America Inc
Application Engineer -- Elevators
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KEB America Inc
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Application Engineer -- Elevators
KEB America Inc
Shakopee, Minnesota
Account Management
Inside Sales
Sales
$72k - $80k/yr

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Engineering Services Group
Engineer III or IV-Data Center Application Electrical Engineer
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Engineering Services Group
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Engineer III or IV-Data Center Application Electrical Engineer
Engineering Services Group
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Electrical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Technical Program Management
$99k - $184k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

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Engineering Services Group
Engineer III or IV - Storage Application
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Engineering Services Group
Added 1w ago
Engineer III or IV - Storage Application
Engineering Services Group
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Electrical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Technical Program Management
$123k - $184k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

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Application Engineer Jobs by City in Minnesota

Where Minnesota roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Minneapolis
16 jobs
Eden Prairie
5 jobs
Shakopee
2 jobs
Anoka
1 job
Eagan
1 job
Orono
1 job
Willmar
1 job
Big Lake
1 job
Plymouth
1 job

Application Engineer Job Market in Minnesota

A snapshot from current Minnesota openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

SICK
SICK2 open roles
Shutterfly
Shutterfly2 open roles
Mortenson Construction
Mortenson Construction2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Manufacturing
  • Technology & Software

What Minnesota Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in application engineer jobs across Minnesota.

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a closely related technical field
  • Hands-on experience with automation platforms, industrial control systems, or enterprise software applications
  • Ability to read and interpret technical specifications, schematics, and system architecture documents
  • Strong customer-facing communication skills for site visits, demos, and post-sale technical support
  • Proficiency with CAD tools, simulation software, or the product suite the employer sells
  • Willingness to travel regionally to customer sites for installation, training, and troubleshooting

Application Engineer Jobs in Minnesota: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a application engineer in Minnesota?

Most application engineer roles in Minnesota require a bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, computer, or systems engineering from an accredited program. Minnesota does not mandate a state-issued license for this title, but employers in regulated sectors such as medical devices frequently expect candidates to work toward a Professional Engineer credential through the Minnesota Board of Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Geoscience, and Interior Design. Relevant product certifications from major vendors strengthen applications considerably.

Which companies hire application engineers in Minnesota?

Companies currently hiring application engineers in Minnesota include SICK, Shutterfly, and Mortenson Construction, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Minnesota's concentration of medical device, industrial automation, and enterprise technology firms means hiring cycles tend to be consistent rather than seasonal.

Which Minnesota cities have the most application engineer jobs?

Minneapolis, Eden Prairie, and Shakopee lead Minnesota for application engineer openings. The Twin Cities metro drives the majority of postings because of its density of manufacturing headquarters, technology campuses, and medical device companies, while Rochester's concentration of healthcare and precision manufacturing employers adds a distinct cluster of openings outside the metro core.

Are there remote application engineer jobs in Minnesota?

Yes, but they're less common than in purely desk-based roles, since application engineers are regularly expected on customer sites. About 88% of application engineer openings tied to Minnesota are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with the remote share tilting toward software-focused or pre-sales roles where customer interaction happens primarily through video and documentation rather than on-site installation or commissioning.

How can I get hired as a application engineer in Minnesota with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is a co-op or internship with a Minnesota manufacturer or technology firm during your final year of an engineering program, which many companies at the Honeywell or Stratasys scale treat as a direct pipeline for full-time offers. Entry-level titles like field service engineer, technical sales engineer, or product support specialist at mid-size automation and medical device firms in the Twin Cities frequently transition into application engineer roles within one to two years. Building a portfolio of hands-on lab or project work and earning a vendor certification in a dominant product line, such as a Rockwell Automation or Siemens controls credential, gives candidates without direct experience a concrete edge.

Where can I find and apply to application engineer jobs in Minnesota?

You can find and apply to application engineer jobs in Minnesota on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring in the state right now. Search the roles that fit your background and apply directly to the ones that match your experience and location preferences.

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