Field Engineer Jobs in Minnesota

Field engineer jobs in Minnesota are in strong and consistent demand, with the market concentrated in industrial automation, utilities infrastructure, telecommunications, and manufacturing equipment across the Twin Cities metro, Rochester, and Duluth. Large employers such as Emerson, Honeywell, and Eaton maintain significant Minnesota operations and hire field engineers at levels from entry-level to senior. The most sought-after specialties in the state are controls and instrumentation, power systems, and network infrastructure commissioning. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles49
Top employerQualus
Top cityMinneapolis, MN
Cities hiring18
Work type50% On-site
Top industryConsulting

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Senior Field Sales Engineer
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Senior Field Sales Engineer
Schneider Electric
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Engineering (Non-Software)
Product Management
Technical Product & Program Management
Bachelor's degree in business
10,000+

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Field Engineer
Megaport
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Cloud Engineering
Data Engineering
Data Science
Remote (US)
BICSI Certification
201-500

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Field Engineer
Rice Companies
Sauk Rapids, Minnesota
Engineering (Non-Software)
Product Management
Technical Product & Program Management
Bachelor's degree in construction management

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Field Service Engineer II
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Field Service Engineer II
Ingersoll-Rand
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Construction Management
Engineering (Non-Software)
$97k - $125k/yr
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Field Engineer Jobs by City in Minnesota

Where Minnesota roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Minneapolis
25 jobs
Roseville
2 jobs
Bloomington
2 jobs
Eden Prairie
2 jobs
Brooklyn Park
2 jobs
Edina
1 job
Winona
1 job
Oakdale
1 job
Plymouth
1 job

Field Engineer Job Market in Minnesota

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

Who's Hiring

Qualus2 open roles
Werfen2 open roles
Schneider Electric2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services
  • Energy
  • Manufacturing
  • Electronics & Hardware

What Minnesota Employers Look For

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

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, or related engineering field required
  • Experience with industrial control systems, PLCs, or SCADA in a field setting
  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and equipment manuals
  • Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to customer or project sites throughout Minnesota
  • Proficiency with diagnostic tools and hands-on troubleshooting of electrical or mechanical systems
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for site documentation and customer interaction

Field Engineer Jobs in Minnesota: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a field engineer in Minnesota?

Most field engineer roles in Minnesota require a bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, civil, or a closely related engineering discipline. While Minnesota does not issue a state license specifically for the field engineer title, engineers who sign off on designs or public-works projects must hold a Professional Engineer license issued by the Minnesota Board of Architecture, Engineering, Geoscience, Surveying, Landscape Architecture, and Interior Design. Many employers also expect industry certifications such as those from OSHA or equipment vendors before placing candidates in the field.

Which companies hire field engineers in Minnesota?

Companies currently hiring field engineers in Minnesota include Qualus, Werfen, and Schneider Electric, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Minnesota's deep base of industrial manufacturing, utility, and technology infrastructure companies means demand for field engineers tends to be steady year-round rather than concentrated in short hiring surges.

Which Minnesota cities have the most field engineer jobs?

Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Roseville account for the largest share of field engineer openings in Minnesota. The Minneapolis-Saint Paul metro drives volume because it is home to major corporate headquarters, industrial facilities, and utility operations, while Rochester benefits from the concentration of large healthcare technology and manufacturing employers, and Duluth sees steady demand tied to energy and port infrastructure projects in the region.

Are there remote field engineer jobs in Minnesota?

Yes, but they're rare. Field engineering is fundamentally a hands-on, on-site discipline, so fully remote positions are uncommon in the role by nature. About 50% of field engineer openings tied to Minnesota are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those listings tend to cover project management coordination, technical documentation review, or pre-commissioning engineering support rather than active installation or troubleshooting work.

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

The most realistic starting point is an entry-level field service technician or field service engineer associate role, which large Minnesota industrial employers such as Emerson and Eaton commonly post for recent graduates. Many candidates also transition from adjacent roles like controls technician or field service representative, where hands-on equipment experience translates directly. Completing an EIT registration with the Minnesota Board of Architecture, Engineering, Geoscience, Surveying, Landscape Architecture, and Interior Design and earning vendor-specific certifications in PLCs or network systems strengthens a first application considerably.

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

You can find and apply to field engineer jobs in Minnesota on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the listings, find roles that match your background and location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.

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