Hardware Engineer Jobs in Minnesota

Hardware Engineer jobs in Minnesota are concentrated in the Twin Cities metro, with Rochester and Duluth also active for embedded systems, RF and communications hardware, and defense electronics. Major employers with a lasting Minnesota presence include Medtronic, Honeywell, and Northrop Grumman, each of which runs ongoing hardware engineering teams across multiple facilities in the state. Demand is strongest for engineers with experience in PCB design, FPGA development, and medical device hardware, reflecting Minnesota's deep base in medical technology and aerospace systems. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles7
Top employerBosch
Top cityEagan, MN
Cities hiring6
Work type100% On-site
Top industryMedical Devices

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Bosch
Electrical Hardware Engineer
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Electrical Hardware Engineer
Bosch
Owatonna, Minnesota
Customer Service
Customer Support
Hospitality & Guest Services
$85k - $128k/yr
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
10,000+

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Knobelsdorff Enterprises
Hardware Engineer
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Hardware Engineer
Knobelsdorff Enterprises
Eagan, Minnesota
Customer Success
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Program Management
$100k - $120k/yr
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
501-1,000

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Collins Aerospace
Embedded Hardware Engineer (Onsite)
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Embedded Hardware Engineer (Onsite)
Collins Aerospace
Burnsville, Minnesota
Backend Engineering
Full-stack Engineering
Software Engineering
$69k - $131k/yr
On-Site
10,000+

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Medtronic
Prin. Systems Hardware Engineer
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Prin. Systems Hardware Engineer
Medtronic
Mounds View, Minnesota
Electrical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Manufacturing Engineering
$141k - $211k/yr
10,000+

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Micro Control Company
Senior Electronics Engineer, Hardware & PCB
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Micro Control Company
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Senior Electronics Engineer, Hardware & PCB
Micro Control Company
Arden Hills, Minnesota
Electrical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Manufacturing Engineering
$111k - $123k/yr
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
201-500

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Hardware Engineer Jobs by City in Minnesota

Where Minnesota roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Eagan
1 job
Wyoming
1 job
Owatonna
1 job
Burnsville
1 job
Arden Hills
1 job
Mounds View
1 job

Hardware Engineer Job Market in Minnesota

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

Who's Hiring

Bosch
Bosch1 open role
Medtronic
Medtronic1 open role
Yandex
Yandex1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Medical Devices
  • Technology & Software

What Minnesota Employers Look For

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

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a closely related field
  • Hands-on experience with PCB layout, schematic capture, and hardware verification testing
  • Proficiency with FPGA design tools such as Xilinx Vivado or Intel Quartus
  • Familiarity with embedded systems development and microcontroller or microprocessor platforms
  • Experience with design for manufacturability and collaboration with contract manufacturing partners
  • Strong documentation skills and ability to work within ISO or IEC hardware development standards

Hardware Engineer Jobs in Minnesota: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a hardware engineer in Minnesota?

Most hardware engineers in Minnesota enter the field with a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a related discipline from a Minnesota institution such as the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, University of Minnesota Duluth, or Minnesota State University Mankato. Minnesota does not require a state license to work as a hardware engineer in private industry, though engineers who offer services to the public may pursue Professional Engineer licensure through the Minnesota Board of Architecture, Engineering, Geoscience, Landscape Architecture, Land Surveying and Interior Design.

How much do hardware engineers make in Minnesota?

Hardware engineers in Minnesota earn a median of about $134,300 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $84,770 for the lowest 10% to over $176,340 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire hardware engineers in Minnesota?

Companies currently hiring hardware engineers in Minnesota include Bosch, Medtronic, and Yandex, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Minnesota's concentration of medical device, defense, and aerospace firms means hardware roles here tend to emphasize safety-critical design standards and rigorous verification processes.

Which Minnesota cities have the most hardware engineer jobs?

Eagan, Wyoming, and Owatonna lead for hardware engineer openings in Minnesota. The Twin Cities metro drives the bulk of demand through its dense cluster of headquarters and engineering centers in medical devices, defense electronics, and aerospace, while Rochester benefits from the presence of large healthcare technology and manufacturing operations, and Duluth draws from regional defense and industrial electronics employers.

Are there remote hardware engineer jobs in Minnesota?

Yes, but they're rare. Hardware engineering typically involves hands-on lab work, prototype assembly, and physical testing that requires on-site presence. About 0% of hardware engineer openings tied to Minnesota are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, with the remote-eligible share concentrated in roles focused on FPGA firmware, simulation, or systems architecture rather than physical prototyping.

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

The most realistic entry path is through a new-graduate or associate hardware engineer role at one of Minnesota's large medical device or defense employers, several of which run structured early-career programs. Medtronic and Honeywell both hire new graduates into rotational or entry-level hardware roles at their Minnesota facilities. A strong capstone project, internship in embedded systems or PCB design, or a Fundamentals of Engineering credential strengthens an application considerably. Lateral entry from quality engineering or test engineering positions is also common at Minnesota manufacturers.

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

You can find and apply to hardware engineer jobs in Minnesota on Migrate Mate, which lists current Minnesota openings across medical device, defense, aerospace, and industrial sectors. Find the roles that fit your background and apply directly to the employers posting them.

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