Mechanical Engineer Jobs in Minnesota
Mechanical engineer jobs in Minnesota draw steady demand across the state's deep manufacturing, medical device, aerospace, and heavy equipment industries, with openings at every level from new-graduate engineer to senior systems lead. The Twin Cities metro anchors most hiring, with Rochester and Duluth adding meaningful volume, and employers like Medtronic, 3M, and Cargill consistently filling roles year-round. Product development, thermal and fluid systems, and automation engineering are among the most in-demand specialties for mechanical engineers in Minnesota right now. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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For more than 100 years, Modine has solved the toughest thermal management challenges for mission-critical applications. Our purpose of Engineering a Cleaner, Healthier World™ means we are always evolving our portfolio of technologies to provide the latest heating, cooling, and ventilation solutions. Through the hard work of more than 11,000 employees worldwide, our Climate Solutions and Performance Technologies segments advance our purpose with systems that improve air quality, reduce energy and water consumption, lower harmful emissions, enable cleaner running vehicles, and use environmentally friendly refrigerants. Modine is a global company headquartered in Racine, Wisconsin (U.S.), with operations in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. For more information about Modine, visit modine.com.
Position Description
Develop safe, low cost, and high quality product designs, product design standards, and design component standards for new and existing product lines through research, prototyping, and team interaction.
Key Responsibilities
Technical:
- Develops technology in an effort to establish ‘state of the art’ in product performance, manufacturability, and customer value.
- Applies heat transfer, fluid dynamic, acoustic and other mechanical engineering acumen for design, selection, prototyping and testing of products, components, systems, or sub systems as assigned.
- Conducts structural design analysis and recommendations of products as required.
- Researches, sizes, selects, and/or confirms components, systems, or sub systems. This includes electrical, thermal, and mechanical components.
- Develops rules for use and application of components, systems, or sub systems for spacing, clearance, heat transfer rates, etc.
- Assumes a leadership role in facets of product design technology as assigned or as need becomes evident.
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Achieves cost reductions through alternative design practices, component and methods selection alternatives, and product simplification.
- Proposes opportunities and organizes and leads cost reduction team initiatives as appropriate
- Works collaboratively with the Materials and Manufacturing groups to select component, supplier, and process alternatives.
-
Assumes a leadership role in technology development and product enhancement/development initiatives.
- Proposes project scope and deliverables
- Executes project plans
- Transfers results and ensures integration with CDI Design Standards and Best Practices, and Engineering Team practices.
-
Assumes responsibility for perpetuation and integrity of CDI Design Standards and Best Practices.
- May prepare Engineering Change Order (ECO) actions related to change proposals.
- Trains others on the use and maintenance of the knowledge base.
- Conducts research as appropriate to enhance the value of the data and tools.
- Attends professional conferences, and seminars, to assess and acquire specific technological training.
- Interacts with Customer Service, Sales, and CDI Sales Representatives to maintain a keen understanding of market trends in technology, end user requirements and wishes, and CDI product strengths and weaknesses.
- Leads formal corrective actions on failures seeking system change to address the root cause. Will personally lead corrective action initiatives and is dissatisfied with any result except complete solution.
Required Education & Qualifications
Education:
- BS degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent experience and demonstrated performance.
- HVAC industry training. College level training in Materials Properties, Thermodynamics, Strength of Materials, Calculus and Differential Equations, and Statistical Analysis.
Experience:
- Experience with HVAC equipment design and function.
- Experience in an equipment manufacturing or laboratory setting.
- Experience in 3D CAD solid modeling.
Capabilities:
-
Skills and Abilities:
- This position demands an ability to communicate messages and technical information in both verbal and written formats. Skill at effectively instructing or persuading is a regular requirement.
- A demonstrated working knowledge of CAD 3D model development and model manipulation/animation is beneficial.
- Demonstrated computational skills involving higher level math including algebra and trigonometry, and statistical methods including regression analysis and quality charts.
- A demonstrated working knowledge of HVAC equipment operation and design practices.
- Ability to collect and analyze a set of information; and then isolate variables to make effective evidence based decisions.
- Ability to create spreadsheets and documents which meet professional standards of spelling, grammar and punctuation, and continuity.
-
Characteristics:
- Attention to detail as demonstrated in documentation and design and data accuracy is a requirement.
- High work commitment and standards of excellence
- A desire to achieve team results and continuous improvement
- A desire to learn and grow professionally
- Physical Requirements:
This position is primarily a desk position but does involve a variety of sitting, standing, walking, bending, and reaching
Why Choose Modine?
Health & Well-being:
- Day One
- Competitive health, dental & vision insurance coverage
- Employee Assistance Program
- After 90 days of continuous employment
- Maternity Leave (12 weeks at 100% pay)
- 8 weeks of short term disability leave paid at 100%
- 4 weeks of paid parental leave paid at 100%
- Paternity Leave (4 weeks at 100% pay)
Financial Benefits:
- 401k Retirement plan and company paid match
- Life Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Short Term Disability (company paid)
- Long Term Disability
Work-Life Balance:
- Competitive time-off policies
- Tuition Reimbursement
Modine is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Modine provides a competitive benefit package, which could include paid vacation, short term disability, 401(k), health, dental, vision, life insurance, flex spending benefits, tuition reimbursement, Health Savings Account and much more. Human Resources will provide more detail upon your hiring.
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The salary range for this position is estimated in good faith to be [minimum amount – maximum amount]. The specific offer will depend on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and other job-related considerations but will be within the stated range. Where required by applicable law, a general description of benefits and other compensation offered for this role is also provided or made available.
This position is not eligible for any form of sponsorship (e.g. OPT or H1B visa status) now or in the future. Only individuals authorized to work in the United States now and for the foreseeable future will be considered for this position.
For more than 100 years, Modine has solved the toughest thermal management challenges for mission-critical applications. Our purpose of Engineering a Cleaner, Healthier World™ means we are always evolving our portfolio of technologies to provide the latest heating, cooling, and ventilation solutions. Through the hard work of more than 11,000 employees worldwide, our Climate Solutions and Performance Technologies segments advance our purpose with systems that improve air quality, reduce energy and water consumption, lower harmful emissions, enable cleaner running vehicles, and use environmentally friendly refrigerants. Modine is a global company headquartered in Racine, Wisconsin (U.S.), with operations in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. For more information about Modine, visit modine.com.
Position Description
Develop safe, low cost, and high quality product designs, product design standards, and design component standards for new and existing product lines through research, prototyping, and team interaction.
Key Responsibilities
Technical:
- Develops technology in an effort to establish ‘state of the art’ in product performance, manufacturability, and customer value.
- Applies heat transfer, fluid dynamic, acoustic and other mechanical engineering acumen for design, selection, prototyping and testing of products, components, systems, or sub systems as assigned.
- Conducts structural design analysis and recommendations of products as required.
- Researches, sizes, selects, and/or confirms components, systems, or sub systems. This includes electrical, thermal, and mechanical components.
- Develops rules for use and application of components, systems, or sub systems for spacing, clearance, heat transfer rates, etc.
- Assumes a leadership role in facets of product design technology as assigned or as need becomes evident.
-
Achieves cost reductions through alternative design practices, component and methods selection alternatives, and product simplification.
- Proposes opportunities and organizes and leads cost reduction team initiatives as appropriate
- Works collaboratively with the Materials and Manufacturing groups to select component, supplier, and process alternatives.
-
Assumes a leadership role in technology development and product enhancement/development initiatives.
- Proposes project scope and deliverables
- Executes project plans
- Transfers results and ensures integration with CDI Design Standards and Best Practices, and Engineering Team practices.
-
Assumes responsibility for perpetuation and integrity of CDI Design Standards and Best Practices.
- May prepare Engineering Change Order (ECO) actions related to change proposals.
- Trains others on the use and maintenance of the knowledge base.
- Conducts research as appropriate to enhance the value of the data and tools.
- Attends professional conferences, and seminars, to assess and acquire specific technological training.
- Interacts with Customer Service, Sales, and CDI Sales Representatives to maintain a keen understanding of market trends in technology, end user requirements and wishes, and CDI product strengths and weaknesses.
- Leads formal corrective actions on failures seeking system change to address the root cause. Will personally lead corrective action initiatives and is dissatisfied with any result except complete solution.
Required Education & Qualifications
Education:
- BS degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent experience and demonstrated performance.
- HVAC industry training. College level training in Materials Properties, Thermodynamics, Strength of Materials, Calculus and Differential Equations, and Statistical Analysis.
Experience:
- Experience with HVAC equipment design and function.
- Experience in an equipment manufacturing or laboratory setting.
- Experience in 3D CAD solid modeling.
Capabilities:
-
Skills and Abilities:
- This position demands an ability to communicate messages and technical information in both verbal and written formats. Skill at effectively instructing or persuading is a regular requirement.
- A demonstrated working knowledge of CAD 3D model development and model manipulation/animation is beneficial.
- Demonstrated computational skills involving higher level math including algebra and trigonometry, and statistical methods including regression analysis and quality charts.
- A demonstrated working knowledge of HVAC equipment operation and design practices.
- Ability to collect and analyze a set of information; and then isolate variables to make effective evidence based decisions.
- Ability to create spreadsheets and documents which meet professional standards of spelling, grammar and punctuation, and continuity.
-
Characteristics:
- Attention to detail as demonstrated in documentation and design and data accuracy is a requirement.
- High work commitment and standards of excellence
- A desire to achieve team results and continuous improvement
- A desire to learn and grow professionally
- Physical Requirements:
This position is primarily a desk position but does involve a variety of sitting, standing, walking, bending, and reaching
Why Choose Modine?
Health & Well-being:
- Day One
- Competitive health, dental & vision insurance coverage
- Employee Assistance Program
- After 90 days of continuous employment
- Maternity Leave (12 weeks at 100% pay)
- 8 weeks of short term disability leave paid at 100%
- 4 weeks of paid parental leave paid at 100%
- Paternity Leave (4 weeks at 100% pay)
Financial Benefits:
- 401k Retirement plan and company paid match
- Life Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Short Term Disability (company paid)
- Long Term Disability
Work-Life Balance:
- Competitive time-off policies
- Tuition Reimbursement
Modine is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Modine provides a competitive benefit package, which could include paid vacation, short term disability, 401(k), health, dental, vision, life insurance, flex spending benefits, tuition reimbursement, Health Savings Account and much more. Human Resources will provide more detail upon your hiring.
#LI-
#LI-Onsite
#LI-Remote
#LI-Hybrid
The salary range for this position is estimated in good faith to be [minimum amount – maximum amount]. The specific offer will depend on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and other job-related considerations but will be within the stated range. Where required by applicable law, a general description of benefits and other compensation offered for this role is also provided or made available.
This position is not eligible for any form of sponsorship (e.g. OPT or H1B visa status) now or in the future. Only individuals authorized to work in the United States now and for the foreseeable future will be considered for this position.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Media & Entertainment
- Electronics & Hardware
- Construction & Real Estate
What Minnesota Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in mechanical engineer jobs across Minnesota.
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a closely related engineering discipline required
- Professional Engineer license issued or recognized by the Minnesota Board of AELSLAGID preferred for senior roles
- Proficiency in CAD software such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or CATIA for design and modeling work
- Experience with product lifecycle development, design validation, or manufacturing process improvement
- Familiarity with GD&T, ASME standards, and engineering documentation and change control processes
- Strong analytical skills in finite element analysis, thermodynamics, or fluid mechanics applied to real products
Mechanical Engineer Jobs in Minnesota: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a mechanical engineer in Minnesota?
You need at least a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from an ABET-accredited program to qualify for most Minnesota positions. Engineers who sign or seal engineering documents for the public must hold a Professional Engineer license issued by the Minnesota Board of Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Geoscience, and Interior Design, known as the AELSLAGID. Licensure requires passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam, accumulating qualifying experience, and passing the PE exam.
How much do mechanical engineers make in Minnesota?
Mechanical engineers in Minnesota earn a median of about $99,140 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $75,870 for the lowest 10% to over $151,580 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire mechanical engineers in Minnesota?
Employers hiring mechanical engineers in Minnesota right now include PAR Systems, Delkor Systems, and L3Harris, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Minnesota's concentration of medical device manufacturers, defense contractors, and global industrial companies creates consistent year-round demand across the state.
Which Minnesota cities have the most mechanical engineer jobs?
Saint Paul, Minneapolis, and Owatonna have the most mechanical engineer openings in Minnesota. The Twin Cities metro drives the majority of volume through its dense cluster of medical device, aerospace, and manufacturing headquarters, while smaller cities like Rochester reflect anchor employers such as IBM and the Mayo Clinic ecosystem that sustain specialized engineering demand outside the main metro.
Are there remote mechanical engineer jobs in Minnesota?
Yes, but they're less common than in purely desk-based fields because mechanical engineering often requires hands-on lab, manufacturing floor, or prototyping work. About 48% of mechanical engineer openings tied to Minnesota are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the role's mix of on-site and analytical tasks. Systems simulation, design review, and project coordination work are the functions most likely to appear in remote or hybrid arrangements.
How can I get hired as a mechanical engineer in Minnesota with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is an internship or co-op converted to a full-time role, a route that large Minnesota employers like Medtronic, 3M, Honeywell, and General Mills actively use to build their engineering pipelines. Entry-level titles such as associate mechanical engineer, manufacturing engineer, and test engineer routinely welcome new graduates. A capstone project portfolio, EIT certification after passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam, and experience with SolidWorks or MATLAB from coursework all strengthen a Minnesota application significantly.
Where can I find and apply to mechanical engineer jobs in Minnesota?
You can find and apply to mechanical engineer jobs in Minnesota on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the listings, find the roles that match your background and location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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