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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Job ID: 115808
The Leonardo DRS Naval Electronics business provides leading naval computing infrastructure, network and data distribution and middleware enterprise services, as well as world-class manufacturing and support capabilities.
Business Unit: Naval Electronics
Location: Eagan, MN
Career Functional Area: Engineering (Mechanical)
Telework Type: Hybrid
Type: Full Time
Schedule: 9/80
Estimated Travel Requirement: < 10%
Job Summary
This role leads mechanical engineering activities across development, qualification, transition to production, and sustainment of products, systems, and subsystems. The engineer independently delivers technical projects, guides other engineers, and coordinates cross-functional resolution of technical issues. The role requires sound engineering judgment and clear communication with engineering, program management, and customer stakeholders.
Job Responsibilities
- Lead mechanical engineering efforts on cross-functional, multi-site development teams that include systems, software, electrical, hardware, and specialty engineers.
- Translate system or subsystem requirements, specifications, and customer expectations into mechanical designs.
- Design, develop, modify, analyze, and document mechanical and electromechanical components, subsystems, and systems. Work may include mechanical analysis, aerodynamics and fluids, thermal design, fluid systems, and mechanical packaging, as applicable.
- Evaluate and recommend design approaches that meet production requirements for new or improved products or services; investigate and resolve product or process problems.
- Create and maintain 3D mechanical models and engineering drawings using appropriate CAD/CAM/CAE tools.
- Experience with Creo is preferred; experience with Inventor, SolidWorks, or NX is also relevant.
- Support mechanical design completion, fabrication, and modification in coordination with manufacturing and other engineering disciplines.
- Support mechanical qualification and transition-to-production activities, including resolution of design issues identified during those activities.
- Serve as the primary mechanical engineering point of contact for resolving design and manufacturing discrepancies.
- Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and coaching to less experienced engineers and support personnel.
- Provide engineering labor estimates, schedule input, and design trade-offs to support program planning and execution.
- Communicate technical decisions and progress clearly, both orally and in writing, to engineering and manufacturing teams, technical and program management, support personnel, and customers, as required.
Secondary Accountabilities
- Identify and implement opportunities to improve engineering processes, capabilities, and efficiency.
- Participate in the preparation of technical proposals.
- Perform root-cause analysis of mechanical failures and recommend corrective actions.
- Participate in engineering, customer, and program reviews to present technical status and resolve open issues, as needed.
Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree in Engineering or related technical field with a minimum of 8 years of experience
- Master's Degree preferred
- Mastery of technologies and domain knowledge
- Expected to have knowledge and significant experience in multiple engineering disciplines
- Ability to define and complete technical projects independently.
- Must possess excellent analytical and communication skills, written and oral.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products (Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).
- Hands-on mechanical assembly or fabrication experience preferred (professional or hobby).
U.S. Citizenship required. This position requires an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment.
The salary range for this position is $115,000/year - $178,250/year. This range reflects the good faith estimate of pay the employer is willing to offer at the time of posting. Several factors can influence the pay scale, including but not limited to: Federal contract labor categories and contract wage rates, collective bargaining agreements, geographic location, business considerations, scope, and responsibilities of the position, local or other applicable market conditions, and internal equity. Other factors include the candidate’s qualifications such as prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education/training, and certifications. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for: annual performance-based bonuses, equity awards, and overtime pay (for non-exempt employees as applicable. Our benefits package includes comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision), employer matching 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave (including ant state-mandated paid sick leave), parental leave benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional development support, and life and disability insurance coverage.
- Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only
Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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Job ID: 115808
The Leonardo DRS Naval Electronics business provides leading naval computing infrastructure, network and data distribution and middleware enterprise services, as well as world-class manufacturing and support capabilities.
Business Unit: Naval Electronics
Location: Eagan, MN
Career Functional Area: Engineering (Mechanical)
Telework Type: Hybrid
Type: Full Time
Schedule: 9/80
Estimated Travel Requirement: < 10%
Job Summary
This role leads mechanical engineering activities across development, qualification, transition to production, and sustainment of products, systems, and subsystems. The engineer independently delivers technical projects, guides other engineers, and coordinates cross-functional resolution of technical issues. The role requires sound engineering judgment and clear communication with engineering, program management, and customer stakeholders.
Job Responsibilities
- Lead mechanical engineering efforts on cross-functional, multi-site development teams that include systems, software, electrical, hardware, and specialty engineers.
- Translate system or subsystem requirements, specifications, and customer expectations into mechanical designs.
- Design, develop, modify, analyze, and document mechanical and electromechanical components, subsystems, and systems. Work may include mechanical analysis, aerodynamics and fluids, thermal design, fluid systems, and mechanical packaging, as applicable.
- Evaluate and recommend design approaches that meet production requirements for new or improved products or services; investigate and resolve product or process problems.
- Create and maintain 3D mechanical models and engineering drawings using appropriate CAD/CAM/CAE tools.
- Experience with Creo is preferred; experience with Inventor, SolidWorks, or NX is also relevant.
- Support mechanical design completion, fabrication, and modification in coordination with manufacturing and other engineering disciplines.
- Support mechanical qualification and transition-to-production activities, including resolution of design issues identified during those activities.
- Serve as the primary mechanical engineering point of contact for resolving design and manufacturing discrepancies.
- Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and coaching to less experienced engineers and support personnel.
- Provide engineering labor estimates, schedule input, and design trade-offs to support program planning and execution.
- Communicate technical decisions and progress clearly, both orally and in writing, to engineering and manufacturing teams, technical and program management, support personnel, and customers, as required.
Secondary Accountabilities
- Identify and implement opportunities to improve engineering processes, capabilities, and efficiency.
- Participate in the preparation of technical proposals.
- Perform root-cause analysis of mechanical failures and recommend corrective actions.
- Participate in engineering, customer, and program reviews to present technical status and resolve open issues, as needed.
Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree in Engineering or related technical field with a minimum of 8 years of experience
- Master's Degree preferred
- Mastery of technologies and domain knowledge
- Expected to have knowledge and significant experience in multiple engineering disciplines
- Ability to define and complete technical projects independently.
- Must possess excellent analytical and communication skills, written and oral.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products (Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).
- Hands-on mechanical assembly or fabrication experience preferred (professional or hobby).
U.S. Citizenship required. This position requires an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment.
The salary range for this position is $115,000/year - $178,250/year. This range reflects the good faith estimate of pay the employer is willing to offer at the time of posting. Several factors can influence the pay scale, including but not limited to: Federal contract labor categories and contract wage rates, collective bargaining agreements, geographic location, business considerations, scope, and responsibilities of the position, local or other applicable market conditions, and internal equity. Other factors include the candidate’s qualifications such as prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education/training, and certifications. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for: annual performance-based bonuses, equity awards, and overtime pay (for non-exempt employees as applicable. Our benefits package includes comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision), employer matching 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave (including ant state-mandated paid sick leave), parental leave benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional development support, and life and disability insurance coverage.
- Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only
Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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- Consulting & Professional Services
- Manufacturing
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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 TKDA, Dunham, and PAR Systems, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 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?
Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and Shoreview 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 38% of mechanical engineer openings tied to Minnesota are remote or hybrid as of November 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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