2027 Engineering Rotational Product Development - Materials
The 2027 Engineering Rotational Product Development - Materials role at Confidential Client is an entry-level full-time position designed to develop early-career materials engineers through three 12-month rotational assignments across various materials engineering disciplines. The program offers hands-on experience in areas such as ferrous metallurgy, failure analysis, quality engineering, heat treat engineering, and product development, emphasizing technical skill growth, problem-solving, and collaboration within a manufacturing environment. This on-site role provides mentorship and career development opportunities to prepare participants for impactful engineering careers in construction and mining equipment manufacturing.
About Careertakes
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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
Role Overview
Confidential Client seeks early-career Materials Engineers for their 2027 Engineering Rotational Development Program (ERDP) — Materials Track. This entry-level, full-time rotational program places participants in three 12-month assignments across the Midwest, with hands-on projects, mentorship, and broad exposure to materials engineering disciplines including ferrous metallurgy, failure analysis, heat-treat engineering, quality engineering, and product development.
What You’ll Do
You will learn on the job through structured rotations and contribute to technical projects that support product performance and manufacturing quality.
- Rotate through three, 12-month assignments primarily in midwestern U.S. locations.
- Support foundry, lab, and production activities for ferrous metallurgy and cast/wrought steels.
- Perform failure analysis using metallography, fractography, and microscopy techniques.
- Work with manufacturing teams on heat-treat operations, recipe development, and quality control.
- Provide materials engineering support to product development and design teams.
- Apply root cause analysis and problem-solving to field and factory issues.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and suppliers to implement solutions.
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must meet all items below to be considered.
- ABET-accredited Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a Materials Engineering discipline (e.g., Metallurgical Engineering, Ceramic Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering). A Mechanical Engineering degree with a minor in Materials Engineering may be considered.
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 (no rounding).
- 12 months or less of prior professional work experience (internships/co-ops excluded).
- Willingness to relocate and travel as required by rotations.
- Must attach a resume and an unofficial/official copy of your transcript to your application.
- Authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship (Visa sponsorship is NOT available).
Preferred / Helpful Background
- Involvement in campus design/competition teams or similar projects.
- Project or team leadership experience.
- Previous technical internship or co-op in materials, metallurgy, or manufacturing.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated problem-solving, analytical thinking, and root-cause analysis.
Work Location & Schedule
- Primarily in-person, Monday through Friday.
- Most positions based in Peoria / Mossville, Illinois, with limited openings elsewhere in the United States.
- Relocation assistance available to qualified candidates.
Compensation & Benefits
- Summary pay range: $81,370.00 - $133,810.00 per year (range reflects hiring range for this posting).
- Benefits summary (subject to plan eligibility and terms): medical, dental, vision; paid time off; 401(k); HSA and FSAs; employee assistance; voluntary benefits; incentive bonus; disability and life insurance; parental leave; tuition reimbursement; career development programs.
Program Dates & Final Details
- 2027 start dates available (seats limited): February 1, 2027; June 7, 2027; July 12, 2027.
- Posting date: August 17, 2026. Application close / program posting end date: December 30, 2026.
- Any offer of employment may be conditioned on successful completion of a drug screen.
- Confidential Client is an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities during the application process; please contact the hiring team if you require assistance.
Why Join Confidential Client
This rotational program is a launchpad for early-career engineers seeking fast learning, hands-on experience, technical mentorship, and exposure to real product and manufacturing challenges. You’ll gain ownership of meaningful work and access to technical resources to accelerate your career in materials engineering.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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