About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Engineering.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

This entry-level Applications Engineer I — Electrical will develop technical proficiency supporting GM-related electrical products and provide supervised technical support to customers, sales, service, and internal teams. Working for a Confidential Client, you’ll learn to apply electrical and basic mechanical knowledge to deliver complete application solutions.

• Develop technical knowledge of controls, drives, electrical accessories, IIoT, condition monitoring, and SMART product initiatives
• Support customer technical requests for product selection, application review, troubleshooting, commissioning assistance, and field issue resolution under guidance
• Build working knowledge of mechanical power transmission products and perform entry-level mechanical troubleshooting to identify electrical vs. mechanical issues
• Collaborate with mechanical product specialists and senior applications engineers to deliver cross-discipline solutions
• Learn and apply standard troubleshooting methods, product selection practices, documentation requirements, and internal procedures
• Assist with drive commissioning and customer controls applications with appropriate supervision and technical review
• Contribute to training materials, reference tools, and technical documentation for internal customers
• Participate in field investigations to evaluate customer concerns, document findings, and support corrective actions
• Support adoption and practical use of EPLAN, AutoCAD Electrical, Inventor, and other electrical design tools

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What We’re Looking For

Minimum qualifications and skills needed to succeed in this role at the Confidential Client:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or equivalent experience; electrical, controls, or mechatronics focus preferred
• Foundational knowledge of electrical products, controls, drives, electrical schematics, and industrial troubleshooting concepts
• Basic understanding of mechanical power transmission products or demonstrated ability to learn cross-discipline troubleshooting
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to explain technical information clearly to customers and internal teams
• Ability to learn technical product details, follow procedures, ask appropriate questions, and escalate complex issues when needed
• Working knowledge of Inventor, AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, and Microsoft Office Suite preferred
• Willingness to participate in field work and commissioning activities under supervision

Preferred / nice-to-have:

• Hands-on experience with drive commissioning or controls applications
• Familiarity with IIoT and condition monitoring systems

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Benefits & Compensation

• Starting salary range: $68,600 – $85,800 (final starting salary based on experience)
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off (including volunteer hours)
• Company-paid life and accidental death insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance (company paid)
• 401(k) with company match
• Access to certified financial planner, LinkedIn Learning, YMCA discount, and other voluntary benefits

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Work Conditions & Physical Environment

Careful attention is given to reasonable accommodations and ADA compliance. Typical work involves office-based tasks, customer visits, and occasional field work.

• Ability to sit for extended periods and use a computer; manual dexterity for phone and data entry
• Ability to see and read screens and printed material, with or without vision aids
• Ability to hear and understand speech at normal levels and speak in audible tones for clear communication
• Physical agility to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally
• Reasonable accommodations will be considered for qualified individuals with disabilities

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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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