About Careertakes

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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 engineering role supports the design, controls, and electrical development of custom food-processing equipment and associated automation systems. You will work on projects that deliver new equipment, modify existing systems, and support plant teams. Typical responsibilities include:

• Lead and coordinate cross-functional project teams to deliver machine, process, or system designs of moderate complexity that meet sanitary, ergonomic, cost, and maintainability goals
• Develop and apply control and electrical designs using industry tools and CAD software
• Support integration of automation, robotics, and industrial communication protocols into equipment designs
• Prepare documentation, operation manuals, and training materials for plant handoff
• Train and support plant personnel (operations, maintenance, sanitation) during project turnover
• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and internal requirements throughout design and execution
• Oversee and mentor contract designers, technicians, and possible junior engineers involved in projects

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Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree (ABET-accredited preferred) in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Engineering Technology, Agriculture Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related field — graduating December 2026 or May 2027 preferred; minimum 2.7 cumulative GPA preferred
• Demonstrated hands-on experience in controls, automation, robotics, or programming via robotics competitions (FRC, VEX), senior/capstone projects, internships, or personal projects (Arduino, Raspberry Pi, microcontrollers, sensors, motors)
• Strong technical aptitude, initiative, creativity, and problem-solving skills
• Effective written and verbal communication and demonstrated team leadership skills
• Ability to lead diverse teams and apply project-management best practices
• Must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer and must not require visa sponsorship now or in the future
• Must be 18 years of age or older (site requirement for plant roles)
• Willingness to relocate and to work non-traditional shifts as required (2nd/3rd shifts, weekends, rotating schedules)
• Ability to pass the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and enter Engineer-in-Training (EIT) status within 6 months, and ability to pursue a PE license in Minnesota within 5 years

Preferred

• FE passed and EIT status already obtained
• Experience with Rockwell Automation Studio 5000 Logix Designer and/or FactoryTalk View ME
• Familiarity with electrical CAD tools (AutoCAD Electrical or equivalent)

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Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary range: $70,900 – $99,275 annually (provided by the client)
• Paid time off (PTO) accrual and holidays
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with employer match, bonuses and profit-sharing opportunities
• Professional development and networking opportunities
• Additional benefits may include tuition assistance programs, stock purchase plan, and reimbursement for approved business-related expenses

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Training & Advancement

• Up to six weeks of hands-on, structured onboarding and shadowing before assignment to a department
• Training includes plant orientation, Environmental & Regulatory Compliance, Economic Value Added (EVA), and HACCP
• This role is a probationary path expected to progress into a Design Engineer role within ~24 months
• Career paths may include corporate engineering, project engineering, design engineering, or plant management; internal promotion is encouraged

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Worksite & Schedule

• On-site, full-time position based in Hayward, MN
• Hours: salaried full-time; candidate should be open to non-traditional shift schedules as needed by plant operations

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Important hiring information

• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer and must not require employer sponsorship now or in the future
• Confidential Client does not sponsor employment-based visas for this position
• Must be open to relocation and on-site work in Hayward, MN

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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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