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Role overview

Confidential Client is looking for an Engineer I — Hydro Lab Test to join their Milwaukee, WI engineering team. This hands-on role focuses on validating performance and reliability of flow meters, sensors, and communication products through lab testing, data collection, and automation support. This is a great opportunity for an early-career engineer with strong analytical skills and an interest in test engineering, instrumentation, and automation.

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What You’ll Do

• Perform performance and compliance testing on flow meters, sensors, and communication products
• Support the design and build of test setups, control systems, and automated data-acquisition tools
• Collect, analyze, and interpret test data to inform product performance and quality decisions
• Develop and maintain test procedures, work instructions, and test documentation
• Troubleshoot and maintain lab equipment, instrumentation, and test software
• Assist in defining test plans, scope, and timelines for engineering projects
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Project Management teams
• Contribute to continuous improvement of lab capabilities and testing methods

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What You’ll Bring

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to take initiative and work both independently and on cross-functional teams
• Effective written and verbal communication skills and strong attention to detail

Preferred qualifications

• Internship, co-op, or 1–2 years of experience in engineering, testing, or lab environments
• Exposure to programming or automation tools (for example, Python or PLCs such as Allen-Bradley)
• Familiarity with data-acquisition systems, instrumentation, or lab testing equipment
• Basic understanding of software development concepts and data-analysis methods
• Experience in a manufacturing or product development environment

Key success traits

• Curious and eager to learn through hands-on experimentation
• Proactive and comfortable taking ownership of tasks and projects
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across disciplines
• Strong commitment to quality, accuracy, and continuous improvement

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Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated pay: $69,634 per year (estimated)
• Full-time (contract) employment
• Annual bonus eligibility and annual pay increases
• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental coverage
• 15 days paid time off + 11 paid holidays
• Retirement savings plan with employer contributions (match and additional contribution)
• Employer-paid benefits (EAP, basic group life, short-term disability) and voluntary benefits (additional life, LTD, accident/critical illness)
• Tuition reimbursement (up to $5,250) and access to financial planning resources
• HSA & FSA options

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Workplace & inclusion

Confidential Client is committed to building an inclusive workplace and will reasonably accommodate qualified applicants and employees with disabilities when requested and appropriate. This position supports collaboration across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and project teams.

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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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