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 is an entry-level Engineer I role supporting product and component development for a confidential client in the Engineering industry. You will research, analyze, design, and test component parts, processes, or systems to help develop new and improve existing products. You’ll work on defined technical tasks under general direction and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver engineering solutions.

• Support development of mechanical or electromechanical components, subsystems, and systems.
• Analyze specifications and performance requirements to complete assigned design work.
• Run routine analyses and tests, collect results, and prepare technical documentation and reports.
• Investigate manufacturability, material availability, interchangeability, strength/weight tradeoffs, and cost drivers.
• Contribute technical input to design reviews and help generate change proposals and procedures.
• Adopt lean product development practices and standard engineering methods.

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Responsibilities

• Collaborate within product engineering teams to develop assigned portions of designs.
• Modify product functional specifications, detailed drawings, and schematics as directed.
• Use CAD and basic engineering analysis tools to produce and validate design work.
• Conduct routine tests, interpret test data, and document results clearly.
• Produce technical reports, work instructions, and change proposals as required.
• Maintain professional knowledge through training, technical publications, and participation in industry forums.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (BS) in an engineering or science discipline — or a Professional Engineer (PE) certificate. This is a professional entry-level position; limited prior industry experience is acceptable.
• Fundamental knowledge of engineering principles, product development processes, and regulatory considerations relevant to the Engineering industry.
• Experience or coursework using CAD and basic engineering analysis tools. Familiarity with engineering databases or basic programming is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to present technical findings clearly.
• Ability to work under general direction, prioritize assignments, and apply sound judgment on routine technical tasks.

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Preferred / Nice-to-have

• Hands-on experience with mechanical or electromechanical design projects (internships/co-ops acceptable).
• Familiarity with lean product development techniques.
• Exposure to product testing, failure analysis, or manufacturing processes.
• Experience with industry standards and customer specification requirements.

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Additional details

• Employment type: Contract / Full-time
• Location: Mcminnville, OR (on-site)
• Estimated salary: $98,380 per year (estimated) — reported for this posting.
• Work authorization: U.S. citizenship, permanent residency, or other appropriate work authorization may be required for certain positions.

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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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