About Careertakes

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Role Overview

Confidential Client is seeking an entry-level Engineering Technician to support product testing and laboratory activities. This hands-on role is ideal for recent graduates or early-career candidates with an engineering/technical background who enjoy building, testing, troubleshooting equipment, and collecting data to support engineering decisions.

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What You’ll Do

• Build and assemble test setups, fixtures, and custom test stands
• Perform product and component testing and run test procedures
• Collect, organize, and verify test data; document and summarize results
• Set up, operate, and maintain laboratory and test equipment
• Assist engineers with troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and fluid systems
• Support development and modification of custom testing equipment and fixtures
• Work with cross-functional engineering and technical teams on test activities

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Required Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Electronics, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical/scientific field
• Hands-on mechanical or technical aptitude; laboratory experience via coursework, internships, school projects, or personal projects preferred
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint) and ability to collect and communicate test data
• Basic understanding of analytical chemistry, solution preparation, or water chemistry (as applicable to lab testing)
• Willingness to work onsite at the Saint Paul, MN location

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Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with product or laboratory testing, sensors, or instrumentation
• Experience building test stands, fixtures, mechanical or electrical assembly
• Familiarity with PLCs, test automation, or data acquisition systems
• Experience with robotics, mechatronics, or fluid systems
• Background in statistical data analysis and experience with tools like Python, Minitab, or LabVIEW
• Any hands-on internships, co-ops, or lab projects related to product testing

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Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated salary (from source): $66,521 per year (estimated)
• Confidential Client offers benefits that may include medical, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement (401k) and professional development resources. Specific benefit eligibility and details will be provided by the employer.

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Workplace & Process Notes

• This role is onsite at the Saint Paul, MN location. Alternate locations referenced in source materials are informational; the hiring location for this posting is Saint Paul, MN.
• Applicants may be contacted by a virtual recruiter and receive messages related to the application process. Message frequency and methods will be disclosed by the employer.
• Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities. Contact the employer (Confidential Client) during the hiring process to request accommodations.

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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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