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 consulting & custom software for manufacturing, testing, and product development.

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

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Responsibilities

This entry-level engineering role is ideal for candidates with 0–3 years of experience who want hands-on exposure to controls, automation, and test systems across manufacturing and product development environments.

• Understand and troubleshoot complex electrical and mechanical system designs.
• Write and maintain controls and automation software for processing, packaging, and assembly equipment.
• Help develop automated test systems (examples: EV battery test systems, aerospace/rocket test systems, turnkey test systems, cloud-enabled measurement systems).
• Collaborate with project teams of varying sizes and experience levels.
• Assist senior engineers with scoping, estimating, and preparing proposals.
• Manage assigned tasks, identify risks, and raise roadblocks promptly.
• Communicate project status and technical information clearly to clients and internal teams.
• Travel to customer sites to commission and troubleshoot solutions (see Travel section).
• Develop leadership skills and participate in continuous learning and training programs.

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Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Minimum GPA: 3.4.
• Strong foundation in mechanical and/or electrical engineering fundamentals.
• Interest in and aptitude for text-based programming and object-oriented concepts.
• Quick learner with a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Reliable vehicle and valid driver’s license for travel to customer sites.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship now or in the future.

ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) compliance: to meet U.S. export rules for certain projects, applicants must be one of the following:

• A U.S. citizen or national, OR
• Lawfully admitted for permanent residence into the U.S. (current green card holder), OR
• Lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.

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Travel & Work Arrangement

• Work arrangement: Hybrid (onsite visits to customer facilities and office/hub work as required).
• Travel: Some positions require approximately 25–50% travel for commissioning and on-site troubleshooting. Additional compensation or benefits may be available for higher travel commitments.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $83,000 — $95,000 USD (range based on experience, role, and location).
• Competitive benefits, training/onboarding program, and career-growth opportunities.
• Compensation is based on relevant experience, industry standards, and the role location.

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Additional Information

• This role is intended for entry-level engineers (0–3 years). The client provides structured onboarding and ongoing training to align your skills with project needs.
• The client operates across industries including aerospace, consumer packaged goods, healthcare, and automotive—delivering engineering and custom software solutions for manufacturing, testing, and product development.
• All references to the original employer are replaced by "Confidential Client" in this posting. Careertakes manages the recruiting process on behalf of the Confidential Client.

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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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