Entry Level Automation Travel Engineer
The Entry Level Automation Travel Engineer at Confidential Client is a hybrid role focused on extensive travel to customer sites to troubleshoot and implement complex electrical and mechanical automation systems. The position involves programming controls and developing automated test systems across various industries, collaborating with project teams, and supporting client engagements. This role offers a unique opportunity for early-career engineers to gain hands-on field experience and develop leadership skills in a dynamic, travel-intensive environment.
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.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
- Travel to customer sites to commission automated systems and troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues (90%–100% travel expected for the first 18 months).
- Install, configure, test, and validate controls, test systems, and automation hardware/software on-site.
- Develop and maintain controls code and test scripts—work with text-based and object-oriented programming languages.
- Build, deploy and troubleshoot automated test systems (examples: EV battery test rigs, aerospace/rocket test systems, turnkey test systems, cloud-enabled test & measurement).
- Collaborate with multi-disciplinary project teams to prioritize tasks, manage risks, and meet delivery milestones.
- Assist senior engineers with scoping, estimating, and preparing proposals and documentation.
- Communicate status and technical recommendations clearly to clients and internal stakeholders.
- Grow leadership capability through hands-on project ownership and client-facing responsibilities.
Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot complex electromechanical systems in manufacturing and test environments.
- Perform controls programming and integration for processing, packaging, and assembly machinery.
- Support installation, commissioning, and acceptance testing at customer facilities.
- Follow safety protocols and ensure high-quality handoffs to operations teams.
- Contribute to continuous improvement, documenting lessons learned and best practices.
Who We’re Hiring / Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field.
- 0–3 years of engineering experience (this is an entry-level role with a structured onboarding and training program).
- Minimum GPA: 3.4.
- Strong fundamentals in mechanical and/or electrical engineering.
- Interest and ability to program in text-based languages with object-oriented concepts.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a customer-focused mindset.
- Reliable vehicle and valid driver’s license for frequent travel.
- Willingness and ability to travel extensively (90%–100%) for the first 18 months; opportunity to transition to ~30%–40% travel thereafter.
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship now or in the future.
ITAR compliance: To meet International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements, applicants must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.
Compensation & Logistics
- Employment type: Full-time, permanent.
- Salary range: $89,000—$101,000 USD (range provided by our client). Actual pay is based on experience, skills, and location.
- Role is travel-first (project-based); additional travel pay and benefits are provided to support on-site assignments.
- Note: Vacation accrual and some benefits are adjusted for the travel-focused schedule.
About the Client
Our client is a leading engineering consulting firm delivering high-caliber engineering and custom software solutions for manufacturing, test, and product development across industries such as aerospace, consumer products, healthcare, and more. They focus on practical, high-impact solutions and provide strong mentorship and training for early-career engineers.
Why Apply via Careertakes
- Careertakes is acting as the recruiting partner for this confidential client and can connect you to additional matched roles.
- You’ll get visibility into client benefits, travel compensation, and career-path options (including a transition to lower-travel roles after the initial period).
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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