Entry Level Electrical Engineer - 26-26510
The Entry Level Electrical Engineer will support the design, integration, testing, and maintenance of electronic test equipment and electro-mechanical systems. This role involves hands-on electrical engineering combined with software-based test and automation tools to enhance system verification, validation, and continuous improvement. The engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams under senior guidance to troubleshoot, analyze test data, and improve system performance.
About Careertakes
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What You’ll Do
This is a hands-on, entry-level electrical engineering role supporting test equipment and electro-mechanical systems on a 6-month contract. You will work under the guidance of senior engineers to support system integration, verification, and continuous improvement using both electrical and software-based test tools.
- Support the design, integration, commissioning, and maintenance of electronic test equipment and control systems
- Troubleshoot electrical and electro-mechanical systems, resolving hardware and software issues
- Read, interpret, and update electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
- Configure and maintain instrumentation, data acquisition hardware, sensors, controls, and comms interfaces
- Develop or modify software tools for test automation, data acquisition, and system control
- Maintain configuration control for software, test procedures, and engineering documentation
- Analyze test data, document results, and recommend improvements
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and follow direction from senior engineers
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
- 0–2 years relevant experience (including internships, co-ops, lab or test engineering)
- Ability to read and update electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with PXI, cRIO, PLC systems, AIO/DIO, GPIB, RS-422, CAN, AC/DC power supplies, relays, sensors, and control systems
- Familiarity with test & measurement equipment: digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, data acquisition systems
- Exposure to automation and software tools such as NI LabVIEW, VeriStand, MATLAB/Simulink, Python, Ladder Logic, or Arduino
- Experience supporting test automation, instrumentation, or system integration
Contract Details & Location
- Duration: 6 months contract
- Employment type: CONTRACTOR
- Location: Guadalupe, AZ — on-site or as required by the project (local candidates preferred)
- Estimated/indicative salary (from source posting): $112,796 per year (estimate)
Why Join
- Rapid learning and mentorship from senior test and systems engineers
- Practical experience across electrical, instrumentation, and software-driven test systems
- Exposure to industry-standard test platforms (PXI, cRIO) and modern automation tools
- Opportunity to support real product verification, validation, and continuous-improvement efforts
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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