Entry Level Mechanical Engineer
The Entry Level Mechanical Engineer is responsible for analyzing failed warranty parts by simulating failure conditions and identifying root causes related to design, manufacturing, or service issues. The role involves technical documentation, reporting findings to quality management, and collaborating with suppliers and internal teams to facilitate problem resolution and cost recovery. This hands-on position balances lab and vehicle work and supports continuous improvement within a contract-to-hire framework.
About Careertakes
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Role overview
Confidential Client is seeking an Entry Level Mechanical Engineer (Contract-to-Hire) to support warranty failure analysis and root-cause investigations. This hands-on role splits time between test labs and inside vehicles to reproduce failures, identify defects, document findings, and work cross-functionally to enable containment and cost-recovery.
What you’ll do
- Analyze failed warranty parts and recreate failure conditions in lab and vehicle environments.
- Perform structured root-cause investigations to determine design, manufacturing, or service-related issues.
- Collect and analyze warranty data to support trends and cost-recovery recommendations.
- Prepare clear technical reports, documentation, and presentations for quality management.
- Coordinate with suppliers, design, and service teams to support containment and corrective actions.
- Disassemble, inspect, and reassemble components with mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
- Support hands-on testing and execution of test plans in lab and vehicle settings.
Required qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Electrical Technology, or equivalent related work experience.
- 0–6 years of relevant experience (range depends on education).
- Basic knowledge of quality engineering principles and root cause analysis.
- Strong technical writing and documentation skills.
- Mechanical aptitude for hands-on inspection and test work.
- Ability to communicate technical results clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Preferred / Additional skills
- Familiarity with warranty data analysis and cost-recovery processes.
- Experience with laboratory testing, instrumentation, or vehicle systems testing.
- Demonstrated analytical approach to troubleshooting and problem solving.
- Ability to work independently and as part of cross-functional teams.
Work environment & logistics
- This is a fully onsite position based in Anna, OH. Expect approximately 50% hands-on work inside vehicles and in test labs; remaining time will be in office/testing areas. No manufacturing duties are required.
- Employment type: Contract to Hire.
- Start/shift details and schedule will be provided by the hiring team during the selection process.
Compensation & benefits
- Pay rate: $36.00 per hour.
- Individual pay offered will depend on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.
- If eligible, benefits for this temporary role may include medical, dental & vision; 401(k) retirement plan; voluntary life & AD&D; short/long-term disability; HSA; and paid time off—eligibility and plan details subject to change.
Hiring process & accommodations
- Careertakes supports the hiring process as a third-party recruiter. Final hiring decisions are made by Confidential Client.
- AI tools may be used to assist with sourcing or screening; human reviewers make final decisions.
- If you need a reasonable accommodation at any stage of the application or interview process, please contact Careertakes for guidance.
Key keywords / skills
- Warranty failure analysis
- Root cause analysis
- Mechanical testing
- Quality engineering
- Technical writing
- Contract-to-hire — Anna, OH
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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