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 services for off‑highway and heavy equipment (agricultural, construction, mining, industrial).

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

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Position Overview

Confidential Client is seeking an Entry Level Mechanical Engineer for Product Reliability to join their engineering and validation team at a customer site in Fuquay Varina, NC. This full‑time role focuses on product verification, testing, safety compliance, and reliability validation for off‑highway and heavy equipment systems.

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Responsibilities

• Develop and execute validation and verification plans to confirm performance, safety, durability, and reliability.
• Conduct laboratory, field, and vehicle‑level testing and data collection.
• Evaluate products and systems for compliance with applicable industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Analyze test data and prepare clear technical reports with findings and recommendations.
• Investigate test failures and product issues; perform root cause analysis and support corrective actions.
• Participate in risk assessments and design reviews to improve product safety and reliability.
• Support certification, compliance documentation, and regulatory processes.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supplier teams to resolve product concerns.
• Maintain and improve test procedures, methods, and engineering specifications.
• Keep accurate records of tests, inspections, and compliance activities.

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Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline.
• Experience or coursework in product validation, testing, reliability, safety, or product development.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and structured problem‑solving skills.
• Experience with data analysis and preparing technical reports.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and test requirements.
• Effective written and verbal communication and the ability to work on cross‑functional teams.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Experience or familiarity with off‑highway, agricultural, construction, or heavy equipment.
• Knowledge of product safety standards and engineering validation processes.
• Prior involvement in verification, validation, or certification activities.
• Familiarity with root cause analysis and corrective action methodologies.
• Experience with data acquisition, instrumentation, and engineering analysis tools.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Pay Range: $65,000 - $80,000 per year (commensurate with experience).
• Full benefits package including:
  • Health, dental (and supplemental vision) insurance
  • Telehealth (Teladoc)
  • Company‑paid life insurance and long‑term disability
  • Short‑term disability
  • Retirement savings (Traditional & Roth 401k)
  • Flexible spending / HSA options
  • Paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, bereavement leave
  • Bonus plan (where applicable), employee assistance, and education assistance

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Location, Work Type & Other Details

• Work location: Fuquay Varina, NC — onsite at the customer’s engineering and manufacturing facility.
• Employment type: Full‑time.
• Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position.
• Employment offers will comply with applicable federal, state, and local hiring laws.

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Why Apply

This is a growth‑oriented opportunity to join a team that supports world‑class product development for off‑highway equipment. You’ll gain hands‑on validation and testing experience, work with seasoned engineers, and have pathways for professional advancement and potential direct hire by customers.

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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.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.