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, Architecture, Engineering & Manufacturing (Packaging & Automation).

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

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What You’ll Do

You will join a regional engineering team supporting packaging and automation capital projects for manufacturing clients. Responsibilities include:

• Assume responsibility for all aspects of project execution: line layout engineering, mechanical design, equipment procurement, installation, start-up, and troubleshooting
• Manage vendor and contractor communications and procurement (OEMs, integrators)
• Create equipment specifications, material handling concepts, and tooling requirements
• Support estimation, project justification, budgeting, schedule management, and project finances
• Convert field and client information into project documentation and installation/integration plans
• Lead or contribute to project teams and site activities (installation, integration, start-up)
• Apply continuous improvement tools (change control, ROI analysis) to improve client operations and realize immediate ROI
• Ensure designs and work comply with applicable local, state, federal, and industry safety/regulatory standards

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What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering or related technical degree
• Entry-level / early-career experience (co-op/project experience preferred) with packaging lines, automation, or manufacturing applications
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Microsoft Office; familiarity with Microsoft Project a plus
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for client and vendor interactions
• Ability to organize and manage multiple project tasks and priorities
• Basic understanding of project management fundamentals and strong analytical skills
• Willingness to travel for installations, start-ups, client meetings, trainings, and industry events

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Compensation

• Approximate pay range: $75,000 — $85,000 per year (good-faith estimate; final offer may vary based on experience, location, and other factors).
• Note: third-party market estimate published for similar roles may differ from the range above.

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Why You’ll Like Working with Our Client

• Hands-on, early-career growth with mentorship, formal development programs, and exposure to cross-functional engineering teams
• Opportunity to work in packaging, food & beverage, life sciences, and other manufacturing environments on impactful capital projects
• Fast-paced project work that builds technical, project-management, and client-facing skills

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Location & Screening

• Location: Los Angeles, CA (onsite and client-site work required; travel as needed)
• Confidential Client may require pre-employment screening, which can include drug testing, background checks, reference checks, employment verification, and skills assessments. The client may also use E-Verify where required by law.

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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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