About Careertakes

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Program overview

Confidential Client is seeking motivated, entry-level engineers for a 12–18 month Engineering Rotational Development Program (ERDP) — Product Development Track. This in-person, full-time program places early-career engineers in multiple rotations across product design, simulation, test/validation, controls, electronics, embedded software, software validation, data analytics, and process engineering. The program offers hands-on experience, mentorship, and structured development to accelerate your engineering career.

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What You’ll Do

• Participate in 3–6 rotations across engineering teams to gain broad exposure to product development lifecycle.
• Work on design, simulation, validation, controls, electronics, embedded software, or process-improvement projects tied to real product outcomes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (manufacturing, suppliers, testing, product management) to move concepts to production.
• Develop, test, and validate control algorithms, embedded code, electronic modules, and mechanical or system-level designs.
• Apply simulation tools (CFD, FEA), HIL/SIL testing, and data-analytics techniques to evaluate and optimize performance.
• Diagnose issues in test and field environments and implement corrective actions using root-cause analysis.
• Document technical decisions, FMEAs, test results, and design artifacts to meet quality and safety standards.
• Build technical and leadership skills through structured feedback, mentorship, and stretch assignments.

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Who You Are (Required Qualifications)

• ABET-accredited Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Computer, Agricultural, or Aerospace Engineering; Engineering Technology; or closely related technical discipline (degree must be complete prior to start).
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 (no rounding).
• 12 months or less of professional engineering experience (internships and co-ops excluded from this limit).
• Willingness to relocate and travel as needed; most openings based in Peoria, IL area with roles across the U.S.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including troubleshooting and root-cause analysis.
• Effective written and verbal communication and demonstrated ability to work on diverse teams.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and a strong willingness to learn by doing.
• Availability for an in-person, Monday–Friday work schedule.

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Preferred / Distinguishing Experiences

• Campus design team or competition experience (Formula SAE, Baja, robotics, etc.).
• Leadership or project management experience on teams or technical projects.
• Prior technical internship or co-op experience.
• Familiarity with one or more of: MATLAB/Simulink, Python, C/C++, ANSYS or other CFD/FEA tools, PCB/layout tools, HIL/SIL environments, data analytics or machine learning basics.
• Embedded systems, controls, or test/validation experience.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Summary pay range: $81,370.00 - $133,810.00 per year (range provided by Confidential Client; actual compensation depends on location, experience, and other individualized factors).
• Benefits sample (subject to plan eligibility and guidelines):
  • Medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Paid time off (vacation, holidays)
  • 401(k) savings plans
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
  • Employee assistance and voluntary benefits
  • Incentive bonus opportunities
  • Disability, life insurance, parental leave, adoption assistance
  • Tuition reimbursement and career development programs

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Program Logistics & Additional Info

• Locations: Applicants will be considered for positions throughout the United States. Most positions are based in Peoria, IL (Mossville region); limited availability in other US locations.
• Start dates (2027): February 1, 2027; June 7, 2027; July 12, 2027; August 2, 2027. Seats limited per start date.
• Employment type: Full-time, in-person (Monday–Friday).
• Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates.
• Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position.
• Required attachments: resume and an unofficial/official copy of your transcript.
• Offers are conditioned on successful completion of a drug screen when applicable.

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Why This Role

• Launchpad for a technical career with structured rotations that deliver broad product-development experience.
• Hands-on ownership of meaningful engineering work from day one, supported by mentorship and development resources.
• Opportunity to build technical depth in areas such as embedded software, controls, electronics, test/validation, simulation, and process engineering.

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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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