NextGen Hardware Engineer- Fire Suppression
This 18-month Engineering Training Program at Confidential Client offers rotational assignments across engineering and business functions, providing hands-on experience and leadership development. Participants work on-site at various U.S. locations, collaborating with cross-functional teams to solve complex challenges and contribute to impactful projects. The program prepares graduates for full-time roles in engineering and management, emphasizing technical skills, communication, and adaptability.
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, Fire Protection & Building Controls (Manufacturing).
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
Position overview
Confidential Client is seeking a full-time, on-site NextGen Hardware Engineer — Fire Suppression to join an 18-month engineering rotational training program based in Cranston, RI. This program includes four rotations across engineering and business functions, hands-on project work, mentorship, leadership development, and exposure to manufacturing and product development teams.
What You’ll Do
This rotational program is designed to develop technical and leadership skills through hands-on work. Typical responsibilities include:
- Complete structured rotational assignments across engineering, operations, product development, and related functions.
- Apply engineering and business fundamentals to deliver project work and measurable outcomes.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve manufacturing, product, and system-level challenges.
- Receive mentorship from senior technical and business leaders; participate in coaching and leadership development.
- Deliver status updates and a final capstone project at program completion.
- Work on-site at the assigned facility and complete rotations that may require extended stays at other U.S. locations.
- Travel domestically (and occasionally internationally) for training, supplier visits, or collaboration; company-supported lodging and relocation provided per policy.
Location, schedule & travel
- Primary location: Cranston, RI (on-site, full-time).
- This role is not eligible for remote or hybrid work.
- Rotations may be located at other U.S. facilities (examples: Milwaukee, WI; Marinette, WI; Lubbock, TX); extended temporary relocation for rotations is expected.
- Company-supported travel, lodging, and relocation assistance provided in accordance with company policy.
Compensation & benefits
- Competitive pay starting at $75,000 per year.
- $5,000 sign-on bonus.
- Estimated market compensation for similar roles: approximately $93,838/year.
- Benefits that start Day 1 (medical, dental, vision, 401(k)).
- Paid time off: 15 days vacation, 5 sick days, 3 floating holidays.
- Mentor support, peer network, and structured leadership development.
What we’re looking for (minimum qualifications)
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, or related field).
- Preferred coursework: Thermodynamics, Machine Design, Fluid Flow, Introduction to Electrical Engineering.
- Ability and willingness to work full-time on-site, travel, and relocate for rotational assignments within the U.S.
- Legal right to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to organize and analyze technical/data inputs to solve multidimensional problems.
- Demonstrated passion for learning and leadership (via coursework, internships, co-ops, projects, or extracurriculars).
- Familiarity or demonstrated proficiency using AI tools and related technologies is a plus.
Why candidates join this program
- Rapid technical and leadership development through four structured rotations.
- Hands-on, immersive experience in labs, on the shop floor, and in engineering teams.
- Direct mentorship from experienced engineers and leaders.
- Clear pathway to full-time engineering roles (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical), project management, or product roles after program completion.
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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