Junior Engineer
The Junior Engineer at Confidential Client is an entry-level role focused on leading small-to-medium new product development projects from concept through production. The position involves hands-on work in CAD design, product testing, manufacturing drawings, and process improvements within an R&D environment, providing a pathway for recent graduates to develop practical engineering skills and contribute to innovative healthcare reprocessing solutions.
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, Healthcare — medical device and reprocessing solutions.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
Who You Are
You enjoy building and fixing things — from PC builds and 3D printers to bikes and small machines. You’re curious, proactive, and comfortable taking a concept and turning it into a tested, manufacturable product. You want hands-on engineering experience in a role that gives real projects from day one and a clear career pathway.
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field (completed or nearly complete); recent grads welcome
- Minimum 3.0 GPA preferred
- Experience with CAD (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Fusion 360, Inventor, or similar) via coursework, internships, or personal projects
- Sheet metal or injection molding experience preferred (internship or prior role)
- Self-starter who takes initiative and suggests improvements
- Comfortable working hands-on in an R&D/manufacturing environment
- Personal, hands-on projects (PC builds, 3D printing, robotics, etc.) are a strong plus
What You’ll Do
- Lead small-to-medium new product development (NPD) projects through concept, testing, and production
- Execute product testing for new and existing products and document results
- Create and maintain manufacturing drawings and BOMs for products
- Produce and update engineering documentation: specs, install sheets, BOMs, and release packages
- Identify and implement process and product improvements
- Support engineering team with additional projects as assigned
Key Metrics
- NPD milestones achieved on or before planned date (target: 85%+)
- Product tests completed and logged on schedule (target: 95%+)
- Drawings and BOMs released error-free downstream (target: 95%+)
- Documentation packages current and complete (target: 95%+)
- Process improvements identified and implemented (target: 4–6 per year)
What We Offer
- Competitive base salary (estimated at $79,112/year)
- 401(k) with company match
- Health insurance
- 100% company-paid short- and long-term disability
- Up to $50,000 company-paid life and AD&D coverage
- Generous PTO and paid holidays, including Summer Hour Fridays
- Career growth at a high-growth company that promotes from within
- Work that contributes to safer, more effective healthcare processes
About the Confidential Client
The Confidential Client builds products and solutions that support safe reprocessing in healthcare. Their work improves reprocessing workflows for sterile processing and GI teams — making procedures safer, more efficient, and more dignified for clinicians and patients.
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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