Junior Product Engineer
The Junior Product Engineer at Confidential Client supports engineered electrical products by providing technical assistance to customers, sales, engineering, and manufacturing teams. This entry-level role involves learning product applications, evaluating customer requirements, preparing technical documentation, and resolving product and manufacturing issues to ensure product suitability and quality.
About Careertakes
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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
Confidential Client is hiring a Junior Product Engineer to support engineered electrical and electromechanical products. This entry-level role combines customer-facing technical support, product documentation, and hands-on collaboration with Manufacturing and Quality teams to deliver safe, compliant solutions for high-power electrical applications.
- Support product application and selection for customers and Sales.
- Learn product specifications and technical applications for electromechanical devices.
- Review customer drawings, wiring diagrams, and specifications to verify product suitability.
- Assist with configuration, troubleshooting, and testing of electrical components and assemblies.
- Create and maintain technical documentation: SOPs, work instructions, technical reports, product drawings, and bills of material.
- Support engineering changes, custom product configurations, and product improvement projects.
- Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Materials, and the Machine Shop to resolve production, procurement, and testing issues.
- Provide training and product information to internal teams and customers as needed.
- Participate in cross-functional projects to improve manufacturability, quality, and cost.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Compensation & Employment Type
- Salary: $75,000 – $90,000 per year (range provided by Confidential Client)
- Employment type: Full-time; Contract role classification also listed by the client.
Qualifications
Minimum requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related technical discipline — recent graduates encouraged.
- Foundational knowledge of electrical and mechanical engineering principles.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, wiring diagrams, and specifications.
- Strong technical writing skills for preparing SOPs, work instructions, and reports.
- Good verbal communication, listening, and customer-service skills.
- Problem-solving mindset and willingness to learn product and application details.
- Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively across teams.
Important legal requirement:
- Due to ITAR compliance, candidates must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3).
Preferred Qualifications
- Internship, co-op, academic project, or hands-on experience in manufacturing, electrical products, or industrial equipment.
- Familiarity with electrical power systems (three-phase power), industrial controls, switchgear, or high-power wiring applications.
- Experience with SolidWorks, other 3D CAD, AutoCAD or 2D CAD tools; ERP systems (e.g., SyteLine).
- Familiarity with UL, CSA, ISO, or other relevant industry standards.
- Experience preparing controlled technical documentation and SOPs.
Physical & Work Environment
- Work occurs in both office and manufacturing environments.
- Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, and enter production areas.
- Occasional travel to customer or company locations may be required.
Why Apply via Careertakes
- Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform; selected candidates are employed directly by the Confidential Client.
- Applicants may receive access to additional matched roles through the Careertakes platform.
- This position is a strong opportunity for early-career engineers to gain practical, hands-on experience with electrical and electromechanical products used in high-power applications.
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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