About Careertakes

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

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is hiring an early-career Manufacturing Engineer to support high-tech hardware assembly, test systems, and production process improvements. This role is hands-on and cross-functional: you will work with production teams, automation technicians, and test engineers to reduce cycle time, improve yield, and embed quality across the production lifecycle.

• Optimize production line layouts and implement continuous improvement strategies to increase throughput and reduce cycle time.
• Create and maintain clear manufacturing work instructions, workmanship standards, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, or software issues on the assembly line to limit downtime and restore flow.
• Assist in identifying opportunities to integrate automation and robotics into assembly and packaging lines.
• Collaborate with automation technicians on deployment, monitoring, and optimization of programmed machinery.
• Support validation and test engineering efforts: run hardware evaluations, assist with performance test suites, and capture diagnostics.
• Work with existing test automation scripts (Python, Bash) to collect telemetry and help interpret test data.
• Conduct root-cause analysis (RCA) on defects and implement corrective actions; participate in supplier material audits and final build inspections.

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Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, or a closely related STEM field.
• 0–3 years of relevant experience in manufacturing or electronic assembly (internships, co-ops, and senior design projects count).
• Basic familiarity with manufacturing principles such as Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and 5S.
• Foundational knowledge of test workflows and familiarity with scripting (Python, Bash, or SQL) is a strong plus.
• Exposure to CAD tools (SolidWorks, AutoCAD) for layout design preferred.
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills, clear documentation ability, and adaptability to shifting production priorities.

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Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills

• Prior internship or co-op experience in a production or test environment.
• Hands-on exposure to automation or robotics integration.
• Experience with manufacturing data collection, SPC, or yield analysis.
• Familiarity with hardware validation processes and test automation frameworks.

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Location & Employment Type

• Job location: Georgetown, TX (on-site).
• Employment type: Full-time or Contractor (as advertised).

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Compensation (Estimated)

• Estimated pay: $85,326 per year (estimated — provided by the source). Exact compensation and benefits will be provided by Confidential Client during the hiring process and may vary by experience and employment type.

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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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