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Position overview

Confidential Client seeks an entry-level Powertrain Product Engineer to support current-product reliability, quality, and engineering for powertrain subsystems and components. This role is an early-career, product-focused position that executes established technical tasks across the product lifecycle and coordinates with cross-functional stakeholders to drive robust product decisions.

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What You’ll Do

• Investigate product issues, determine root causes, recommend corrective actions, and own problem resolution for components and subsystems.
• Support Product Preceding Technology (PPT), Value Package Introduction (VPI), and Current Product Support (CPS) processes.
• Execute engineering processes such as Engineering Standard Work (ESW), iDFMEA, Failure Incident Review Group (FIRG), and 7-step problem solving.
• Collaborate with product line engineers, systems engineers, manufacturing, purchasing, suppliers, and customer teams to deliver technical recommendations.
• Support or lead elements of product investigations, PPS projects, and VPCRs that improve reliability and customer satisfaction.
• Assist in component ownership activities by monitoring failed-part teardowns and driving cross-functional quality improvements.
• Contribute to a Powertrain Engineering Group Project to deliver measurable improvements across the organization.

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Core competencies & technical skills

• Applies principles of statistical methods for data analysis, hypothesis testing, regression, DOE, and design of experiments.
• Cross-functional design integration: translate requirements into designs and communicate capability via design reviews.
• Mechanical system design and specification: solid models, engineered BOMs, and detailed drawings per applicable standards.
• Understanding of open/closed-loop controls and interactions between software and hardware in powertrain systems.
• Product verification & validation: develop validation plans, analyze simulation/test data, and evaluate product capability.
• Product failure mode avoidance and product problem solving to implement robust, data-driven fixes.
• Product configuration and change management to control releases and maintain product artifact baselines.
• Strong technical documentation skills and the ability to communicate technical information to varied audiences.

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Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a relevant STEM discipline (required). Preferred disciplines: Mechanical Engineering; Electrical Engineering; MET/EET degrees also considered.
• Entry-level / Early Career: typically within 2 years of completing highest degree for external candidates.
• Demonstrated critical thinking, analytical, and structured problem-solving interest or experience (internships, co-ops, student projects, etc.).
• Proficiency with MS Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Authorized to work in the U.S. (candidates should be able to provide any required documentation). International students (F-1) must have authorized CPT or OPT that covers the assignment start date.

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Preferred experience & attributes

• Hands-on experience (intern/co-op/semester project) with product investigations, failure analysis, or component testing.
• Familiarity with iDFMEA, validation/verification processes, and engineering change control.
• Strong oral and written communication; ability to work cross-functionally and influence outcomes.
• Self-driven, results-oriented, and invested in continuous learning and development.

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Location, schedule & employment type

• Job Location: Clifford, IN (On-site with flexibility).
• Employment type: Full-time, Exempt (Entry Level).
• Relocation: Relocation assistance available (as noted by client).
• Start date: May 2027 (approximate; actual start to be confirmed).

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Compensation & benefits

• Estimated base salary range: $67,200 — $100,800 per year (as provided by the client).
• Benefits and relocation details: offered per client policy (details provided during hiring process).

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Why this role matters

This position is a development-focused role where you will gain exposure to multiple engine system components (air handling, fuel systems, electronics, FEAD, etc.), contribute directly to product quality and reliability, and build cross-functional relationships that shape product outcomes across the lifecycle.

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Additional notes

• This posting is for an entry-level role in the Engineering function with product engineering responsibilities in powertrain hardware systems.
• Applicants may be considered for other matched opportunities via Careertakes.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

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