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, electrical power equipment manufacturing.

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

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Responsibilities

The sections below summarize the core duties for this entry-level Product Design Engineer role supporting sustaining and product work for a confidential client.

• Work on projects assigned or directed by more experienced engineers.
• Design, draft and model existing and new products using AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
• Create 3D models, 2D drawings, specifications and Bills of Materials.
• Provide technical support to manufacturing and field installation teams.
• Build demonstration samples and prototypes to validate designs.
• Improve usability of new and existing products through iterative design.
• Revise processes, documents and drawings through Value Improvement (VIP) systems.
• Assist with supervised testing in the engineering lab and learn applicable ANSI standards.

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Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or closely related field.
• 0–2 years of related engineering experience (entry-level).
• Demonstrated proficiency in AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
• Strong hands-on mechanical aptitude.
• Good written and verbal communication skills and ability to work on a team.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with high-voltage switchgear or power distribution equipment.
• Prior co-op, internship, or work experience in electrical equipment manufacturing.
• Demonstrated proficiency with FEA (finite element analysis) tools.
• Familiarity with engineering training procedures and lab testing.

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Skills & Tools

• AutoCAD
• SolidWorks (3D modeling & 2D drawing)
• Bill of Materials creation and specification writing
• Basic FEA tools (preferred)
• Hands-on prototyping and test support

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Compensation (Estimated)

• Estimated base salary: $100,889 per year (estimated).

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Location & Work Type

• Location: Hampton, GA (on-site, supporting manufacturing and lab activities).
• Employment type: Full-time.

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What We Value

• A growth mindset and willingness to learn under the guidance of experienced engineers.
• Attention to detail, strong initiative, and the ability to translate field/manufacturing feedback into practical design changes.
• Commitment to safety and adherence to applicable industry standards.

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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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