About Careertakes

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What You’ll Do

This entry-level Product Development Engineer I will join a cross-functional Engineering team supporting product research, development, qualification, and commercialization for a confidential client. Typical day-to-day responsibilities include:

• Apply Design Control procedures to product development and follow documented quality processes.
• Support R&D activities: design, execute and document experiments and tests.
• Assist with specification development, design reviews, and qualification activities.
• Help create and validate test protocols, SOPs, technical memoranda (TM) and associated documentation.
• Participate in fabrication, processing, and hands-on prototype or pilot builds.
• Collect, analyze and report data; maintain laboratory notebooks and good documentation practices.
• Present project updates to team leads and stakeholders.
• Participate on cross-functional teams for new product development and manufacturing problem solving.
• Escalate complex issues to supervisor or senior engineers and work under mentorship to develop technical skills.
• Support quality planning, internal audits, and other product lifecycle activities as assigned.

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What We’re Looking For (Required Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or scientific discipline (required).
• 0–2 years of related engineering or R&D experience (entry-level).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to follow controlled procedures.
• Willingness to learn lab/equipment operation, validation methods, and good documentation practices.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and follow direction from supervisors.

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Preferred / Helpful Skills

• Familiarity with Design Control or product development lifecycle terminology.
• Experience with laboratory instrumentation, prototyping, or production equipment.
• Basic data analysis and technical reporting skills.
• Comfort writing SOPs, test methods, or validation documentation.

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Physical Demands & Working Conditions

• Typical lab/manufacturing environment—may include standing, light lifting, and hands-on work with prototypes and equipment.
• Reasonable accommodations will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

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Compensation & Employment Type

• Estimated salary (source data): $75,530 per year (estimated).
• Employment type: Full-time.

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Why Join

• Mentored, growth-oriented engineering role with exposure to multiple stages of product development.
• Opportunity to build hands-on skills in fabrication, testing, and validation while working with experienced engineers.
• Work for a confidential client in the Engineering industry focused on high-quality product development.

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Confidential Client Policies

The confidential client maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. The confidential client is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, parental status, national origin, age, disability, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.

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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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