About Careertakes

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Role & Impact

This entry-level Product Engineer role supports product quality, validation and problem resolution for powertrain products. You will investigate failures, lead root-cause activities, recommend corrective actions, and coordinate with manufacturing, suppliers, service and customer teams to drive solutions that meet product and customer expectations.

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Key Responsibilities

• Investigate product issues and lead root-cause analysis using structured problem-solving (e.g., 7-step problem solving, FIRG).
• Execute processes in Product Preceding Technology (PPT), Value Package Introduction (VPI) and Current Product Support (CPS).
• Create and review engineering documents: drawings, BOMs, test instructions and specifications.
• Develop and execute verification and validation plans; interpret simulation, analysis and physical test results.
• Support product configuration and change management; track and communicate design changes across stakeholders.
• Coordinate cross-functional design reviews and integrate stakeholder input into product decisions.
• Apply statistical methods (DOE, regression, ANOVA) and data analysis to support engineering conclusions.
• Work with technicians, student employees or temporary staff to execute test and analysis tasks as needed.

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Core Competencies & Technical Skills

• Statistical analysis and design of experiments (DOE).
• Systems thinking; requirements decomposition and interface management.
• Mechanical system design and mechanical design specification (solid models, drawings, BOMs).
• Product verification, validation and failure-mode avoidance.
• Familiarity with open/closed loop control concepts and interactions between hardware and software.
• Product function modeling, simulation and interpretation of test results.
• Strong technical documentation and cross-functional communication skills.
• Proficient with MS Office tools; experience with engineering tools and PLM processes is a plus.

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Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or another STEM discipline is required.
• Entry-level / early career: designed for candidates within ~2 years of completing their highest degree.
• Preferred: internship, co-op or project experience in product development, testing, or manufacturing support.
• This role may require export-control or sanctions compliance licensing.

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Location, Employment Type & Compensation

• Location: Clifford / Columbus area, IN (postal code 47202). On-site with some flexibility as required by the product work.
• Employment Type: Full-time, exempt — Entry Level.
• Salary range (provided by client): $67,200 — $100,800 per year (estimated).
• Relocation: relocation package offered (per source).

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Eligibility & Additional Notes

• U.S. Early Careers Eligibility — Exempt Entry Level: typically for external candidates within 2 years of completing their highest degree and currently residing in the continental U.S.
• International Student Eligibility (U.S.-based roles): F-1 students must have approved CPT or OPT prior to assignment; approvals must be obtained through your university.
• Confidential Client validates right-to-work through E-Verify where applicable.

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What We Value

• Clear communication and collaboration across functions.
• Data-driven decision quality and ownership to drive results.
• Continuous learning and professional growth.
• Respect for diverse perspectives and inclusive teamwork.

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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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