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We are seeking an entry-mid level experienced candidate to become an integral part of our engineering team. The selected candidate will work with an experienced engineering staff using state-of-the-art engineering tools & processes. This position will operate onsite at our customer's world-class engineering and manufacturing facility.\nThis is a full-time position with a full benefit package listed below that includes opportunities for professional growth, direct hire by our customers, and additional opportunities within our own organization.\nElectrical Engineer - Product Design and Validation\nThe selected candidate will support the development, testing, and validation of software-controlled systems used on large mining trucks. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys combining hands-on work with technology, troubleshooting, and machine testing in a real-world operating environment.\nThis role is ideal for someone who wants to work directly with large equipment, electrical systems, controls, and software validation rather than developing software code. 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