P1P1 — Entry-Level Professional
Entry
Assist in mechanical design tasks; build and test prototypes under supervision; apply standard engineering principles to well-defined tasks.
What this level means
New to role or field; performs basic tasks under supervision
- Scope
- Own tasks within a defined component
- Autonomy
- Close supervision; work reviewed frequently
- Complexity
- Routine problems with known solutions
- Impact
- Own deliverables
- Decision rights
- Few independent decisions; escalates the rest
- Leadership
- None — building the craft
- Typical experience
- 0–2 yrs
What you'd do
- Assist in mechanical design tasks
- Build and test prototypes under supervision
- Apply standard engineering principles to well-defined tasks
- Document design processes and results
- Support senior engineers in project execution
- Assist in design and testing of prototypes
- Document engineering processes
- Participate in team meetings
Skills, knowledge & tools
- Basic CAD skills
- Prototype testing
- Technical writing
- Time management
- Communication
- Basic mechanical engineering principles
- Prototype development
- Engineering documentation
- Safety standards
- Quality assurance
- Attention to detail
- Willingness to learn
- Basic teamwork
- Technical documentation
- Problem-solving
What good looks like
- Bachelor’s in Mechanical or Electro-Mechanical Engineering
- Professional Engineer (PE) licensure in Mechanical preferred
- Basic understanding of engineering principles
Where it sits & what it pays
O*NET / SOC: 17-0000 — Architecture & Engineering Occupations(inferred · under review)
Market-pay benchmarks for this family × level are coming — JobFrame anchors pay to the family/level structure rather than the raw title.