P1P1 — Entry-Level Professional
Entry
Apply basic mechanical principles to simple design tasks; produce CAD models/drawings under guidance; assist in testing.
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
- Apply basic mechanical principles to simple design tasks
- Produce CAD models/drawings under guidance
- Assist in testing mechanical systems
- Document design processes and outcomes
- Support senior engineers in project tasks
- Create CAD models
- Assist in design reviews
- Support testing activities
Skills, knowledge & tools
- CAD modeling
- Basic mechanical design
- Technical documentation
- Assisting in testing
- Communication
- Mechanical principles
- CAD software
- Engineering documentation
- Testing procedures
- Basic project management
- Detail-Oriented
- Ability to learn
- Basic CAD proficiency
- Team collaboration
- Problem-solving
What good looks like
- BS in Mechanical Engineering
- PE (Professional Engineer) license preferred
Common titles
Mechanical Engineering IMechanical Engineering 1Entry-Level Mechanical EngineeringJunior Mechanical EngineeringAssociate Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineer IMechanical Engineer 1Entry-Level Mechanical EngineerJunior Mechanical EngineerAssociate Mechanical Engineer
Where it sits & what it pays
O*NET / SOC: 17-2141.00 — Mechanical Engineers
Market-pay benchmarks for this family × level are coming — JobFrame anchors pay to the family/level structure rather than the raw title.