P1P1 — Entry-Level Professional
Entry
Works under supervision on defined tasks. Assists in component design, CAD drawings, and basic 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
- Assists in component design
- Helps compile documentation
- Participates in test setups
- Supports senior engineers in project tasks
- Maintains accurate records of design changes
- Contributes to team meetings and discussions
- Adheres to safety and quality standards
- Engages in continuous learning and development
- Assist in component design and CAD drawings
- Compile and organize design documentation
- Participate in setting up and conducting tests
Skills, knowledge & tools
- CAD software usage
- Documentation skills
- Basic testing procedures
- Team collaboration
- Technical writing
- Data analysis
- Quality assurance
- Safety compliance
- Engineering principles
- Medical device regulations
- Design documentation
- Testing methodologies
- Quality control
- Safety standards
- Technical communication
- Basic project management
- Learning Agility
- Teamwork
- Following procedures accurately
- Attention to detail
- Basic CAD proficiency
- Communication Skills
- Problem-solving
- Time management
What good looks like
- B.S./B.Eng. in Mechanical, Biomedical, Electrical or related Engineering
- Basic understanding of engineering principles
- Proficiency in CAD software
- Strong communication skills
- Attention to detail
Common titles
Product Development Engineering IProduct Development Engineering 1Entry-Level Product Development EngineeringJunior Product Development EngineeringAssociate Product Development EngineeringProduct Development Engineer IProduct Development Engineer 1Entry-Level Product Development EngineerJunior Product Development EngineerAssociate Product Development Engineer
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.