P1P1 — Entry-Level Professional
R&D Intern/Co-op Trainee
An entry-level engineer or student trainee. Works under close supervision to support basic R&D tasks and learn the product development process.
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 with the design, build, and testing of prototypes or components under direct guidance.
- Perform routine experiments, data collection, and documentation of test results.
- Support test setup and operate laboratory equipment or bench fixtures.
- Assist in prototype development
- Conduct routine experiments
- Document test results
Skills, knowledge & tools
- Basic laboratory skills
- Data collection
- Prototype testing
- Documentation
- Equipment operation
- Basic engineering principles
- Product development lifecycle
- Quality management systems
- Laboratory safety
- Data analysis
- Eagerness to learn
- Good communication skills
- Ability to follow instructions
- Teamwork and collaboration
What good looks like
- Student or recent graduate in engineering, physical sciences, or related field
Common titles
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What it pays
Market-pay benchmarks for this family × level are being recalibrated across all survey sources and will return shortly.
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