Graduate Engineer

Link Technical Talent; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Training

Progression

Day or Night Shift

20% Night Differential

Job Security

Excellent Benefits Package

Job summary

Link Technical Talent is seeking an Engineering Graduate in Newport News, VA, to join as a Maintenance Engineer in training. You will receive extensive hands-on training on state-of-the-art industrial machinery, then progress into a fully developed Maintenance Engineer role.

The position offers a 4-on, 4-off schedule with day or night shifts and a 20% differential for night work. The role is commutable from nearby cities and comes with excellent benefits and long-term career security for

Qualifications

• Training on large industrial machinery and equipment maintenance.
• Looking for candidates with technical training and a desire for progression into a Maintenance Engineer role.
• Strong interest in mechanical/electrical troubleshooting and repair.

Responsibilities

• Receive extensive training on industrial machinery, maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs.
• Develop into a Maintenance Engineer to support large production fixtures.
• Work a 4-on, 4-off shift pattern with a day or night option and 20% night differential.

Job description

Newport News, Virginia (Commutable from: Chesapeake, Norfolk, Williamsburg, Gloucester, Virginia Beach, Suffolk)

$60,000 - $80,000 + Full Training + Progression + Choice of Day or Night Shift + 20% Shift Differential for Nights + Job Security + Excellent Benefits Package

Are you an Engineering Graduate looking to join a market-leading business, offering extensive training on state-of-the-art industrial machinery to develop you into a highly skilled Maintenance Engineer?

Do you want to work for a growing company known for developing graduate engineers, where you will receive hands‑on training in mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, equipment maintenance, and bespoke industrial machinery?

This company is growing rapidly and have lots of exciting projects in the pipeline. They offer an excellent benefits package and have a highly skilled engineering team for you to learn from.

In this role, you will receive extensive training on large production fixtures and industrial machinery, developing your skills across troubleshooting, maintenance, repairs, and operator support. Once trained, you will progress into a Maintenance Engineer position, working a 4-on, 4-off shift. You can pick between day shift 6am - 6pm, or night shift 6pm - 6am.

This role would suit an Engineering Graduate looking for extensive technical training, long-term job security, and a clear pathway into a Maintenance Engineer position.

The Role:

• Receive extensive training on industrial machinery, maintenance, troubleshooting, and equipment repairs
• Develop into a Maintenance Engineer, supporting large production fixtures and machinery
• 4-on, 4-off day shift 6am - 6pm, or night shift, 6pm - 6am - 20% shift differential on night shift

The Person:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or similar
• Looking for extensive training and progression into a Maintenance Engineer position