Research And Development Engineer

Insight Global; Valhalla (NY); Hybrid; USD 27,552 - 33,062; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing and consulting firm is seeking an Entry Level Engineer in Valhalla, NY. This hands-on role involves setting up and maintaining testing equipment for beverage machines, troubleshooting, and supporting product commercialization. Candidates should be recent engineering graduates comfortable with physical tasks and working in variable conditions. The position offers an opportunity to collaborate across teams and contribute to the company's beverage industry projects.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (basic to intermediate).
• Recent graduate in Mechanical, Industrial, Packaging, Chemical, or Biochemical Engineering preferred.
• Experience with equipment testing or sensory testing in a food or beverage setting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain sensory testing platforms for beverage machines.
• Perform basic troubleshooting and support field studies.
• Handle data collection and perform basic analysis for engineering decisions.

Skills

Microsoft Excel (basic to intermediate)

Basic lab experience

Comfortable with hands-on work and heavy equipment

Able to work in hot and humid conditions

Education

Recent graduate in Engineering or Applied Sciences

Tools

Data acquisition systems

Python programming

CAD or other engineering design software

Job description

This range is provided by Insight Global. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$20.00/hr - $24.00/hr

Duration: 1-year ongoing contract

Pay Rate: $20-24

Must-Haves

• Recent graduate in Engineering or Applied Sciences (Mechanical, Industrial, Packaging, Chemical, or Biochemical preferred).
• Basic lab experience
• Comfortable with hands-on work and heavy equipment
• Okay working in messy or sticky environments
• Able to work in hot and humid conditions (e.g., 9049F, 70% humidity).
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (basic to intermediate).
• Not afraid of physical tasks or getting involved in equipment testing

Plusses

• Experience with data acquisition systems.
• Familiarity with Python programming.
• Exposure to CAD or other engineering design software.
• Previous experience with sensory testing or equipment maintenance in a food or beverage setting.

Day-to-Day

Insight Global is looking for an Entry Level Engineer to join hybrid in Valhalla, NY. In this hands-on engineering role, this person will work closely with both internal and external team members to execute project test plans and support the development and commercialization of the company's full service beverage equipment. Responsibilities will include setting up and maintaining sensory testing platforms—such as frozen beverage machines—performing basic troubleshooting, and supporting field studies to evaluate equipment performance. This person will assist engineers in testing under various environmental conditions (e.g., high heat and humidity), conduct design analysis, and contribute to the refinement of testing methodologies. While the role is predominantly physical and equipment-focused, you’ll also be expected to handle data collection and perform basic analysis to inform engineering decisions. This position reports to a higher level engineer and collaborates across teams to ensure successful product launches within the company's beverage portfolio.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Contract

Industry

• Food and Beverage Manufacturing