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Overview The Electrical Startup Engineer position is an exciting opportunity to join PM Group's quickly growing Outsourced Technical Services(OTS) team at a site near Zebulon, NC . Outsourced ...

Overview The Electrical Startup Engineer position is an exciting opportunity to join PM Group's quickly growing Outsourced Technical Services(OTS) team at a site near Zebulon, NC . Outsourced ...

Startup Engineer

Wichita, KS · On-site

$34 - $43/hr

Startup Engineer Position available in: Wichita, KS Job Type: Full time Positions Available : 2 Broetje Automation is the world's leading expert & OEM in aircraft manufacturing automation and ...

Overview The Instrumentation Startup Engineer position is an exciting opportunity to join PM Group's quickly growing Outsourced Technical Services(OTS) team at a site near Zebulon, NC . Outsourced ...

Startup Engineer

Everett, WA · On-site

$34 - $43/hr

Startup Engineer Position available in: Everett, WA Job Type: Full time Positions Available : 1 Broetje Automation is the world's leading expert & OEM in aircraft manufacturing automation and ...

Startup Engineer

Everett, WA · On-site

$34 - $43/hr

Startup Engineer Position available in: Everett, WA Job Type: Full time Positions Available : 1 Broetje Automation is the world's leading expert & OEM in aircraft manufacturing automation and ...

Startup Engineer

Savannah, GA · On-site

$34 - $43/hr

Startup Engineer Position available in: Savanah, GA Job Type: Full time Positions Available : 2 Broetje Automation is the world's leading expert & OEM in aircraft manufacturing automation and ...

Startup Engineer

Wichita, KS · On-site

$34 - $43/hr

Startup Engineer Position available in: Wichita, KS Job Type: Full time Positions Available : 2 Broetje Automation is the world's leading expert & OEM in aircraft manufacturing automation and ...

Startup Engineer

Savannah, GA · On-site

$34 - $43/hr

Startup Engineer Position available in: Savanah, GA Job Type: Full time Positions Available : 2 Broetje Automation is the world's leading expert & OEM in aircraft manufacturing automation and ...

Controls & Startup Engineer

Tampa, FL · On-site

$78K - $102K/yr

The Controls & Startup Engineer is the hands-on automation lead in the field for the commissioning, startup, and ongoing support of Seven Seas Water's water treatment and desalination plants. This is ...

Controls & Startup Engineer

Tampa, FL · On-site

$78K - $102K/yr

The Controls & Startup Engineer is the hands-on automation lead in the field for the commissioning, startup, and ongoing support of Seven Seas Water's water treatment and desalination plants. This is ...

About the Role Join a pre-seed AI startup as Engineer #4 on the founding team, working directly with the CTO and fellow founding engineers. This is a high-ownership, fast-paced role where you'll ship ...

About the Role Join a pre-seed AI startup as Engineer #4 on the founding team, working directly with the CTO and fellow founding engineers. This is a high-ownership, fast-paced role where you'll ship ...

This person needs to be an energetic startup engineer, productive in our codebase, and capable of shipping code to production by day two. - We should be comfortable with this engineer speaking with ...

Mechanical Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$110K - $140K/yr

Series A startup based in San Francisco tackling one of the world's most pressing problems: trash ... As we scale, we're looking for a Mechanical Engineer to expand our hardware design bandwidth and ...

Mechanical Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$110K - $140K/yr

Series A startup based in San Francisco tackling one of the world's most pressing problems: trash ... As we scale, we're looking for a Mechanical Engineer to expand our hardware design bandwidth and ...

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How much do startup engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 21, 2026, the average yearly pay for startup engineer in the United States is $101,752.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $84,000.00 and $116,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some typical challenges a Startup Engineer faces when working in an early-stage company?

Startup Engineers often encounter rapidly changing priorities and ambiguous requirements as the company pivots to find product-market fit. They may need to balance building scalable solutions with the need for quick prototyping, sometimes working with limited resources or incomplete documentation. Collaboration across disciplines—such as product, design, and business teams—is frequent, so adaptability and strong communication skills are essential. These challenges can be demanding but also provide valuable opportunities to learn and grow quickly within a dynamic environment.

What are startup engineers?

Startup engineers are versatile software or hardware engineers who work at early-stage companies to design, build, and scale new products or technologies. They often wear many hats, handling everything from coding and infrastructure to product design and sometimes even customer feedback. Startup engineers thrive in fast-paced environments where adaptability, creativity, and problem-solving are essential. Their work is crucial in turning innovative ideas into viable products quickly, often with limited resources and tight deadlines.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Startup Engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Startup Engineer, you need strong programming abilities, a solid understanding of software architecture, and versatility across tech stacks, often supported by a degree in computer science or related fields. Familiarity with cloud platforms (like AWS or GCP), version control systems (such as Git), and rapid prototyping tools is commonly required. Adaptability, problem-solving, and effective communication are standout soft skills for this fast-paced environment. These skills and qualities are crucial for efficiently building scalable products and adapting to the evolving needs and constraints of early-stage startups.
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Infographic showing various Startup Engineer job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 96% Full Time, 1% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $101,752 per year, or $48.9 per hour.
Electrical Startup Engineer

Electrical Startup Engineer

PM Group

Zebulon, NC • On-site

Part-time

Posted 11 days ago


Job description

Overview
The Electrical Startup Engineer position is an exciting opportunity to join PM Group's quickly growing Outsourced Technical Services(OTS) team at a site near Zebulon, NC. Outsourced Technical Services (OTS) is an integral part of PM Group's ability to support clients across the complete project life cycle. We have over 50 years' industry experience, strong technical knowledge and integrated resources. Clients look to us to provide experienced technical professionals that complement their project teams. Together we are sharing knowledge, learning, growing and continuing to be an integral part of supporting PM Group's ongoing expansion in the US.
PM Group is seeking an experienced Electrical Startup Engineer to support the startup and operational readiness of a large-scale life sciences manufacturing facility. This is a field-based position focused on commissioning support, startup execution, troubleshooting, and turnover of electrical systems as the facility transitions into manufacturing operations. The successful candidate will work closely with engineering, automation, CQV, operations, maintenance, vendors, and construction teams to ensure assigned systems are safely and successfully brought into operation.
PM Group is an employee owned, international project delivery firm with a team of 4,000+ people. We are world leaders in the pharma, food, biotech, medical technology and mission critical sectors. From our network of offices in Europe, Asia and the US, we work with the world's leading organizations. We are focused on growing a sustainable business centered on our people, our clients and trade partners.
Responsibilities
  • Support startup and operational readiness activities.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams during commissioning and startup.
  • Participate in system walkdowns and punch list resolution.
  • Troubleshoot electrical issues during startup.
  • Coordinate with Automation, CQV, vendors, Operations, and Maintenance.
  • Support system turnover to manufacturing.
  • Assist with startup documentation and issue tracking.
  • Provide field support during initial production operations.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline preferred
  • Previous startup or commissioning experience within life sciences strongly preferred
  • Excellent troubleshooting and cross-functional communication skills
  • Ability to work full-time onsite

Preferred experience:
  • Pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or life sciences manufacturing
  • Large capital expansion or greenfield projects
  • Startup and commissioning
  • Field engineering experience
  • Electrical power distribution
  • Motor Control Centers (MCCs)
  • Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
  • Low-voltage electrical systems
  • GMP manufacturing environments

All of your information is confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Why PM Group?
As an employee-owned company, we are inclusive, committed and driven. Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability are the heart of our new 2026 business strategy. Click here to read more in our 2025 Environmental, Social and Governance Report.
Inclusion and Diversity are core to our culture and values. Wherever we work, we commit to a culture of mutual respect and belonging by building a truly inclusive workplace rich in diverse people, talents and ideas. Valuing the contributions of all our people and respecting individual differences will sustain our growth into the future.
PM Group is committed to ensuring our hiring process is fair and accessible to all and will provide candidates with disabilities with reasonable accommodations required to participate in the recruitment process. If you require any assistance in this regard, please let us know.
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