Senior Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

Apollo Technical has an immediate need for a Senior Mechanical Engineer north of the Huntersville NC area

This is a contract-to-hire position

Own mechanical systems from concept through delivery for client work and internal projects across machine design, automation & controls, and product development.

Lead technical direction and day-to-day execution in a fast, multi-disciplinary environment.

Responsibilities

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• Lead design of complex mechanical systems, machines, and automation.
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• Produce and manage SolidWorks 3D models, assemblies, and drawings.
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• Build quick proof-of-concept models and mockups to de-risk designs.
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• Validate designs through analysis; coordinate external FEA/CFD as needed.
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• Integrate with electrical and software teams.
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• Own drawings, BOMs, test plans, reports, and assembly instructions.
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• Turn user needs into requirements and see them through implementation.
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• Mentor junior engineers through reviews and technical guidance.
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• Own technical success of assigned projects; partner with PM on schedule and budget; act as primary technical decision-maker.
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• Coordinate shop, fabrication, and cross-functional teams.
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• Lead design reviews and feasibility checks; help shape Statements of Work.
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• Apply functional safety and industry standards; help set a consistent engineering and safety baseline.
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• Flag technical risk early, drive mitigations, and capture lessons learned.
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On-site Several days per week in office. Scope can shift to meet client needs.

Requirements

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• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics (M.S. preferred).
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• 7+ years in mechanical design, analysis, and development.
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• Strong SolidWorks (or equivalent 3D CAD).
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• Solid grounding in thermodynamics, fluids, and structural mechanics.
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• Experience designing mechanical interfaces for controls (microcontrollers, PLCs, SCADA).
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• Safety background for mechanical and automated systems.
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• Proficiency with MATLAB, LabVIEW, or Python.
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