Mechanical Engineer III

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

CTG's long-standing Fortune 500 client of over 15 years has a W2 contract assignment for a Mechanical Engineer III.

Type: Contract
Job Title: Mechanical Engineer III
Location: Corning, NY
Candidates must be able to commute and work onsite in Corning, NY.
Pay Rate: Based on experience
Work Hours: M-F 8am-5pm
Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or Mechanical Technology required.

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer III to design and support material handling and process equipment for a manufacturing environment. This role oversees all phases of equipment design, build, installation, startup, and debugging, including vendor coordination and hands-on technical support.

The engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including mechanical, electrical, controls, facilities, IT, and operations, to deliver reliable equipment solutions. Responsibilities involve applying mechanical engineering principles related to mechanics, hydraulics, thermodynamics, metallurgy, and machine design.

• 7+ years of mechanical equipment design experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Proficiency with SolidWorks and structural FEA analysis.

• Hands-on experience with equipment design, installation, startup, troubleshooting, and debugging.

• Knowledge of machine guarding, safety practices, and applicable OSHA standards.

• Ability to coordinate mechanical and electrical trades, vendors, and cross-functional project teams.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to collaborate with diverse teams.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to develop detailed mechanical designs, interpret engineering drawings, and independently resolve technical challenges.

• Experience verifying equipment builds and layouts against drawings and resolving design or installation discrepancies.

• Work with internal project teams to understand equipment design requirements and independently develop solutions.

• Create detailed mechanical designs for handling and process equipment.

• Support equipment installation, startup, and debugging at the manufacturing site.

• Provide hands-on technical guidance for equipment installation and troubleshooting.

• Verify equipment construction and layout against engineering drawings.

• Coordinate installation plans with safety personnel and plant receiving teams.

• Manage mechanical and electrical trades during installation and debugging.

• Work with engineers and vendors to resolve equipment build, design, and installation discrepancies.

• Coordinate vendor activities, including equipment checkout prior to shipment when required.

• Potential travel of up to 25%.

• Travel to supplier or vendor locations may be required for equipment inspection and checkout before shipment.

• No third party resumes will be accepted.

• Drug testing and/or other employment-related inquiries may be conducted.

• CTG will consider for employment-qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable local, state, and federal laws.

• All interested individuals MUST be able to work on a W2 Tax basis (no C2C or third party vendors).

• CTG is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

• CTG is an E-Verify Company.

To be considered for this opportunity, please apply directly through our website by clicking the link below.