Mechanical Engineer III

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: Charlotte, NC Candidates must be able to commute and work onsite in Charlotte, NC, with travel to Hickory and Wilmington as needed. Non-local candidates willing to relocate at their own expense will be considered. Pay Rate: Based on experience Work Hours: M-F 8am-5pm Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline required, Master's degree preferred. Key Responsibilities Design and develop mechanical equipment, components, fixtures, and automation systems for manufacturing operations Support mechanical equipment installation, start-up, commissioning, qualification, and troubleshooting activities Create and update detailed mechanical designs and layouts using AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or Inventor Verify equipment assembly and installation against engineering drawings and design intent Coordinate with engineering teams, contractors, vendors, and plant stakeholders to support successful project execution Troubleshoot and resolve equipment performance and integration issues in a production environment Maintain equipment documentation, installation records, and design revisions Ensure compliance with OSHA and machine safety standards while promoting safe work practices Required Qualifications Experience supporting mechanical equipment in a high-volume manufacturing environment Hands‑on experience with equipment installation, commissioning, debugging, and start‑up activities Proficiency with CAD tools including AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or Inventor Knowledge of machine guarding and industrial safety practices Strong communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently Familiarity with electrical, controls, civil, process, and facilities engineering concepts is preferred Additional Information Travel is expected to support projects in the Wilmington and Hickory, NC areas 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr Computer Task