Hardware Designer 1

Job Title:  Hardware Designer 1 (Mechanical / Additive Manufacturing)

Location: Fremont, CA

Employment Type: Contract

Industry: Semiconductor

Compensation: $47.64/ hour

About the Opportunity:

Join an innovative engineering team focused on advancing additive manufacturing technologies, including 3D printing and rapid prototyping. In this role, you'll design and optimize components, support manufacturing processes, and help bring new product concepts to life using cutting-edge tools and methods.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Work on next-generation additive manufacturing and digital design technologies
• Hands-on role with advanced CAD tools and engineering processes
• Collaborative environment with opportunities to influence product design
• Long-term contract with consistent onsite schedule and stability

Why This Opportunity is Exciting:

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the future of manufacturing by working on advanced 3D design and additive technologies in a high-impact engineering environment.

About Acara Solutions

Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

Sound like a good fit?

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What You'll Do:

• Design and support additive manufacturing processes including 3D printing and rapid prototyping
• Create and modify 3D models using NX CAD and solid modeling techniques
• Analyze and optimize material-process-design relationships
• Interpret engineering drawings and troubleshoot manufacturing issues such as defects or porosity
• Develop test methods, perform inspections, and support failure analysis
• Collaborate with engineering teams to implement design improvements and new technologies

Job Requirements

What You'll Bring:

• 2+ years of experience using NX CAD for 3D modeling and design (required, no exceptions)
• 5+ years of experience in mechanical design, manufacturing, or related engineering field
• 3+ years of experience working with sheet metal and machined part design
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Design, or related field (or equivalent experience)

What Sets You Apart:

• Familiarity with Teamcenter PLM systems
• Experience with additive manufacturing technologies such as 3D printing or rapid prototyping
• Strong problem-solving skills related to material and manufacturing processes
• Ability to support development of new processes, tools, and training materials

Additional Information:

• Position is fully onsite in Fremont, CA (Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM)
• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check a
• Occasional overtime may be required based on project needs

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Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.