Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer This position is responsible for the design, development, and verification of assigned mechanical components, including sheet-metal and machined-metal parts and assemblies, and for integrating mechanical and electrical components into single assemblies. Contract role Responsibilities Maintain a basic working knowledge of mechanical design tools such as AutoCAD and Inventor for efficient conversion of technical requirements into schematic diagrams and assembly drawings. Maintain a basic understanding of metal parts machining, fabrication, and assembly processes. Maintain a basic working knowledge of packaging techniques applied to high‑performance electronics for use in harsh and demanding environments. Maintain a basic working knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within the design field, relying on instructions and pre‑established guidelines to perform job functions. Recommend proper procedures, processes, templates, and tools to correctly perform the assigned tasks. Provide technical assistance for building and testing new products and systems. Provide basic troubleshooting support for products in Manufacturing and Technical Services. Review mechanical drawings and designs to ensure adherence to established specifications and standards. Ensure designs are producible and error‑free. Provide basic component‑level review and in‑depth troubleshooting support for products in Manufacturing and in the field, as well as Sales department assistance. Assist the systems team in researching, designing, and evaluating systems and/or processes to meet customer requirements. Write mechanical performance requirements for product development or engineering projects. Perform detailed mechanical or fluid calculations to compute and establish manufacturing standards or specifications. Utilize engineering theory and simulation models to assess feasibility, sustainability, and operating condition effects. Compile data and write reports regarding existing or potential mechanical engineering studies or projects. Knowledge Basic knowledge of 3D modeling techniques. Familiarity with Finite Element Analysis and computational fluid dynamics. Familiarity with Computer Numerical Control (CNC) design requirements. Basic knowledge of computer hardware and systems integration. Experience working in a fast‑paced environment. Basic knowledge of mechanical component industry standards. Basic understanding of commonly practiced concepts related to Mechanical Engineering theory. Skills Works well both independently and in a team environment and is willing to change priorities as needed. Multitasking skills, including the ability to work across multiple software platforms. Uses hand tools (caliper, micrometer, feeler gauge, fluid pressure meter, infrared thermal cameras, etc.). Inspect and troubleshoot computer‑related hardware components at an assembly level. Ability to use various software programs related to engineering theory (AutoDesk Inventor, AutoCAD, Ansys simulation software). Create, read, and compare technical data sheets. Required Qualifications Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen, person granted a U.S. Permanent Resident Card, or protected person). Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering or related field. Preferred Qualifications 3+ years of mechanical component design or manufacturing experience. 3+ years of CAD software experience. Extensive knowledge of computer equipment (PC, firewall, switch, data acquisition systems, UPS, server rack equipment, etc.). Basic knowledge of harsh mechanical environments. #J-18808-Ljbffr