Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Description

In this role, you will contribute to the development of inverter technologies. This role involves supporting prototype builds, investigating production-related issues, driving cost reduction activities, updating engineering drawings, and maintaining associated documentation to support product development and manufacturing, under the guidance of an experienced engineer.

Job Responsibilities:

Plans and manage activities for multiple projects to ensure goals or objectives are accomplished within a prescribed timeframe.

Facilitate accurate & timely inverter program technical communication between US design teams, Astemo manufacturing sites, and suppliers.

Participate with Astemo US & Japan Design Engineering organizations in existing design improvements / performance validation / production launch activities of xEV inverters for various automotive powertrain products applications.

Create and/or update 3-D CAD, 2-D drawings, CAE or other technical information/specifications as needed for product design.

Provide as needed on-site support to the internal and external inverter manufacturing sites for various engineering duties during sample and mass production timing.

Support product validation testing, prototype build and test, and other engineering deliverables in the development phase of product life cycle.

Support cost reduction activities to reduce production costs and/or improve quality.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering
• 1+ years in 3D design
• Solidworks

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Harrodsburg, KY.

The pay range for this position is $34.00 - $38.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a Contract position based out of Harrodsburg, KY.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 30, 2026.

This is a hybrid position in Harrodsburg,KY.

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