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R&D Hardware Engineer

$72 per hour
Temporary

Volt Services Group

Volt takes great care of our great hires

Volt is immediately hiring for R&D Mechanical Engineer in Wilmington Delaware 19808.

As a R&D Mechanical Engineer you will:

  • Translate customer and market needs into technical product requirements.
  • Design and develop mechanical components assemblies and product enhancements.
  • Create and maintain 3D CAD models engineering drawings and technical documentation.
  • Utilize engineering analysis simulation tools and experimental methods to optimize product performance.
  • Lead and participate in design reviews throughout the product development lifecycle.
  • Develop and execute verification and validation test plans.
  • Design test fixtures assembly fixtures and automated testing solutions to support product development and manufacturing.
  • Build evaluate and refine prototypes and proof-of-concept designs.
  • Partner with Manufacturing Quality Procurement Marketing and R&D teams to ensure successful product launches.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives and new product introduction (NPI) activities.

This is a full time contract opportunity.

The ideal candidate will have:

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • Bachelors or Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field OR 8 years of experience in mechanical design and product development.
  • Proficiency with 3D CAD software such as Siemens NX SolidWorks or Creo.
  • Experience creating engineering drawings and applying GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing) principles.
  • Experience with simulation and analysis tools such as Ansys.
  • Knowledge of manufacturing processes including:
    • Machining
    • Injection molding
    • Casting
    • Sheet metal fabrication
    • Mechanical assembly
  • Experience designing and testing prototypes fixtures and experimental setups.
  • Strong troubleshooting analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively in cross-functional and geographically dispersed teams.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work onsite at least 3 days per week.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications:

  • Experience designing precision mechanical components and high-pressure hardware.
  • Experience working with chromatography instrumentation or analytical laboratory equipment.
  • Understanding of customer-centered design and usability principles.
  • Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) processes.
  • Familiarity with regulated product development environments.

Pay Rate: $70.00 - $72.57 per hour.

*Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidates education work experience work location specific job duties certifications etc.

Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration! Please hit APPLY to provide the required information and we will be back in touch as soon as possible.

Benefits: Volt offers benefits (based on eligibility) that include the following: health dental vision term life short term disability AD&D 401(k) Sick time and other types of paid leaves (as required by law) Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Volt is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Volt is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race color religion or belief national origin citizenship social or ethnic origin sex age physical or mental disability veteran status marital status domestic partner status sexual orientation or any other status protected by the statutes rules and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment please email or call (866). Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed.

Volt does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status immigration status or national origin in accordance with 8 U.S.C. 1324b. The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and other applicable laws.

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