Senior Mechanical Engineer

Title : Mechanical Engineer Zwick Testing Machines

Location: Ohio 100% Onsite

Employment Type: Contract W2

Duration: 12 Months

Industry: Pharmaceutical / Medical Devices

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to support the operation, troubleshooting, testing, and validation of Zwick testing machines in a regulated manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Zwick equipment, strong testing methodology knowledge, and the ability to analyze test data and distinguish actual product failures from false failures.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical subject matter expert and system owner for Zwick testing machines.
• Support daily equipment operations, troubleshooting, and testing activities.
• Investigate testing machine failures and identify root causes using established testing methodologies.
• Analyze test data to distinguish true product failures from equipment-related or false failures.
• Support test method validation and verification activities.
• Ensure testing procedures are followed and results are accurately documented.
• Prepare technical reports and communicate test findings to Quality and cross-functional teams.
• Support investigations and resolution of testing-related issues.
• Maintain accurate testing documentation in accordance with applicable quality and regulatory requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience working with testing machines or equivalent experience in pharmaceutical/life sciences device testing.
• Hands-on experience with Zwick testing machines is required.
• Strong understanding of mechanical testing methodologies and equipment troubleshooting.
• Experience analyzing test data and investigating test failures.
• Ability to distinguish actual product failures from false failures.
• Strong technical documentation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work onsite in Ohio on the night shift.

Salary

The hourly rate for this position is $60 $82 per hour.

This is a contract position and does not include employer-provided benefits.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Background checks may be conducted in accordance with applicable law.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.