Mechanical Engineer III

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CTG is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer III to support the design, development, testing, and industrialization of advanced manufacturing equipment used in optical fiber production processes. This role will focus on prototype equipment design, machine systems integration, process improvement, and manufacturing optimization within a collaborative multi-disciplinary engineering environment.

Type: Contract
Job Title: Mechanical Engineer III
Location: Wilmington, NC
Candidates must be able to commute and work onsite in Wilmington, NC

Pay Rate: Based on experience

Work Hours: M-F 8am-5pm

Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline required. Master's degree strongly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop prototype and production manufacturing equipment
• Lead equipment validation testing in lab and manufacturing environments
• Analyze engineering and process data to support design improvements
• Collaborate with Mechanical, Electrical/Controls, Chemical, and Materials Engineering teams
• Support process optimization initiatives related to yield, quality, machine utilization, and manufacturing efficiency
• Create and maintain engineering documentation, reports, and equipment specifications
• Utilize CAD tools to develop machine and equipment designs
• Manage multiple engineering projects and priorities simultaneously

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 5-10 years of relevant engineering experience preferred
• Strong background in machine design and systems integration
• Knowledge of heat transfer, fluid mechanics, material properties, and manufacturing processes
• Experience with materials processing equipment in manufacturing environments
• Proficiency with 3-D CAD software, preferably AutoDesk Inventor
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to design and execute engineering experiments and validation testing

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with machine controls, PLCs, motion control systems, and industrial safety systems
• Familiarity with Python, Power BI, JMP, Matlab, Fluent, or Aspen
• Knowledge of optical fiber manufacturing or process development

Additional Information

• No third party resumes will be accepted
• Drug testing and/or other employment-related inquiries may be conducted
• CTG will consider for employment-qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable local, state, and federal laws.
• All interested individuals MUST be able to work on a W2 Tax basis (no C2C or third party vendors)
• CTG is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer
• CTG is an E-Verify Company

To be considered for this opportunity, please apply directly through our website by clicking the link below or email your Word version resume and salary expectations to View email address on click.appcast.io.

About CTG

CTG, a Cegeka company, delivers IT and business solutions that enhance clients' digital agility, empowering them to seize new opportunities and overcome any challenge. Backed by more than 60 years' experience and a commitment to being a reliable, results-driven partner, we work shoulder to shoulder with clients to shape digital together. Our vision is to be an indispensable partner to our clients and the preferred career destination for digital and technology experts. With more than 9,000 team members in over 15 countries, we combine global expertise with local insight to deliver innovative solutions. We operate across the Americas, Europe, and India, working with over 3,000 clients in many of today's highest-growth industries.


Together, we shape what's next-working shoulder to shoulder to deliver impactful solutions for our clients and society. Our culture is built by the people who work at CTG, the values we hold, and the actions we take. It's a living, breathing thing that is renewed every day through the ways we engage with each other, our clients, and our communities. At CTG, you'll find a workplace where you are encouraged to grow, supported in your ambitions, and empowered to shape your own career journey. For more information, visit

CTG will consider for employment all qualified applicants including those with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable local, state, and federal laws.

CTG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CTG will assure equal opportunity and consideration to all applicants and employees in recruitment, selection, placement, training, benefits, compensation, promotion, transfer, and release of individuals without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, age, disability, marital or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other discriminatory factors as required by law. CTG is fully committed to promoting employment opportunities for members of protected classes.