Mechanical Engineer

Akkodis is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for a 6+ Contract position with a client located in Waukegan, IL

Pay Range: $45/hr - $50/hr ( The rate may vary based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors. )

Position Responsibilities

• Develop 3D mechanical designs and assemblies using SolidWorks and PTC Creo
• Create and maintain detailed engineering drawings in accordance with company drafting standards
• Design sheet-metal parts, brackets, panels, chassis, enclosures, and mechanical assemblies
• Develop mechanical packaging solutions for electrical and electronic components
• Apply GD&T, tolerance analysis, and sound mechanical design practices
• Create and maintain engineering Bills of Materials (BOMs)
• Support prototype builds, fit checks, testing, and design verification
• Work with electrical engineers to integrate PCBs, wiring, connectors, transformers, contactors, breakers, fans, and other components into mechanical assemblies
• Work directly with manufacturing to resolve design and assembly issues
• Collaborate with suppliers on fabricated and purchased components
• Participate in design reviews and recommend improvements for manufacturability, cost, quality, and reliability
• Update existing products, drawings, and CAD models as required
• Support engineering changes and documentation through the product release process

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or closely related engineering discipline
• 3-5 years of professional mechanical design experience
• Strong proficiency with SolidWorks
• Working experience with PTC Creo
• Experience creating production-level 3D models, assemblies, and 2D engineering drawings
• Experience with sheet-metal design and fabrication
• Working knowledge of GD&T and engineering drawing practices
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and Design for Manufacturability (DFM)
• Experience designing electrical enclosures, power electronics, industrial equipment, UPS/PDU equipment, or similar electromechanical products
• Experience packaging electrical and electronic components within mechanical assemblies
• Experience with prototype fabrication and hands-on product development
• Experience with thermal management, including fans and component airflow
• Experience with cable routing, wire harnesses, and connector packaging
• Experience with PLM/PDM systems and formal engineering change processes
• Familiarity with UL-listed industrial or electrical equipment is a plus

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.

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· The California Fair Chance Act

· Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

· Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

· San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance