A Mechanical Engineer is needed for a manufacturing company considered one of the world's leading innovators in materials science in the Hickory, NC area. This is a Mechanical Engineer role focused on designing, troubleshooting, and integrating mechanical upgrades for fiber optic manufacturing equipment in a high-precision production environment.
location: Hickory, North Carolina
job type: Contract
salary: $42.44 - 59.42 per hour
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
- Design precision tooling and mechanical assemblies using Inventor, AutoCAD, and Vault.
- Create and modify technical drawings while applying drafting standards and GD&T.
- Develop experimental plans to validate new mechanical designs for fiber optic cable equipment.
- Troubleshoot mechanical systems including pneumatics, flow control, and water cooling.
- Source components by obtaining vendor quotes and managing part procurement through machine shops.
- Assemble or oversee the physical installation of systems with hands-on involvement.
- Debug and resolve technical issues when integrating new designs into production lines.
- Manage mechanics and electricians during equipment assembly and installation phases.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including IT, process, and electrical engineers.
- Update operational documentation and provide training for manufacturing personnel.
- Ensure a proactive approach to job site safety and compliance with plant policies.
- Experience with mechanical system design and integration.
- Ability to generate or modify mechanical models/drawings primarily using Inventor (or similar 3D CAD software), Vault and some AutoCAD.
- Knowledge and application of drafting standards including GD&T.
- Ability to work with machine shops/vendors to complete part procurement.
- Hands on experience with mechanical system troubleshooting such as pneumatic controls, flow control, water cooling systems, etc.
- Experience with manufacturing equipment repair and maintenance.
- Experience managing mechanics/electricians for equipment assembly and installation.
- Familiarity or experience with plastic extrusion manufacturing
- Experienced in electrical system troubleshooting including low and medium voltage systems, motion control, PLCs, temperature control systems, etc
- Working knowledge of data analysis techniques using Microsoft Excel, PI and/or PowerBI
- BS in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology degree or comparable engineering experience.
- 3+ years of experience.
qualifications:
- Experience level: Experienced
- Education: Bachelors
skills:
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
