Our client is seeking a proactive, hands-on Mechanical Design Engineer to join their project development teams. In this role, you will provide critical mechanical engineering expertise to design, prototype, and deliver complex analytical instrumentation systems and components used in mission-critical field applications.
location: West Lafayette, Indiana
job type: Contract
salary: $40 - 43 per hour
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
- Designs complex analytical instrumentation systems, electronic enclosures, vacuum/inlet assemblies, and machined or sheet metal components using SolidWorks
- Leads rapid prototyping efforts (utilizing both additive and traditional methods) and develops specialized test fixtures to validate designs
- Drafts and manages critical technical documentation, including detailed engineering drawings, assembly build procedures, and test protocols
- Intergaces with internal scientific and manufacturing teams, and coordinates directly with external suppliers to source parts, expedite deliveries, and resolve design contraints
- Provides ongoing mechanical engineering support for instruments already active in production and occasionally travels to customer sites or test ranges for field evaluation
qualifications:
- Experience level: Experienced
- Minimum 3 years of experience
- Education: Bachelors (required)
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.
