mechanical engineer

job summary: An energy technology company is hiring a Mechanical Design Engineer in Richmond, VA area. This role requires a mechanical engineering degree and at least 5 years of steam turbine service experience to lead complex repairs, manage outage planning, and provide technical guidance for power generation equipment.   location: Richmond, Virginia job type: Contract salary: $50.00 - 56.20 per hour work hours: 8am to 5pm education: Bachelors   responsibilities: Offer technical guidance to field engineers and service managers for industrial, fossil, and nuclear steam turbines.Manage repairs for both GE and other original equipment manufacturer units.Direct service center complex repairs on rotors, diaphragms, casings, and valves.Act as the single point of contact and technical interface for complex repair projects across multiple departments.Ensure engineering deliverables meet project timelines and technical requirements.Function as a Project Engineering Manager for capital parts, upgrades, engineering studies, and valve solutions.Apply lean methodologies to daily management and continuous improvement focusing on safety, quality, delivery, and cost.Create inspection and test plans for site assembly, disassembly, and service center repair scopes.Lead product qualification processes for first-of-a-kind service shop projects.Facilitate design reviews and technical risk discussions with internal and external stakeholders.Provide technical recommendations to customers during the outage planning phase.Advise parts engineering and sourcing teams on product design specifications.Dispose of product or process non-conformances and implement corrective actions through root cause analysis.Collaborate with sales, service directors, repair centers, and field engineers to provide technical direction.Serve as a resource for colleagues with less experience and lead small, low-risk projects.Travel domestically to visit customer sites between 5 and 10 percent of the time. Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related field from an accredited institution.Minimum of 5 years of experience in steam turbine service engineering.Minimum of 2 years of field execution experience, preferably in the power generation industry.Experience with Catia CAD drafting is considered a bonus. Desired Characteristics: strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to analyze and resolve problems.Proven ability to document, plan, and execute programs.Established skills in project management.Solid understanding of steam turbine and balance of plant systems and operations.Knowledge of inspection methods and repairs for rotating and stationary components.Exposure to steam turbine disassembly, assembly, startups, and operations.Professional traits including being respectful, receptive, agile, and eager to learn.   qualifications: Experience level: ExperiencedEducation: Bachelors (required)  skills: Mechanical Design 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.

job summary: Mechanical Design Engineer located near Alpharetta. GA for a growing industrial manufacturing company. This role is responsible for designing, developing, and enhancing Li-Ion products. This is a long-term contract opportunity. APPLY NOW! Required Qualifications: BS degree in Mechanical EngineeringMust have at least three (3) years of experience in mechanical designSolidworks experienceProficiency in current manufacturing processes, including weldments, sheet metal, and injection molding Preferred: Li-Ion experienceExperience using GD&T per ASME Y14.5-2009   location: Alpharetta, Georgia job type: Contract salary: $40 - 45 per hour work hours: 8am to 4pm education: Bachelors   responsibilities: Responsible for designing, developing, and enhancing Li-Ion productsResponsible for the design and documentation of Li-Ion BatteriesDetermining whether a design solution is user-friendly, cost-effective, and environmentally friendlyCreating multiple iterations of design prototypes using SolidWorks CAD toolsConducting rigorous usability tests and modifying the product based on the test resultsEvaluating design solutions against industry standards and regulationsBill-of-material (BOM) creation and update #randstadengineering   qualifications: Experience level: ExperiencedMinimum 3 years of experienceEducation: Bachelors (required)  skills: MechanicalMechanical DesignMechanical Engineering 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.

job summary: 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. Skills: 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. Desired Skills: Familiarity or experience with plastic extrusion manufacturingExperienced in electrical system troubleshooting including low and medium voltage systems, motion control, PLCs, temperature control systems, etcWorking knowledge of data analysis techniques using Microsoft Excel, PI and/or PowerBI Education and Experience: BS in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology degree or comparable engineering experience.3+ years of experience.   qualifications: Experience level: ExperiencedEducation: Bachelors  skills: MechanicalCADToolingAssemblyValidation 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.