Mechanical Design Engineer Contract NEW

Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer 

Location: Hopkinton, MA 01748

Duration: 5 months (possible extension)

Work shift: 1^st  shift

Onsite 4 days/week with 1 day remote optional

Job description:

• Verify product requirements and define product and design specifications.
• Develop electromechanical, optomechanical, fluidic and thermal components and sub-systems from concept to new product introduction.
• Collaborate across disciplines to develop control logic for electromechanical, optomechanical, fluidic and thermal systems.
• Design precision machined, plastic molded and cast parts that are critical to function, user facing or both while ensuring cost effectiveness and manufacturability.
• Lead component/part or sub-assembly/system development.
• Conduct relevant and detailed engineering analysis (structural, thermal, tolerance stack up, optical, etc.) on components and subassemblies.
• Design and develop “proof of principle” breadboard systems, as well as conduct feasibility studies and testing on new and modified designs.
• Adhere to regulations such as ISO 9001, EN 61010-1.
• Interface with Marketing, Applications, Service and Operations throughout the Development Lifecycle.
• Create complete documentation packages (part models, assembly models, detail drawings, assembly drawings, commercial part specifications and Bills of Material) 
• Follow new product phased-gate development process through design, manufacturing transition and commercial release

Basic Qualifications

• BS Mechanical Engineering required
• 5+ Years of relevant experience with BSME
• MS Mechanical Engineering desired
• 3+ years of relevant experience with MSME
• Understanding of machining, injection molding, compression molding, thermoforming, CNC machining, die-cutting, sheet metal stamping/forming and extrusion methods in relationship to product development.
• Extensive experience with SolidWorks (Competency test will be given)
• Proven strong analytical and hands on skills
• Experience with change order processes and document control systems
• Excellent written and oral communication
• Extensive use of Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Proven electro-mechanical design experience (shown through portfolio preferred)

Preferred Qualifications

• Strongly preferred: experience working with cross-disciplinary teams in an R&D environment
• System level experience in troubleshooting production and field problems to determine root causes
• Aptitude to learn new systems and retain technical information
• Commitment to customer excellence with demonstrated ethics and integrity
• Self-starter, detail oriented, and strong collaborative skills

Degree Requirements:

 BS Mechanical Engineering required.

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Rate/Salary: $50/hr to $60/hr