Mechanical Engineering
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Plano, TX
$73 to $89 an hour
The employer is a maker of motors, drives and motion-control systems for industrial equipment.
Our Plano office is growing, and we need a Senior Mechanical Engineer who can lead technical work from day one. You will work closely with a collaborative mechanical engineering group and report to the mechanical engineering manager. This is a 9-month contract with the possibility of extension. This role is on site at our Plano location.
What you’ll do
- Manage engineering change orders and documentation
- Work with suppliers and manufacturing on design for manufacturability
- Build and test prototypes, then iterate on the results
- Perform FEA and hand calculations to validate designs
- Mentor junior engineers and review their work
What you’ll bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
- 5+ years of relevant professional experience
- Hands-on prototyping and testing experience
- Working knowledge of GD&T
- Proficiency in SolidWorks, Creo or NX
- A track record of leading projects from scope through delivery
Nice to have
- Experience with injection molding or sheet-metal design
- Experience with ANSYS or Abaqus
Compensation and benefits
The pay range for this position in Plano, TX is $73 – $89 per hour. Final pay depends on experience, skills and qualifications.
- Weekly pay
- Potential to convert to a full-time role
- Access to medical coverage
The employer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
