Mechanical Engineering
Senior Mechanical Engineer
San Jose, CA
$94 to $114 an hour
The employer is a systems integrator designing automated production lines and robotic work cells.
The employer is looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer in San Jose, CA. In this role you will lead technical work alongside an experienced mechanical engineering team and take real ownership of your work. This is a 9-month contract with the possibility of extension. This role is on site at our San Jose 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
- Run tolerance stack-ups and apply GD&T to drawings
- 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
- Understanding of common manufacturing processes
- Proficiency in SolidWorks, Creo or NX
- A track record of leading projects from scope through delivery
Nice to have
- Experience with ANSYS or Abaqus
- Experience with injection molding or sheet-metal design
Compensation and benefits
The pay range for this position in San Jose, CA is $94 – $114 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.
