Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer

Location: Raleigh, NC

Onsite Flexibility: Hybrid — On-site Tuesday–Thursday; remote Monday & Friday

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 18 months
• Pay Rate: $65.00 / Hour (USD)
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Job Summary

As aMechanical Engineer, you will play a key role in the design, development, and implementation of mechanical systems and components. Leveraging your experience and expertise, you will contribute to the innovation, improvement, and optimization of products and processes. This role supports UPS and power supply projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical components, systems, and assemblies using CAD software and engineering principles.
• Conduct engineering analyses, simulations, and tests to validate designs, ensure performance, and mitigate risks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product design, manufacturing, and quality assurance, to ensure designs meet requirements and specifications.
• Evaluate and select materials, components, and suppliers based on performance, cost, and reliability considerations.
• Participate in design reviews, brainstorming sessions, and problem-solving activities to identify and resolve design challenges and optimization opportunities.
• Support prototyping, testing, and validation activities, including the design and fabrication of test fixtures and prototypes.
• Document design specifications, engineering drawings, test plans, and reports in compliance with industry standards and regulations.

Required Skills

• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD) and engineering analysis tools (e.g., Finite Element Analysis).
• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles, including statics, dynamics, thermodynamics, and materials science.
• Experience with product development processes, including design, prototyping, testing, and validation.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex technical problems and develop innovative solutions.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to present technical information clearly and concisely.
• Strong 3D CAD, drawings, assemblies, and BOM experience.
• Creo is required; SolidWorks preferred.
• Experience with large sheet-metal assemblies, wiring harnesses, bus bars/interconnects, plastic parts, and PLM systems.
• Background in UPS, power supplies, or related power electronics products is highly relevant.

Preferred Skills

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Experience with product lifecycle management (PLM) software and tools.
• Familiarity with design for manufacturability (DFM) and design for assembly (DFA) principles.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards and requirements applicable to mechanical engineering (e.g., ASME, ISO).
• Experience with mechatronics, robotics, or electromechanical systems.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing or product development environment is a plus.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field (required).
• 3 years of experience preferred; candidates with a Master's and 2 years may also be considered.

Required Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in mechanical engineering or product design, with a focus on mechanical systems and components.

Nice-to-Have Experience

• 3 years of experience preferred; candidates with a Master's and 2 years may also be considered.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

About the Client

This client is a globalpower management company that has been at the heart of industrial innovation for over a century. Founded in 1911 and now operating in more than 100 countries with revenues of approximately $20.8 billion, this organization develops intelligent power management technologies that help businesses, governments, and communities operate more safely, efficiently, and sustainably. The scope of what this organization does is genuinely broad: from electrical systems and aerospace components to vehicle powertrain solutions and data center infrastructure, this company's products and technologies are embedded in the critical systems that keep modern society running. In an era of growing energy demands and decarbonization imperatives, this organization is positioned squarely at the center of the global energy transition, developing solutions that help customers use power more efficiently and reduce their environmental footprint. With approximately 160,000 employees worldwide and operations in more than 170 countries, this is a company of enormous scale. Yet it maintains a culture grounded in strong ethics, open-door leadership, and a genuine commitment to doing business right. Employees consistently highlight the quality of the company's values, the integrity of its leadership, and the breadth of career opportunities available across its many divisions. Teams here span electrical engineers, power systems specialists, aerospace technicians, software developers, and supply chain professionals — for engineers and technical specialists seeking a career where their work has global consequence, this organization delivers that environment at impressive scale.

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number: 26-13355Industry: Engineering

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