Mechanical Engineer

Idexcel is a global staffing and IT services organization, with a mission to bring great people and great organizations together. Our diverse client base represents a wide range of industries, including technology, telecom, insurance, healthcare, manufacturing, banking & financial services, food & commodities trading and federal organizations. Our teams of experienced recruiters directly work with client companies seeking exceptional people to help with their business initiatives.

Idexcel, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, military status, national origin or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law.

Mechanical Engineer

Contract Dates: 10/31/2016-10/30/2017

Hourly Rate: $35/hr on W2

The Mechanical Engineer will drive and assist with the design, development, and ongoing support of products and manufacturing processes inherent to the business.

Key responsibilities include:

• Mechanical design and modifications
• Production process design and improvement
• Customer workflow improvement
• Production cell layout
• New product introduction
• Hardware/software development
• Drafting
• Potentially machining

Principal Accountabilities:

• Provide technical support and expertise to manufacturing groups with regard to issue resolution, troubleshooting, and improvements to current product lines and corresponding manufacturing processes.
• Design, develop, troubleshoot, test and evaluate electromechanical instruments and systems involving precision motion control, automation technology, computer interfaces, and microscopy in order to support and improve upon current and new product platforms.
• Develop and implement modifications of processes, equipment, and facility required through the use of Lean Manufacturing based concepts to address expected increases in productivity, quality and reduction in costs.
• Assist in the development of Lean based tools and process optimization at customer kaizen events as part of the company's System Optimization initiative.
• Lead, manage and perform engineering studies and projects according to defined plans, budgets, and schedules.
• Use skills and experience to identify, develop, and establish supplier specifications and tolerances to raw materials and manufactured components.
• Troubleshoot, design and develop scripts to test and automate tasks involving microscopy products.
• Design, develop, repair, and construct mechanical components pertaining to automated instrumentation utilizing machining skills and equipment such as milling platforms, lathes, grinders, etc.
• Install, interface, maintain, and troubleshoot automated and interactive measurement and preparation equipment (strainers, spectrometers) and microscopy equipment.
• Create detailed drawings and models using CAD programs as part of the development process and communication of design ideas. Utilize sensitive measurement devices and techniques.
• Communicate project progress through written reports and formal slide presentations to management.
• Manage outsourced fabrications as needed. This includes plastic injection molding, CNC machining, and other fabrication not achievable with in-house equipment and tooling.
• Handle hazardous waste as appropriate.

Note:

Only US work Authorization candidates can apply for this job, W2 Requirement