Mechanical Engineer

Responsibilities

• Responsible for engineering and project administration activities related to specific circuit breaker product families.
• Perform engineering analyses, including thermal, electromagnetic, dynamic, and structural, using experience applying basic engineering principles.
• Ensure compliance with specific ratings, product specifications, and standards requirements.
• Participate in cross-functional teams with Manufacturing, Quality, Marketing, and procurement functions.
• Perform methodical problem solving to assist in product line production.
• Support design activities, such as brainstorming, database management and development, design/peer reviews, and general analysis, including tolerance analysis, using experience with basic machine design.
• Ensure products meet requirements for Design for Manufacturing (DFM).
• Assist in root cause analysis by way of the 5 Why and Ishikawa processes.

• FMEA, manufacturing process, root cause analysis, 3D modeling, continuous improvement, fea, gd&t, creo

• Degree or Bachelor’s in Electrical / Mechanical / Mechatronics Engineering (or similar).
• Ability to analyze complex problems and present proposals/solutions in a concise manner to a diverse audience.
• Experience in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, preferably with exposure to product development processes, testing and evaluation methods, codes & standards.
• Knowledge of systems engineering, offer development, and product lifecycle.
• Experience with Creo and Windchill is a plus.
• Understand material properties, manufacturing processes and design best practices.
• Identify and assure the right design interfaces between mechanics and electronics.
• Electronic, electric, circuit analysis knowledge is a plus.
• Must have 3‑5+ years in a high production manufacturing environment.
• Must have knowledge of:
  • Design for Manufacturing (DFM)
  • Bill of Material (BOM) creation, modification, and documentation

Intermediate Level

Contract to Hire position based out of Cedar Rapids, IA.

$35.00 - $50.00/hr.

Benefits include:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Fully onsite position in Cedar Rapids, IA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 12, 2026.

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