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Mechanical Engineer
Job in
Fountain Valley, Orange County, California, 92708, USA
Listed on 2026-06-03
Listing for:
Motive Companies
Part Time, Contract
position Listed on 2026-06-03
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Mechanical Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Product Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Details:
We are seeking a hands-on Contract Mechanical Engineer to support electro-mechanical product development efforts on a short-term, part-time basis. This role will focus heavily on CAD drawing refinement, design updates, mechanical integration, and manufacturing support for electro-mechanical assemblies. The ideal candidate brings strong 3D modeling experience, practical product development knowledge, and familiarity with thermal management and plastic injection molded components.
This is a flexible contract opportunity estimated at approximately 10 hours per week for 4-8 weeks. Candidates located in Southern California or the Orlando, FL area are preferred, though remote candidates will also be considered.
Job Requirements
Details:
Key Responsibilities
- Refine, update, and polish existing mechanical drawings, assemblies, and manufacturing documentation
- Support electro-mechanical product development activities including enclosure and component integration
- Create and modify 3D CAD models, detailed drawings, BOMs, and release packages
- Assist with plastic injection molded part design and manufacturability considerations
- Contribute to thermal management design efforts including airflow, heat dissipation, and component layout optimization
- Collaborate with electrical, manufacturing, and engineering teams to resolve design issues and implement revisions
- Support DFM/DFA initiatives to improve manufacturability and production readiness
- Participate in design reviews and engineering change updates as needed
- Maintain organized engineering documentation and revision control
- 4-5 years of mechanical engineering experience in product development or manufacturing environments
- Strong proficiency with one or more CAD platforms including Solid Works, Creo, or Onshape
- Experience working on electro-mechanical systems or assemblies
- Background designing or supporting plastic injection molded components
- Understanding of thermal management principles for electronic or power-related products
- Experience creating and revising detailed manufacturing drawings and documentation
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to clean up and standardize engineering drawings
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced engineering environment
- Experience supporting power electronics, battery systems, chargers, or industrial equipment
- Familiarity with sheet metal, machining, or enclosure design
- Knowledge of GD&T, tolerance stack-ups, and DFM practices
- Prior experience working with remote engineering teams or contract-based project work
- Part-time contract role
- Approximately 10 hours per week
- Estimated duration: 4-8 weeks
- Remote flexibility available
- Preference for candidates located in Southern California or Orlando, FL areas
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