Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer

Base Pay Range

$50.00/hr - $60.00/hr

Blue Chip Talent is looking for a seasoned Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – Electronic Test Automation to create durable, scalable mechanical test solutions for vehicle electronics. This role combines hands‑on mechanical design, automated test system development, and close collaboration with cross‑functional teams to support products from early R&D through high‑volume manufacturing.

NO 3RD PARTY VENDORS ARE ALLOWED. NOT EVEN ON A W2 BASIS, SO PLEASE DO NOT ASK.

Candidates need to be on our W2 (no C2C or 1099s for this role).

• Engineer flexible, modular mechanical test fixtures for vehicle electronics, progressing from manual benchtop concepts to fully automated, production‑ready systems
• Design precise mechanical interfaces for ECUs, including pogo‑pin contacts, bed‑of‑nails probing, and mass interconnect architectures
• Develop rack‑mounted automated test platforms that streamline system complexity while improving scalability and ease of assembly
• Collaborate with electrical, software, and manufacturing engineers to define mechanical test needs and enhance overall testability
• Generate and maintain detailed engineering documentation, including drawings, specifications, bills of materials (BOMs), and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Oversee and coordinate with external suppliers and vendors responsible for fabricating mechanical components and assemblies
• Support the build, integration, validation, and rollout of test stations within manufacturing environments
• Partner closely with technicians to clearly convey design intent and ensure accurate implementation on the factory floor

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience
• 5+ years of experience designing modular mechanical systems for automated test applications in both development and production settings
• Advanced proficiency with 3D CAD software such as Solid Works (preferred), Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD, ProE, or similar tools
• Strong working knowledge of electronic testing methods, probing technologies, cabling, and mass interconnect systems (e.g., VPC, Ingun)
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics, PCB layouts, and component datasheets
• Experience deploying and supporting automated test equipment (ATE) in manufacturing environments
• Prior work within automotive, semiconductor, aerospace, or similarly regulated industries
• Hands‑on background integrating mechanical designs with automated electronic test systems

Mid‑Senior level

Contract

Manufacturing, Management, and Design

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, Automation Machinery Manufacturing, and Wholesale Motor Vehicles and Parts