Mechanical Engineer lll

Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Phoenix AZ

Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire

Industry: Manufacturing

Compensation: $60-$65/hr.

Schedule: Day shift with flexible start time

Acara Solutions is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join our client's multidisciplinary engineering team in Phoenix, AZ. This position will focus on the mechanical design, development, testing, documentation, and manufacturing implementation of thermal test solutions for the semiconductor industry.

• Design and develop new products and provide engineering support for existing products in the field.
• Perform mechanical design, 3D modeling, FEA, testing, and technical documentation to meet customer requirements.
• Use Solid Works to design, model, validate, and document product designs and concepts.
• Research and develop innovative mechanical solutions for new product applications.
• Apply engineering principles, mathematics, materials knowledge, and physical sciences to complete product designs.
• Identify and select appropriate materials and components for production.
• Develop test plans and provide engineering direction for product testing in coordination with laboratory personnel.
• Produce final engineering drawings and specifications and complete product release processes through the PLM system.
• Work closely with manufacturing and production teams to develop and implement processes for new and existing products.
• Support manufacturing operations to ensure products meet quality, performance, and customer requirements.
• Serve as a manufacturing process engineer as needed to support production.
• Evaluate how engineering decisions impact product cost, performance, manufacturability, and quality.

• Supportive, team-driven culture that values collaboration, transparency, and accountability
• Opportunity to grow your career with a global workforce solutions leader serving multiple industries
• People-first environment that encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work
• Strong focus on partnership, innovation, and delivering meaningful results for clients and candidates

This role offers the chance to join a company that prioritizes both people and performance-where your contributions directly impact client success while giving you room to grow and develop professionally.

Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 8 years minimum of experience in a technical engineering role.
• 8 years minimum of industry experience with heat transfer, thermodynamics, and thermal modeling.
• 8 years minimum of experience with CNC machining, sheet metal, injection molding, tight-tolerance components, or similar manufacturing processes.

What Sets You Apart:

• Strong mechanical design and engineering fundamentals.
• Proficiency with Solid Works 2020 or newer or comparable 3D solid-modeling software.
• Experience with closed-loop refrigeration systems.
• Experience with pneumatic actuation and automation.
• Experience with thermocouples, RTDs, power supplies, fans, and thermoelectric coolers.
• Experience supporting product testing and manufacturing process implementation.

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, Talent Rise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.