Mechanical Engineer III

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer III

Location: Tualatin, OR

Employment Type: Contract

Industry: Semiconductor

Compensation: $61.11/ hour

We're seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to support the design, development, and release of advanced mechanical systems and equipment within a high-tech manufacturing environment. In this role, you'll leverage your mechanical design expertise to develop innovative solutions, support engineering change processes, create detailed designs and documentation, and collaborate closely with cross-functional engineering teams throughout the product lifecycle.

This position is ideal for a hands-on engineer who enjoys solving complex design challenges and working with advanced CAD and PLM tools in a fast-paced engineering environment.

• Work on advanced technology products used in cutting-edge manufacturing applications
• Collaborate with experienced engineering, design, and product development teams
• Opportunity to own mechanical designs from concept through release
• Gain exposure to product lifecycle management, engineering change processes, and new product development

This role offers the opportunity to make a direct impact on product innovation and engineering execution. You'll work on meaningful design projects while helping drive product quality, manufacturability, and continuous improvement within a highly technical environment.

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.

• Design and analyze mechanical systems, components, equipment, and packaging solutions
• Create and modify detailed mechanical designs and engineering documentation using NX CAD
• Conduct feasibility studies, testing, and evaluations for new and modified designs
• Support prototype development, testing, and design validation activities
• Collaborate with drafting teams to develop and release engineering documentation
• Create, manage, and release Engineering Change Notices (ECNs)
• Support Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) activities and engineering change processes
• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure designs meet quality, performance, and manufacturing requirements

• 5+ years of experience in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, Mechanical Design, Product Development, or related engineering disciplines
• 5+ years of experience utilizing NX CAD for mechanical design, modeling, drafting, and engineering documentation
• 3+ years of experience creating, processing, and releasing Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) or Engineering Change Orders (ECOs)
• 3+ years of experience creating mechanical drawings, design documentation, and manufacturing release packages
• 2+ years of experience conducting design analysis, feasibility studies, testing, or prototype support activities
• 2+ years of experience supporting product development, engineering release, or manufacturing environments
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

• 10+ years of mechanical drafting, mechanical design, product design, or engineering documentation experience without a Mechanical Engineering degree

• Semiconductor industry experience
• Teamcenter PLM experience
• Creo CAD experience
• Experience with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems
• MATLAB experience
• Simulink experience
• Experience supporting engineering change management processes
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and design-for-manufacturing principles
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Excellent technical communication and collaboration abilities

• Work arrangement: 100% Onsite
• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and a drug screen
• Overtime:
  May be required based on project demands and engineering schedules
• 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.

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