Job#: 2025587

Job Description:

Apex Systems is a world class technology services business that incorporates industry insights and experience to deliver solutions that fulfill our clients' visions.
Apex has an opportunity for an Mechanical Engineer in the Greater Boston area. Here are the details:
Position: Mechanical Design Engineer
Location: Westborough, MA (3-5 days in office)
Rate: Negotiable based on experience
Duration: 11 months
Position Description:
Our leading Fortune 10 E-commerce client is looking to bring on Mechanical Design Engineer to their Manufacturing Test Team. In this role you will collaborate with a cross-functional team of test, process, controls, and design engineers to develop cutting-edge automated and manual test solutions for our diverse robotic systems. Design, prototype, iterate, and deploy solutions that directly enhance the quality, accuracy, and speed of our manufacturing operations. See your solutions make a tangible impact on the business and thrive in our fast-paced, startup-like environment as you shape the future of manufacturing!
Key Responsibilities:
Working collaboratively with multiple stakeholders such as R&D, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality to determine key design considerations for test equipment design, fabrication, and implementation.
Exhibiting role model behavior of thorough engineering analysis and documentation.
Executing projects from a basic concept to production, including developing specifications, design requirements, prototyping, testing, validation, and simplification.
Validating concepts through engineering modeling, hand calculations, and prototypes.
Performing static and dynamic analysis on mechanical systems using both FEA (Ansys or Solidworks Simulation) and hand calculations.
Designing mechanical subsystems with industrial automation systems such as motors, actuators, sensors, safety systems, etc.
Creating design documentation, including requirements, engineering design process, functional specifications, drawings, design validation plans/reports, future iterations, compliance, and preventative maintenance.
Required Skills:
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent and 5 years of relevant work experience.
Proven experience in scoping, designing, and analyzing mechanical and electro-mechanical systems.
Strong understanding of Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) principles.
Proficiency in SolidWorks. Experience with ProE/Creo for part design, advanced assemblies, configuration management, and drawing creation is a plus.
Hands-on experience with rapid prototyping methods (machining, sheet metal, weldments, and additive manufacturing).
Proficiency with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software and change management processes.
Desired Skills (not required but candidate will have exposure to these skills in this role):
*Prototyping experience would be a huge plus as they would be able to pick up the work quickly.
Experience designing and troubleshooting complex mechanical, electro-mechanical, or pneumatic systems.
Excellent technical documentation skills, including creating clear and concise drawings.
Experience with PLM systems (Oracle Agile, PTC Windchill, Solidworks PDM).
Knowledge of volume manufacturing processes.
Additional Benefits:
For this opportunity, you will also be eligible for benefits through Apex for the contract period, 401K, medical/health benefits options, a W2 hourly rate, weekly pay, and direct deposit!
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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.