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Mechanical Engineer 3

Apex Systems
Tualatin, OR Contractor
POSTED ON 10/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/19/2026
Job#: 3056530

Job Description:

Location: Onsite (5 days/week)

Interview Process: One 30-45 minute Microsoft Teams interview with the Hiring Manager and/or interview panel

Position Overview

We are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to support the design, development, documentation, and release of mechanical components, assemblies, and systems for advanced equipment platforms. This role will be responsible for creating and modifying mechanical designs, generating engineering documentation, supporting prototype development, and managing engineering change activity throughout the product lifecycle.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience with NX CAD, mechanical design and drafting, and Engineering Change Notice (ECN) processes within a manufacturing or high-tech engineering environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and develop mechanical components, assemblies, and equipment using NX CAD.
  • Create detailed engineering drawings, models, assemblies, and documentation packages.
  • Perform design analysis, feasibility assessments, and design validation activities.
  • Support prototype builds, testing, and design verification efforts.
  • Develop and maintain product documentation throughout the engineering lifecycle.
  • Create, process, and release Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) and associated documentation.
  • Collaborate with engineers, technicians, manufacturing teams, and other stakeholders to implement design improvements.
  • Support drafting activities and ensure engineering documentation meets quality and configuration management requirements.
  • Participate in root cause investigations and corrective design actions when necessary.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives related to product design, documentation, and engineering processes.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
  • 5-8 years of mechanical design engineering experience.
  • Strong proficiency with NX CAD (required).
  • Experience creating detailed mechanical drawings and manufacturing documentation.
  • Hands-on experience creating and releasing Engineering Change Notices (ECNs).
  • Understanding of mechanical design principles, tolerancing, and drafting standards.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Alternative Experience Path:

  • Candidates without a Mechanical Engineering degree may be considered with 10-12 years of relevant mechanical drafting and design experience.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience within semiconductor, capital equipment, high-tech manufacturing, or precision engineering environments.
  • Experience with Teamcenter PLM.
  • Experience using Creo.
  • Familiarity with product lifecycle management (PLM) processes.
  • Experience supporting prototype development and design validation activities.
  • Working knowledge of MATLAB and Simulink.

Top Skills (Must-Haves)

Required

  • NX CAD experience
  • Mechanical design engineering
  • Mechanical drafting and documentation
  • Engineering Change Notices (ECNs)
  • Engineering drawing creation and release

Preferred

  • Teamcenter
  • Semiconductor industry experience
  • Creo
  • MATLAB
  • Simulink

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth 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 ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at https://www.apexsystems.com/privacy-policy

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6 months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.

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Everforth Apex is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. (Do not submit resumes or solicit consultants to this email address). UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex.

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