Nesco Resource is working with their client in Meriden CT to identify a Mechanical Engineer for a contract to hire role.
The Mechanical Engineer III will perform a broad range of complex engineering tasks requiring the development of innovative methods and/or processes. Provides an advanced level of technical support related to planning, designing, developing, analyzing, assembling, and maintaining mechanical structures, systems, and components. Provides engineering advice and recommendations, as needed, and displays technical competence requiring limited direction from higher level engineering staff.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Performs non-routine and varied complexity engineering assignments typically in areas of design, development, analysis, evaluation, testing, and preparation of specifications.
- Executes multiple, simultaneous development projects working with cross functional teams.
- Solves a range of complex engineering problems, analyzes solutions, and assesses each using standard processes and procedures.
- Ensures compliance with government, organization, and customer engineering standards.
- Independently evaluates, selects, and apply standard technical techniques, procedures, and criteria using judgment in making minor adaptations and modifications.
- Continues to develop knowledge of organizational processes, products, and customers.
- Works to develop junior engineers through coaching and mentoring.
- Manages entire projects and/or project related tasks with project budget responsibility.
- Ability to carry out designs from concept to finished product.
- Design and detail molded parts, sheet metal formed parts, machined parts, and weldments.
- Advanced experience with 3D CAD tools and simulation software.
- Advanced electronics packaging layout, enclosure development and wiring detailing.
- Provide correct tolerances and clearances to match components through analysis
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Advanced knowledge of ASME Y14.1-14.5 drafting standards and tolerance analysis.
- Expert computer skill, network experience a plus.
- Advanced knowledge of common prototyping, molding, forming, machining, and welding practices.
- Advanced experience with cost-effective knowledge of heat transfer (CFD experience is a plus).
- Experience with PLM software (SAP preferred) and PDM software (Autodesk vault preferred).
- Ability to present an original design or concept to a cross-functional team.
- Basic project management capabilities and budget administration.
- Advanced knowledge of related engineering standards, techniques, and criteria.
- Good communication skills including the ability to comprehend and convey detailed technical data.
- Ability to develop and maintain good interpersonal relationships.
- Strong problem identification and problem resolution skills.
- Intermediate project management capabilities and budget administration.
EXPERIENCE & EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- 5 years of engineering experience.
- BS in Engineering Discipline or Engineering Technology, plus 5 years of engineering experience; an advanced degree is recommended, not required and will substitute for (MS 1–2 yrs.) related experience.
Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.
Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color,