Client has a contract-to-hire opportunity in Columbus, Ohio for a Mechanical Design Engineer who will research, develop, design, innovate and test a wide range of mechanical equipment, both as standard products and with custom features, according to requirements of individual customers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Work with design, sales and marketing team and coordinate with electronic and software engineers to create design sketches, layouts, and schematics.
• Create new products and designs, revise existing products, and provide installation support by writing technical operation documentation.
• Identify and recognize customer problems and creatively invent and design solutions that are ergonomically effective and aesthetically pleasing.
• Use 2D and 3D computer-assisted design (CAD) software such as Autodesk Inventor to create preliminary and detailed geometry and mechanical drawings of the product.
• Produce specifications for products and choose raw materials and components to be used in production while keeping in mind the budget and timelines.
• Develop cost estimates based on specifications and coordinate with suppliers.
• Build models and prototypes of the product and test the design.
• Develop control systems and monitor production.
• Assist in the development of sales, marketing, production, quality control and service documentation.
• Be actively involved in product development and strategic planning of the company.
• Research and keep up with the dynamic technology and trends in the mechanical design spectrum.
• Other duties as assigned. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

REQUIRED JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering and/or Industrial Design or equivalent experience required.
• 3 - 5 years of experience with mechanical design software required.
• Excellent mechanical, analytical, problem-solving, and technical skills.
• Excellent working knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word.
• Self-starter with excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Out of box thinker that can create custom solutions that resolve customer problems.
• Autodesk Inventor experience a plus.
• Precision mechanics experience a plus.
• Experience designing scientific instrumentation a plus.
• Biomedical background is a plus.

Reference: 1034271

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