CareerPlan

Senior ATE Mechanical Engineer (Contractor)

HQContract2026-10-02 → 2026-11-11
HybridFreelance / independent contractor

Core

Full product development lifecycle of mechanical systems for home energy products, including design, testing, and manufacturing support.

Role type

Senior IC mechanical engineer (contractor)

Builds

Mechanical parts, assemblies, and test fixtures for high-volume production of clean energy home products.

Domain

Clean energy / Home energy systems / Mechanical engineering

Required skills

Mechanical design, 3D modeling (Onshape, NX, Solidworks), 2D drawing creation, GD&T, Tolerance Analysis, Statics/Load Path Analysis, Finite Element Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, Design Failure Modes and Effect Analysis, PCBA fixture design, Test fixture/jig design, Fine pitch assemblies, Strain gauge measurements, Pneumatic cylinders, Thermal management, Prototyping (3D printing, machining, sheet metal), Supplier management, Manufacturing support (DFM, FAI, PPAP), Work instructions generation, Process Failure Modes and Effects Analysis.

Preferred skills

Experience with electronic test equipment, Electromechanical troubleshooting, Onsite build support at contract manufacturing sites.

Technologies

Onshape, NX, Solidworks, 3D printing, CNC machining, Sheet metal bending, Laser cutting, Milling, Strain gauges, Pneumatic systems, Thermal management systems.

Responsibilities

Design high-performance, reliable, easy-to-manufacture parts and assemblies; Create and review drawings and part specifications; Manage bills of materials, cost, and mass roll-ups; Define manufacturing processes and inspection methods; Collaborate with part manufacturers to support prototypes and production; Generate work instructions for electromechanical assemblies; Provide onsite build support at domestic and international contract manufacturing sites.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC