job summary: Mechanical Design Engineer specialized in Machine Design needed for immediate consideration for a contract role based about 45 min west of Hartford, CT. The right person will serve as the subject matter expert to the client, understanding their needs, gathering technical data and developing innovative concepts that lead to commercialized new products & equipment driving strategic growth. Seeking a well presented professional to deliver high-quality products to market, enhance product performance and foreshorten development times. This individual will have a BSME along with 7+ years of experience in electromechanical machine design, a proven knowledge of SolidWorks Mechanical (PDM/PLM SolidWorks EPDM Vault a plus) with the ability to understand and deliver the needs of the client. Does this sound like you, Apply now for immediate consideration! location: Torrington, Connecticut job type: Contract salary: $33 - 40 per hour work hours: 8am to 4pm education: Bachelors responsibilities: Serve as a technical leader and subject matter expert to customers. Understand client needs, gather technical data and develop innovative concepts that lead to commercialized new products & equipment that drives strategic growth. Utilize established engineering principles for design verification by performing simulations, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing analysis, thermal transfer analysis, and reviewing mechanical and optoelectronic parametersForeshorten development time and enhance product performance by delivering actionable results through the synthesis of data and engineering fundamentalsDeliver on high-quality products to market goals by leading and enforcing robust DFMEA reviews, anticipating product risk, and eliminating customer field issuesUtilize established engineering principles for design verification by performing simulations, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing analysis, thermal transfer analysis, and reviewing mechanical and optoelectronic parametersFoster an environment that openly shares work ideas and routinely seeks feedback by serving as an internal customer advocate, proactively collecting feedback from project stakeholders, and coordinating design reviewsMaintain product competitive advantage by researching up-and-coming technologies, and conducting benchmarking of other UV curing equipment systems and subsystems in the industry. Requirements BS Mechanical Engineering - along with 7+ years of experience in mechanical product developmentKnowledge of 3D SolidWorks Mechanical ( and PDM/PLM SolidWorks EPDM Vault a plus) Electromechanical or optomechanical machine experience Have a thirst for knowledge, ideate quickly, and thrive in team-based development cycles.Expertise in manufacturing processes such as sheet-metal fabrication, stampings, machined components, cabling and wire harness construction, and printed circuits boards fabricationExcellent communication and customer facing skillsExpertise in design for manufacturability and design for assemblyExperience authoring technical specification, following stage-gate methodologies, utilizing APQP tactics, and leading DFMEA reviews preferred qualifications: Experience level: ExperiencedMinimum 5 years of experienceEducation: Bachelors (required) skills: ManufacturingMechanicalSolidworksMachine DesignElectro-mechanicalDesign for Manufacturability PDM/PLM systems Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days.