Mechanical Engineer III

CTG's long-standing Fortune 500 client of over 15 years has a W2 contract assignment for a Mechanical Engineer III.

Type: Contract
Job Title: Mechanical Engineer III
Location: Corning, NY
Candidates must be able to commute and work onsite in Corning, NY.
Pay Rate: Based on experience
Work Hours: M-F 8am-5pm
Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or Mechanical Technology required.

Description

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer III to design and support material handling and process equipment for a manufacturing environment. This role oversees all phases of equipment design, build, installation, startup, and debugging, including vendor coordination and hands-on technical support.

The engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including mechanical, electrical, controls, facilities, IT, and operations, to deliver reliable equipment solutions. Responsibilities involve applying mechanical engineering principles related to mechanics, hydraulics, thermodynamics, metallurgy, and machine design.

Requirements

• 7+ years of mechanical equipment design experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Proficiency with SolidWorks and structural FEA analysis.

• Hands-on experience with equipment design, installation, startup, troubleshooting, and debugging.

• Knowledge of machine guarding, safety practices, and applicable OSHA standards.

• Ability to coordinate mechanical and electrical trades, vendors, and cross-functional project teams.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to collaborate with diverse teams.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to develop detailed mechanical designs, interpret engineering drawings, and independently resolve technical challenges.

• Experience verifying equipment builds and layouts against drawings and resolving design or installation discrepancies.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with internal project teams to understand equipment design requirements and independently develop solutions.

• Create detailed mechanical designs for handling and process equipment.

• Support equipment installation, startup, and debugging at the manufacturing site.

• Provide hands-on technical guidance for equipment installation and troubleshooting.

• Verify equipment construction and layout against engineering drawings.

• Coordinate installation plans with safety personnel and plant receiving teams.

• Manage mechanical and electrical trades during installation and debugging.

• Work with engineers and vendors to resolve equipment build, design, and installation discrepancies.

• Coordinate vendor activities, including equipment checkout prior to shipment when required.

Travel Requirements

• Potential travel of up to 25%.

• Travel to supplier or vendor locations may be required for equipment inspection and checkout before shipment.

Additional Information

• No third party resumes will be accepted.

• Drug testing and/or other employment-related inquiries may be conducted.

• CTG will consider for employment-qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable local, state, and federal laws.

• All interested individuals MUST be able to work on a W2 Tax basis (no C2C or third party vendors).

• CTG is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

• CTG is an E-Verify Company.

To be considered for this opportunity, please apply directly through our website by clicking the link below.