Engineering Specialist

Specialist Staffing Group; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

Specialist Staffing Group is seeking Engineering Specialists for a Boston-based contract opportunity. You would design, test, and optimize mechanical, electrical, or controls systems across manufacturing and field applications, applying CAD tools and rigorous validation to deliver reliable performance.

Candidates should have 10–15 years in engineering design or systems integration, hands‑on testing experience, and a bachelor’s in engineering.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of professional engineering experience in mechanical, electrical, controls, or systems engineering
• Proficiency with CAD software and familiarity with design standards relevant to your discipline
• Hands‑on experience with testing protocols, validation, and quality assurance processes
• Manufacturing and field application experience, or strong exposure to how designs perform in production environments
• Solid understanding of system integration and cross‑functional technical collaboration
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field
• Authorization to work in the United States

Responsibilities

• Designing and developing mechanical, electrical, or controls systems using industry‑standard CAD tools and methodologies
• Conducting technical analysis, testing, and validation to ensure designs meet performance and safety standards
• Supporting system integration across mechanical, electrical, and controls components
• Collaborating with manufacturing and field teams to translate designs into production and optimize real‑world performance
• Documenting design specifications, test protocols, and technical findings to support project delivery
• Contributing to continuous improvement of engineering processes and design standards
• Supporting troubleshooting and problem‑solving on technical challenges that arise during development or field application

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Testing & Validation

Job description

About the opportunity

We are looking to register interest from Engineering Specialists who could support dynamic engineering projects with hands‑on technical expertise. This contract opportunity in Boston could involve designing, testing, and optimizing mechanical, electrical, or controls systems across manufacturing and field applications.

Typical role overview

Location: Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Type: Contract · Full-time

Rate: $640 - $880 per day

Experience: 10–15 years in engineering design, systems integration, or related technical disciplines

Focus areas: Mechanical, electrical, or controls engineering; CAD proficiency; testing and validation protocols

What you would do

• Designing and developing mechanical, electrical, or controls systems using industry‑standard CAD tools and methodologies
• Conducting technical analysis, testing, and validation to ensure designs meet performance and safety standards
• Supporting system integration across mechanical, electrical, and controls components
• Collaborating with manufacturing and field teams to translate designs into production and optimize real‑world performance
• Documenting design specifications, test protocols, and technical findings to support project delivery
• Contributing to continuous improvement of engineering processes and design standards
• Supporting troubleshooting and problem‑solving on technical challenges that arise during development or field application

What you could bring

• 10–15 years of professional engineering experience in mechanical, electrical, controls, or systems engineering
• Proficiency with CAD software and familiarity with design standards relevant to your discipline
• Hands‑on experience with testing protocols, validation, and quality assurance processes
• Manufacturing and field application experience, or strong exposure to how designs perform in production environments
• Solid understanding of system integration and cross‑functional technical collaboration
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field
• Authorization to work in the United States

What roles of this type could offer

• The opportunity to apply deep technical expertise on meaningful engineering projects
• Exposure to diverse technical challenges across design, testing, and field applications
• Collaborative working environment with cross‑functional engineering teams
• Potential for continued contract engagement based on performance and project needs
• Flexibility and independence in a contract‑based role structure
• The chance to contribute to product optimization and engineering standards within the organization