Mechanical Engineer

Synchro; Clarksburg (MD); On-site; USD 62,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Synchro is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for a 6-9 month contract to support development and integration of advanced hardware for next-generation vehicle technology.

You will design mechanical components, build prototypes, and collaborate across disciplines to ensure performance, manufacturability, and cost targets are met.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3-6 years of mechanical design or product development experience.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD software (Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks, Creo, or similar).
• Working knowledge of GD&T and engineering drawings.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a collaborative engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical components and assemblies while balancing system requirements and manufacturability.
• Support hardware integration, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Develop CAD models, engineering drawings, and technical documentation.
• Build and validate prototypes to ensure designs meet performance requirements.
• Evaluate designs for manufacturability, assembly, reliability, and cost.
• Participate in design reviews and collaborate with mechanical, electrical, software, and manufacturing teams.

Skills

3D CAD

GD&T

Mechanical design

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

SolidWorks

Creo

Job description

We are hiring a Mechanical Engineer for a 6-9 month contract to support the development and integration of advanced hardware systems for next-generation vehicle technology. This is a hands-on role where you'll work with cross-functional engineering teams to design, build, test, and refine mechanical solutions from prototype through production.

What You'll Do

• Design mechanical components and assemblies while balancing system requirements and manufacturability.
• Support hardware integration, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Develop CAD models, engineering drawings, and technical documentation.
• Build and validate prototypes to ensure designs meet performance requirements.
• Evaluate designs for manufacturability, assembly, reliability, and cost.
• Participate in design reviews and collaborate with mechanical, electrical, software, and manufacturing teams.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• 3-6 years of mechanical design or product development experience.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD software (Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks, Creo, or similar).
• Working knowledge of GD&T and engineering drawings.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a collaborative engineering environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with thermal design or electromechanical systems.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, including machining, sheet metal, or additive manufacturing.
• Experience with ANSYS or similar simulation tools.
• Familiarity with Jira, Microsoft Project, or comparable project management software.
• Hands-on electrical experience (soldering, wiring, or cable assembly) is a plus.