Mechanical Engineer

Pyramid Consulting, Inc; Mountain View (CA); Hybrid; USD 144,648 - 151,536; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid sick leave

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is looking for a Mechanical Engineer for an 8+ month contract in Mountain View, CA. This hybrid opportunity includes responsibilities in mechanical design, documentation, and system analysis, requiring strong CAD skills and creativity in system design. Join a team that values innovation and offers competitive pay ranging from $105 to $110 per hour.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in mechanical engineering or related discipline required.
• Ability to create clear and complete ECRs.

Responsibilities

• Define and develop complex mechanical solutions.
• Act as the mechanical lead for intricate systems.
• Produce and maintain documentation across the product lifecycle.

Skills

Strong mechanical design fundamentals

CAD modeling (NX/Onshape)

GD&T knowledge and tolerancing

Design for manufacturability (DFM)

Creativity in designing new systems

Strong communication

Mechanical simulation tools (FEA, CFD)

Education

Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

NX

Onshape

Job description

Pyramid Consulting, Inc provided pay range.

This range is provided by Pyramid Consulting, Inc. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$105.00/hr - $110.00/hr

We have an immediate need for a talented Mechanical Engineer. This is an 08+ months contract opportunity with long‑term potential and is located in Mountain View, CA (Hybrid). Please review the job description below and contact me ASAP if you are interested.

Job ID: 25-88487

Pay Range: $105 - $110/hour. Employee benefits include health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).

Key Responsibilities

• Apply expertise in materials, simulation, and manufacturing techniques to define and develop complex mechanical solutions
• Act as the mechanical lead for intricate systems
• Produce and maintain documentation across the product lifecycle, including design, implementation, testing, and validation
• Perform root‑cause failure analysis and lead validation testing
• Drive strategic investments in tooling and technologies to address current and future challenges
• Mechanical Design
• Provide high‑level system design input with specialists across functions
• Work across opto‑mechanics, structures, tolerances, and materials
• Produce production‑ready communication assets, including drawings and GD&T
• Mechanical Analysis
• Use FEA or similar tools to assess reliability and performance of components and systems in harsh conditions
• Documentation
• Maintain requirements, 2D/3D drawings, design documents, system specs, BOMs, test plans/reports, and assembly SOPs

Key Requirements and Technology Experience

• Strong mechanical design fundamentals
• CAD modeling (NX/Onshape)
• GD&T knowledge and tolerancing
• Design for manufacturability (DFM)
• Creativity in designing new systems
• Mechanical system design with independent ownership
• Tolerance understanding
• NX or Onshape modeling proficiency
• Manufacturing processes: machining, sheet metal, welding, injection molding, casting, composites, additive manufacturing
• Engineering materials: metals, polymers, adhesives, lubricants, ceramics, composites, suitable for outdoor, high‑temperature, and high‑humidity environments
• Strong communication and proactive project updates
• Presentation and report generation for decisions, investigations, and analyses
• GD&T (ASME Y14.5) and CAD modeling/drawing best practices
• Opto‑mechanics knowledge
• Experience with mechanical simulation tools (FEA, CFD)
• Understanding of PLM and lifecycle impacts
• Ability to create clear and complete ECRs
• Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, Electrical Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience
• 6+ years in mechanical engineering or related discipline

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Contract

Job Function & Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting

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