Mechanical Engineer - Mechanical Engineer I

Apex Systems; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Everforth Apex is seeking a Mechanical Engineer I to support system-level investigations of an advanced drone system at commercial operations sites in a on-site role in North Randall, OH. You will troubleshoot drone issues, perform check flights, and work with engineers to improve reliability and performance.

The role requires a Bachelor's or Master's in relevant engineering fields, scripting experience, and the ability to travel up to 30%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, or equivalent.
• Experience in troubleshooting and debugging technical systems and scripting in modern programming languages.
• Strong communication and writing skills; ability to travel up to 30%.

Responsibilities

• Support new drone delivery sites by provisioning site equipment and performing check flights.
• Verify nominal performance before the start of commercial operations and conduct daily system-level investigations.
• Troubleshoot drone issues observed during operations and implement solutions to return drones to service.
• Work with design and service engineering staff to ensure technical reliability.
• Provide engineering analyses and data-driven improvements to system reliability and performance.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Scripting

Project management

Communication and writing

Education

Bachelors/Masters in Aerospace/Mechanical/Mechatronics/Robotics

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

# Mechanical Engineer - Mechanical Engineer IApply**Job#: 3045889****Job Description:**Mechanical Engineer - Mechanical Engineer I**Location:** North Randall, Ohio (Onsite)COMPENSATION: $25 - $35 HOURLYRole OverviewWe are seeking a Field Service Engineer for system-level investigations of an advanced drone system at commercial operations sites. This role is focused on improving reliability within an ultra-fast drone delivery operation. The position involves troubleshooting drone issues, finding solutions to return drones to service, and supporting new delivery sites.Key Responsibilities* \* Support new drone delivery sites by provisioning site equipment and performing check flights. \* Verify nominal performance before the start of commercial operations.* Perform daily system-level investigations for the drone system.* Troubleshoot drone issues observed during operations and implement solutions to return drones to service.* Work with design and service engineering staff to ensure technical reliability.* Provide engineering analyses and solutions to improve system reliability and performance.* Use data-driven insights to identify opportunities and lead system improvements.Required Qualifications**Education:** A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, or an equivalent field is required.**Experience:** Candidates should have experience in troubleshooting and debugging technical systems, scripting in modern programming languages, and project management.**Skills:** Strong communication and writing skills are necessary for this role. The ability to travel up to 30% of the time is required.Preferred Qualifications* Experience in the aviation or aerospace industry.* Direct experience with drone systems.* Experience working with operations teams to resolve urgent issues.* Proficiency with engineering project management software such as JIRA or Confluence. *Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.**Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at https://www.apexsystems.com/privacy-policy**Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.**Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.**If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [e-mail] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.**UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex Systems.***Employee Type:** Contract**Location:** North Randall, OH, US**Job Type:** Engineering and Technicians**Date Posted:** August 11, 2026**Pay Range:** $25 - $35 per hour