Mechanical Engineer - Mechanical Engineer IV

Apex Systems

Town of Westboro (WI)

Hybrid

USD 27,552 - 41,328

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

401K with company match

Employee stock purchase program

Professional development and training

Job summary

A technology staffing firm is seeking a Mechanical Engineer IV for a hybrid role in Boston, MA. The ideal candidate will design automated packaging systems and lead mechanical design projects. Responsibilities include collaborating with cross-functional teams, conducting load calculations, and supporting safety certifications. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering and relevant experience. Attractive benefits include a 401K plan and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

Proven experience in mechanical engineering design and development.
Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with electrical and controls teams.
Experience in safety certification standards (CE, UL, CSA, TUV, etc.).

Responsibilities

Design and execute packaging machinery and automation projects.
Lead mechanical design workstreams ensuring objectives are achieved.
Deliver engineering workstreams including load and bearing calculations.
Execute detailed design evolution aligned with project initiatives.
Support project safety certification processes.

Skills

Collaboration with cross-functional teams

Mechanical design and modeling

Safety certification knowledge

Load and bearing calculations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MSP's packaging machinery

3D modeling software

Job description

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Base pay range

$50.00/hr - $60.00/hr

Job#: 3015327

Job Description:

JOB TITLE: Mechanical Engineer IV

DURATION: 12 months

LOCATION: HYBRID IN BOSTON, MA

PAY RATE: $20- $30 HOURLY

Job Description: The Mechanical Engineer designs automated packaging, sortation, and labeling platforms to enable faster and more efficient delivery to customers.

The primary role of the Mechanical Engineer is to provide technical ownership and refinement of the packaging, sortation, and labeling automation systems. Working with the Electrical and Controls teams, the Mechanical Engineer will execute the design and manufacturing of in-house packaging machinery and automation.

Utilizing MSP’s packaging machinery & automation platforms and modules, the Mechanical Engineer in conjunction with the Electrical and Controls Engineers will execute project / platform design evolution and execution enabling the manufacturing of in-house packaging machinery and automation. Co-located with our electrical and controls engineers, packaging designers and materials scientist this role will lead the design and development to ensure that packaging, sortation, and labeling automation is simple, effective and delivers lower total cost while enabling more sustainable packaging, streamlined supply chains and lower total cost of ownership.

Key job responsibilities

Collaborate with cross‑functional engineers to design and execute packaging machinery and automation projects
Lead the mechanical design workstreams encompassing the core system evolution, structural member design including the modular frame, safety/guarding, and incorporation ancillary systems at the project / platform level while ensuring the technical, cost and timeline objectives are achieved
Deliver engineering workstreams including drive system modeling, load and bearing calculations, static and dynamic torque simulations and analysis, 3D and 2D model design including the mechanical BOM generation
Execute the detailed design evolution of modules and subsystems for material specifications, geographic requirements and continuous improvement goals aligned with MSP’s platform and project level initiatives
Partner with the Electrical Engineering, ensure project documentation is complete and scalable for electrical schematics, BOM, I/O’s and subsystem programs
Support the project team in the safety certification of the project / platform (CE, UL, CSA, TUV, etc.)

We want the candidate to be in the office in Boston 3 days a week and we need them to be able to travel up to ~20%

EEO Employer

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. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [email protected] or 844-463-6178.

Benefits Overview

Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans. 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. 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, 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.

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