Senior Mechanical & Controls Design Engineer (Contract)

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

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.