Mechanical Engineer

Overview:

TekWissen Group is a workforce management provider throughout the USA and many other countries in the world. Our client is a manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices. They operate through two segments: Electronic Instruments and Electromechanical. The Electronic Instruments segment designs and manufactures analytical, test, and measurement instrumentation for the energy, aerospace, power, research, medical, and industrial markets. The Electromechanical segment provides automation and precision motion control solutions, as well as electrical interconnects, specialty metals, and thermal management systems.

Title: Mechanical Engineer

Work Location: Richmond CA 94806

Duration: 11 Months

Job Type: Contract

Work Type: onsite

Job Description:

• ZYGO Corporation is a global leader in the design and manufacture of advanced optical metrology systems and ultra-precise optical components and assemblies.

• Our mission is to enable customer success by delivering innovative precision metrology and optical solutions.

• ZYGO's metrology products measure absolute position, displacement, surface shape and texture and film thickness.

• Applications for our metrology products are diverse and include semiconductor manufacturing, precision machining and optical manufacturing.

• Our optics business leverages ZYGO's expertise in optical design and assembly and high-volume manufacturing of precision optical components and systems for aerospace, defense, medical and industrial applications.

• ZYGO seeks a highly talented, hands-on team player with strong mechanical and electronic skills to support Zygo's Mechatronics team.

• The ideal candidate will: have experience with mechanical and electronic/electrical systems, understand and read mechanical drawings and schematics, ability to follow directions and learn new skills, as well as contribute to the mechatronics team success.

• These activities will facilitate extreme precision manufacturing within an engineering-controlled environment.

Basic Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist mechanical engineers fit checking and reporting errors/changes to fabricated parts, kitting parts for assembly, putting together assemblies, etc.

• Assist mechatronic engineers running wires, terminating cables, soldering, wiring equipment, troubleshooting, etc.

• Maintain inventory of electrical and mechanical consumables

• Support manufacturing and development efforts as part of a multidisciplinary team

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Ability to read and understand mechanical drawings and/or electrical schematics

• Knowledge and experience using hand tools (including calipers and torque wrenches)

• Detail oriented and organized - many assemblies are complex and have numerous parts

• Knowledge of mechanical concepts - screw sizes, thread types, thread engagement, press-fitting, galling, plumbing fittings, etc.

• Knowledge of electronic concepts & tools AC, DC, grounding, Analog/Digital IO, multi-meter, wire crimping, oscilloscope, etc.

• Excellent communication and teamwork

• Principle centered and a team player

• Physical Requirements: Walking, standing, lifting (up to 50 lbs.), stooping, and keyboarding.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a cleanroom environment

• Experience and/or basic knowledge of Solidworks

• Experience with Soldering

• Self-starter and ability to work independently.

• Willingness to ask questions

• Desire to learn

TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity/affirmative action Employer (m/f/d/v) supporting workforce diversity.