Mechanical Engineer III
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Job Location:
Hickory, NC - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Tekberry is seeking a highly skilled Mechanical Engineer III to support our client s Plant Engineering organization at its Hickory NC manufacturing facility. This role will serve as a key mechanical engineering resource focused on designing improving and integrating fiber optic cable manufacturing equipment.
As a Tekberry W-2 employee you will have access to Tekberry s health benefits including medical dental and vision coverage in accordance with applicable pay transparency laws.
Responsibilities
Mechanical Design & Engineering Support
- Design tooling fixtures and mechanical assemblies using Inventor and AutoCAD.
- Generate revise and maintain mechanical drawings in accordance with drafting standards and GD&T requirements.
- Develop and execute experimental plans to validate new or modified designs.
- Debug troubleshoot and resolve mechanical issues during equipment integration into production environments.
Manufacturing Equipment Support
- Provide hands-on or oversight support for system assembly and installation.
- Support repair maintenance and improvement of manufacturing equipment.
- Troubleshoot mechanical systems including pneumatic controls flow control systems and water cooling systems.
Project & Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with process electrical IT and manufacturing teams to ensure designs meet operational requirements.
- Coordinate with machine shops and external vendors to obtain quotes and procure components.
- Manage and support mechanics and electricians during equipment assembly and installation activities.
Documentation & Training
- Update equipment documentation drawings and work instructions as required.
- Support operational training related to new or modified equipment.
- Ensure compliance with plant policies procedures and safety standards.
Required Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor s degree in Mechanical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Technology or equivalent engineering experience.
Experience
- 3 years of experience in mechanical engineering roles supporting manufacturing or industrial equipment.
- Experience with mechanical system design integration and troubleshooting in a production environment.
Technical Skills
- Proficiency in Inventor (or similar 3D CAD software) Vault and AutoCAD.
- Strong understanding and application of GD&T and drafting standards.
- Experience working with machine shops and vendors for part fabrication and procurement.
- Hands-on experience troubleshooting mechanical systems (pneumatics cooling systems flow control).
- Experience with manufacturing equipment repair and maintenance.
- Experience leading or coordinating mechanics and electricians during equipment builds or installations.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with plastic extrusion manufacturing.
- Electrical system troubleshooting experience (low- and medium-voltage systems motion control PLCs temperature control systems).
- Working knowledge of data analysis tools such as Microsoft Excel PI and/or Power BI.
- Familiarity with plant engineering environments in regulated or safety-critical manufacturing settings.
Core Competencies & Soft Skills
- Strong team collaboration and communication skills.
- Self-starter with a results-oriented mindset.
- Ability to make decisions in the best interest of the team and operation.
- Proven ability to work cross-functionally with engineering IT and manufacturing teams.
- Strong commitment to job-site safety and proactive identification of safety or environmental risks.
- Comfortable working on a manufacturing floor or construction environment.
Work Environment & Safety
- PPE Required: Safety glasses safety gloves safety shoes ear plugs.
- Travel: Negligible.
Tekberry offers a $100 referral bonus for referrals resulting in successful placements.
Tekberry Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status disability or any other protected categories under applicable laws.
Tekberry Inc. is a Certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE).
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Key Skills
- Mechanical Design
- System Design
- FEA
- ASME Codes & Standards
- CAD
- Mechanical Knowledge
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- Mechanical Engineering
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- HVAC Design
- Autodesk Inventor
