Mechanical Engineer III
Charlotte, VT - USA
Job Summary
Employment Type: Contract (12 Months Potential Extension)
Schedule: Monday Friday Standard Business Hours (40 hrs/week)
Location: Charlotte NC 28216 (100% Onsite)
Travel: Up to 50% travel to Hickory and Wilmington NC facilities
Positions: 4 Openings
Tekberry offers a $100 payment for referrals!
Position SummaryThe Mechanical Engineer III will support the design development installation startup and integration of advanced manufacturing equipment and automation systems. This role requires strong mechanical design expertise hands-on field support experience and the ability to collaborate with engineers vendors contractors and operations teams to deliver reliable manufacturing solutions.
Key Responsibilities- Design and develop mechanical components fixtures assemblies and equipment systems
- Create and update detailed engineering designs using CAD software
- Support equipment installation startup commissioning qualification and performance verification
- Troubleshoot mechanical equipment and system performance issues
- Verify equipment assembly layouts and installations against engineering drawings and design requirements
- Coordinate equipment installation activities with safety operations contractors and project teams
- Collaborate with engineers vendors contractors and manufacturing personnel to resolve technical issues
- Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on equipment performance reliability and manufacturability
- Maintain accurate equipment documentation drawings and installation records
- Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations machine safety requirements and engineering standards
- Support manufacturing capital projects and process improvement efforts
- Bachelors or Masters Degree in:
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechatronics
- Mechanical Technology
- Related Engineering Discipline
- Minimum 7 years of experience in:
- Mechanical equipment design
- Equipment installation
- Startup and commissioning
- Manufacturing equipment support
- Industrial automation environments
- Strong mechanical design experience
- Proficiency with:
- SolidWorks
- AutoCAD
- Autodesk Inventor
- Experience designing equipment layouts assemblies fixtures and manufacturing systems
- Experience supporting high-volume manufacturing environments
- Knowledge of machine guarding and OSHA safety standards
- Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills
- Experience supporting equipment integration across multiple engineering disciplines
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
- Experience supporting capital equipment projects
- Experience with manufacturing automation systems
- Familiarity with:
- Controls engineering
- Electrical systems
- Process engineering
- Facilities engineering
- Experience working with contractors vendors and machine builders
- Startup and commissioning experience in large-scale manufacturing facilities
The ideal candidate is a hands-on mechanical engineer who enjoys working both in the design office and on the manufacturing floor. They are comfortable supporting equipment builds installation activities startup efforts and troubleshooting while collaborating with cross-functional teams to keep projects moving safely and efficiently.
Work Environment- Advanced manufacturing and industrial production facilities
- Frequent collaboration with engineering operations maintenance and project teams
- Travel required to support projects at Corning facilities in Charlotte Hickory and Wilmington NC
- May require weekend holiday or extended-hour support during equipment installation and startup activities
- 30-minute Teams interview
- 60-minute panel interview
Local candidates may be asked to attend the second interview onsite.
BenefitsAs a Tekberry employee you may be eligible for:
- Medical Dental and Vision coverage
- Referral Bonus Program
We need hard-working reliable employees.
Tekberry Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or veteran status.
Tekberry is a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE).
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