Junior Mechanical Engineer

*Job Title: Jr. Mechanical Engineer **Hybrid - 505 King Ave Columbus, OH 43201 **6 M Contract-to-Hire **Shift Schedule: Bi-weekly alternating schedule (40/hr work weeks) ** *Week 1: Mon-Thurs, 10-hour shifts ** *Week 2: Mon-Fri, 8-hour shifts *You will be a core team member in the design and development of medical products and systems. This role contributes to all phases of product design including initial requirements definition, conceptualization, and feasibility assessment/demonstration; detail design including engineering analysis and testing; verification and validation testing and documentation; transfer to the client and follow-on support as needed. Projects typically involve multidisciplinary teams so you will regularly interface with electrical, software, systems, human factors, and other engineers as needed for the project. You will work closely with the program manager as both an individual contributor and or a technical lead responsible for guiding other engineers also depending on the needs of the project.*Major Responsibilities: ** Develop mechanical products, subsystems and/or components* Work with technicians and or hands-on assembly and testing work in the lab* Work with Project Management and task leads to complete tasks within budget and schedule* Generate design, development and support documentation following QS/ISO processes and procedures* Communicate results and progress using written and oral communication to project leadership* Participate in shaping the product design through upfront brainstorming and concept generation, as well as defining functional needs, system requirements and verification methods* Apply creative thought and state-of-the-art technology to solve technical design problems throughout the entire development process*Required Behaviors: ** Strong organizational and time management skills* Strong interpersonal communication and presentation skills (verbal, written, and visual)* Creative problem solving and analytical skills* Motivated team player experienced with working in diverse teams* Ability to conduct technical activities with minimal direction* Self-starter initiative and mindset for continuous learning*Required Experience: ** B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university* Hands on general lab skills e.g. building and testing prototypes* Fluent using SolidWorks (preferred) or Creo along with PDM or Windchill vaults* U.S. Citizen*Preferred Experience: ** Experience working in the field of mechanical engineering as full-time or intern* Medical device or consumer product design experience* Design for plastic injection molded part experience* Design for manufacturing experience e.g. machined parts, sheet metal, packaging of electronics/cables, etc., for commercial products* Literate in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing per ASME Y14.5-2009* Experience using FEA analysis tools with a strong preference for ANSYS and/or Abaqus and plastic part experience* Understanding of the FDA Quality System Regulation (QSR) and involvement in an ISO13485 operational environmentABOUT EIGHT ELEVEN:_At Eight Eleven, our business is people. Relationships are at the center of what we do. A successful partnership is only as strong as the relationship built. We're your trusted partner for IT hiring, recruiting and staffing needs.__For over 16 years, Eight Eleven has established and maintained relationships that are designed to meet your IT staffing needs. Whether it's contract, contract-to-hire, or permanent placement work, we customize our search based upon your company's unique initiatives, culture and technologies. With our national team of recruiters placed at 21 major hubs around the nation, Eight Eleven finds the people best-suited for your business. When you work with us, we work with you. That's the Eight Eleven promise.__Eight Eleven Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, citizenship, disability, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws._Job Type: ContractPay: $27.00 - $32.00 per hourExpected hours: 40 per weekBenefits:* Dental insurance* Health insurance* Vision insuranceSchedule:* 8 hour shift* Monday to FridayEducation:* Bachelor's (Required)Experience:* SolidWorks: 1 year (Required)Ability to Commute:* Columbus, OH 43201 (Required)Ability to Relocate:* Columbus, OH 43201: Relocate before starting work (Required)Work Location: In person

Created: 2025-03-07