Job Description

Akkodis is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for a Contract-to-Hire position with a client in Orange, CA .

*** No Corp-to-Corp; No C2C; No Referrals from C2C ***

Rate Range: $35.00/hour to $45.00/hour; The rate may be negotiable within this range based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

Job Summary: As a Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for leading mechanical design efforts for UPS systems, including enclosures, thermal management, and structural integrity. This role involves overseeing design projects, performing advanced engineering analyses, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure robust and efficient designs that meet industry standards.

Mechanical Engineer job responsibilities include:

• Lead the design, modeling, and development of UPS enclosures, cooling systems, and mechanical components with emphasis on structural design to meet harsh environments in accordance with Mil standards.
• Utilize AutoDesk Inventor to create and modify 3D models and generate detailed drawings.
• Maintain and manage documentation, including drawings, BOMs, and revisions; create and process redlines and ECRs/ECNs, manage design changes.
• Create and review detailed engineering drawings and documentation for manufacturing and assembly.
• Select materials and manufacturing methods to ensure reliability, cost efficiency, and manufacturability.
• Drive design reviews and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work closely with electrical engineers, compliance teams, and manufacturing partners.
• Develop and validate prototypes, ensuring compliance with industry regulations (UL, CE, IEEE, etc.).
• Troubleshoot design and production challenges, providing innovative solutions. Identify and resolve production issues promptly to minimize disruption to manufacturing operations.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance.
• Conduct FEA and CFD analysis to optimize thermal and structural performance.

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering
• 3-4 years of relevant mechanical engineering experience in UPS, power electronics, electrical enclosures, or related industries.
• Must be proficient with CAD or Inventor.
• Has overseen design projects: concept, design review, detail drawing and documentation review, procurement, assembly, testing.
• Ability to confidently perform FEA a plus.
• Oracle experience is a plus.

If you are interested in this role, then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis, or any questions, feel free to contact me at Erica.Goben@AkkodisGroup.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.

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· The California Fair Chance Act

· Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

· Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

· San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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