Mechanical Designer

Job Summary

Our client is looking to add a Mechanical Designer to their team for a new project. This is a 6 month contract assignment located in Hamel MN. In this role, you will be responsible for developing high-quality designs, detailed drawings, and technical specifications for industrial equipment. You will work under the direct guidance of senior engineers to move projects from initial concept to final release, ensuring every component meets our rigorous safety and performance standards.

This is a unique opportunity for a designer who enjoys a mix of mechanical layout and electrical systems integration, particularly within a dynamic railroad environment.

• Design & Layout:
  Create conceptual layouts of machines, components, and systems based on engineering specifications.
• Electrical Integration:
  Read, edit, and create electrical schematics (ladder diagram format) and design physical electrical panels and enclosures.
• Documentation:
  Prepare and process Engineering Change Orders (ECO) and maintain accurate Bills of Materials (BOM).
• Collaboration:
  
  Maintain proactive communication between departments to ensure seamless project transitions and successful equipment releases.
• Quality Control:
  Perform detailed checks on drawings to incorporate updated designs into new or existing machinery.

• Create conceptual layouts of machines, machine components, and systems to meet required specifications.
• Prepares, checks, and processes Engineering changes to incorporate updated design to new or existing machines.
• Read, understand, edit, and create electrical schematics in ladder diagram format.
• Review electrical schematics and create electrical panel and enclosure designs, layouts, and bill of materials.

• Education:
  
  Associate Degree in Design/Drafting.
• Education Required:
  
  Bachelors.
• Experience:
  
  0+ years experience with CAD modeling and detail drafting;
  Entry Level.
• Licenses/Certifications:
  
  Obtain and maintain railroad safety training and credentials.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  
  Working knowledge of business software including MS Office suite;
  Mechanical, Mechanical Drafting, Mechanical Engineering, Electro-mechanical, CAD, Solidworks, Conceptual Layouts, Machine Components, Mechanical Designer.

• Location:
  
  Hamel, Minnesota
• Job Type: Contract
• Salary: $30.00 - 31.73 per hour
• Work Hours:
  
  8am to 5pm
• Education Requirement:
  Bachelors

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate’s education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.