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Role Overview

Confidential Client is seeking an Entry-Level Mechanical Engineer to design, build, and improve mechanical solutions that support robotic system integration and vehicle-integrated hardware. This is a hands-on engineering role where you will work with cross-functional teams to move projects from concept through prototype and deployment. The position is fully onsite in Times Square, WA and is a contract role.

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What You’ll Do

• Create mechanical designs, detailed drawings, and production documentation using CAD software.
• Develop and modify vehicle-integrated hardware solutions that support robotics systems deployed within delivery vehicles.
• Partner with vendors and suppliers to support fabrication, sourcing, manufacturing, and design optimization.
• Coordinate prototype and production builds, including scheduling, logistics, and hardware readiness.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, manufacturing, and robotics teams to ensure successful system integration.
• Support hardware testing, troubleshooting, and design validation activities.
• Drive projects from concept through deployment while balancing technical requirements, cost, manufacturability, and schedule.
• Manage engineering change requests, drawing updates, and design revisions throughout the product lifecycle.
• Provide hands-on support during prototype assembly, integration activities, and field testing as needed.
• Track project timelines and deliverables and help coordinate cross-functional activities to ensure successful execution.

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Basic Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline, OR a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline with 2+ years of relevant mechanical engineering experience.
• Experience creating 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, and design documentation (academic, internship, project, research, or professional).
• Experience supporting fabrication, prototyping, manufacturing, or product development activities.
• Understanding of common manufacturing processes, including machining, fabrication, assembly, and prototyping.
• Demonstrated experience developing mechanical systems from concept through implementation (professional, academic, or extracurricular).
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions in environments with evolving requirements.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline (preferred).
• Experience supporting robotics, automotive, vehicle, transportation, or other electromechanical products.
• Experience with mechanical system integration and hardware development.
• Familiarity with prototype builds, testing, validation, and production support.
• Experience coordinating project tasks and driving technical initiatives to completion.
• Experience working in a fast-paced product development environment.
• Hands-on experience with vehicles, robotics, fabrication, Formula SAE/Baja SAE, robotics competitions, makerspaces, research labs, or equivalent personal engineering projects.

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Work Environment

This role is fully onsite and requires attendance 5 days a week in Times Square, WA. You will be part of a collaborative team of designers and engineers in a product-development setting that values hands-on work, rapid iteration, and cross-discipline teamwork.

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Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Times Square, WA. Employment classification: CONTRACTOR and FULL_TIME (as listed).

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Pay and Benefits

• Pay range: $55.00 - $65.00 per hour.
• Actual pay within the range will depend on qualifications, skills, experience, geographic location, internal equity, and other job-related factors.
• If eligible, benefits for this temporary role may include: medical, dental & vision; critical illness, accident, and hospital coverage; 401(k) plan with pre-tax and Roth options; voluntary life & AD&D; short- and long-term disability; HSA; transportation benefits; employee assistance program; and paid time off (PTO, vacation, or sick leave). Benefits eligibility and availability depend on job classification and length of employment.

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About the Employer

Confidential Client is a leader in engineering and science services and talent solutions, delivering specialized expertise across product development and systems integration. Careertakes supports this hiring process as a third-party recruiting platform.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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