R&D Hardware Engineer

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Volt is immediately hiring for R&D Mechanical Engineer in Wilmington, Delaware 19808.
As a R&D Mechanical Engineer, you will:

• Translate customer and market needs into technical product requirements.
• Design and develop mechanical components, assemblies, and product enhancements.
• Create and maintain 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, and technical documentation.
• Utilize engineering analysis, simulation tools, and experimental methods to optimize product performance.
• Lead and participate in design reviews throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Develop and execute verification and validation test plans.
• Design test fixtures, assembly fixtures, and automated testing solutions to support product development and manufacturing.
• Build, evaluate, and refine prototypes and proof-of-concept designs.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, Procurement, Marketing, and R&D teams to ensure successful product launches.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and new product introduction (NPI) activities.

This is a full time, contract opportunity.
The ideal candidate will have:
Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor\'s or Master\'s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field OR 8+ years of experience in mechanical design and product development.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD software such as Siemens NX, SolidWorks, or Creo.
• Experience creating engineering drawings and applying GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing) principles.
• Experience with simulation and analysis tools such as Ansys.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, including:
  • Machining
  • Injection molding
  • Casting
  • Sheet metal fabrication
  • Mechanical assembly
• Experience designing and testing prototypes, fixtures, and experimental setups.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in cross-functional and geographically dispersed teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work onsite at least 3 days per week.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience designing precision mechanical components and high-pressure hardware.
• Experience working with chromatography instrumentation or analytical laboratory equipment.
• Understanding of customer-centered design and usability principles.
• Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) processes.
• Familiarity with regulated product development environments.

Pay Rate: $70.00 - $72.57 per hour.
*Pay range 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.
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Benefits: Volt offers benefits (based on eligibility) that include the following: health, dental, vision, term life, short term disability, AD&D, 401(k), Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
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