We are looking for a long-term CONTRACT Mechanical Engineer to join our team. SUMMARY: Design, develop and improve products in the energy management industry with focus on alternate parts, methods and materials. Candidate will work in small, cross-functional groups to explore alternate materials, designs and purchased parts. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Takes responsibility for design project under supervision of an engineering manager or a senior design engineer. Prepares basic design layouts, sketches, diagrams, and graphic analysis; working from an overall conceptual approach. Develops innovative solutions. Justifies design through scientific evidence. Recognizes and defines design problems; recommends alternate solutions. Applies knowledge of mechanics, electricity and circuits, materials, and mass production methods and equipment to the solution of design problems. Solves problems of fit, space-use, tolerances, assembly sequence, and interferences in accordance with accepted practices. Works with designers, engineers and cross-functional groups Works with model makers to produce prototypes and/or samples for test, evaluation, UL/CSA, or Marketing/Sales. Assists in identifying and resolving problems during tooling, pilot run, and first production. Makes changes necessary to update product to new customer specifications, or to include recommendations from Tooling, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering or Quality Assurance. Communicates with others in Engineering, Model Shop, Quality Assurance, Tooling, Marketing/Sales, and Manufacturing personnel as required to complete assigned tasks. Communicates with vendors/partners in support of sourced product efforts. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Education and/or experience: BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering with three years design experience preferred. Proficient with Solidworks and typical office software. Lifecycle management software experience a plus. Design experience preferred: materials selection, evaluation and specification. injection molding, sheet-metal, mechanisms, gears, electro-mechanical systems Able to communicate in a technical environment both written and oral.