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Estimated Pay info$21 per hour
Hours Full-time
Location Hickory, North Carolina

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Job Description

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Join CTG and grow your career with us! CTG has partnered with this international, Fortune 500 end-client for over 15 years.

Apply now for this exciting opportunity!

CTG's premier client has a contract assignment for a Mechanical Engineer.

Type: Contract

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer

Location: Hickory, NC

Candidates must be able to commute and work onsite in Hickory, NC

Pay Rate: Based on experience

Work Schedule: Typical 40 hours per week, may require working weekends/holidays or longer days to support installation schedules.

Education: BS in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Mechanical Technology

A successful candidate in this position will possess strong soft skills as well as:

  • Experience with high-speed cable manufacturing equipment is a plus but not required (jacketing, ribbon stranding, buffering).
  • Experience with mechanical equipment design, install, start-up, and debug in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
  • Ability to manage mechanical and electrical trades executing equipment install and debug.
  • Proficiency in design software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or Inventor).

Scope of Position:
The Mechanical Engineer will provide hands-on mechanical support for the installation, start-up, and debugging of high-cable manufacturing process equipment. This role involves collaborating with a multi-functional team (mechanical, electrical, controls, facilities, IT, operations, etc.) and applying mechanical principles across various disciplines.

Travel Requirements:

  • Duration: 10/20/24 – 2/28/25
  • Expected to be on-site in the plant during the week.
  • Travel to a supplier or vendor may be required for equipment check-out before shipment.

Requirements:

  • Required Qualifications:
    • Education: BS in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or Mechanical Technology
    • Experience: Minimum of 5+ years in a similar role
  • Knowledge of machine guarding and safety practices and standards (OSHA, etc.)
  • Good written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to collaborate and work with diverse teams (skills, gender, culture, race, etc.)
  • Capable of multitasking and working with minimal direction
  • Familiarity with other engineering disciplines (electrical, civil, process, etc.)

Key Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate tasks and work plans for team members to meet customer schedules
  • Provide hands-on input and insight into equipment installation and troubleshooting
  • Support start-up and qualification of equipment
  • Verify equipment build and layout against drawings
  • Coordinate installation plans with safety and plant receivers
  • Collaborate with engineers and vendors to resolve equipment installation or build discrepancies
  • Ensure safe work practices
  • Update drawings and equipment documentation

Additional Information:

  • No third-party resumes will be accepted.
  • Drug testing and/or other employment-related inquiries may be conducted.
  • CTG will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable local, state, and federal laws.
  • All interested individuals MUST be able to work on a W2 Tax basis (no C2C or third-party vendors).
  • CTG is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
  • CTG is an E-Verify Company.

To be considered for this opportunity, please apply directly through our website by clicking the link below or email your Word version resume and salary expectations to Jamie.Robinson@ctg.com.


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Posting ID: 1252142980 Posted: 2026-08-10 Job Title: Engineer