Mechanical Engineer III

Computer Task Group, Inc • Town of Corning, NY

5h • Onsite

About The Position

CTG is hiring a Mechanical Engineer III for a W2 contract assignment with a long-standing Fortune 500 client. The role is based onsite in Corning, New York, and candidates must be able to commute to and work at the site. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with potential travel of up to 25%, including travel to supplier or vendor locations for equipment inspection and checkout before shipment.

The engineer will design and support material-handling and process equipment in a manufacturing environment, overseeing equipment design, build, installation, startup, and debugging. The role includes vendor coordination and hands-on technical support. The engineer will collaborate with mechanical, electrical, controls, facilities, IT, and operations teams, applying mechanical engineering principles related to mechanics, hydraulics, thermodynamics, metallurgy, and machine design.

Requirements

• At least 7 years of mechanical equipment design experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks and structural FEA analysis.
• Hands-on experience with equipment design, installation, startup, troubleshooting, and debugging.
• Knowledge of machine guarding, safety practices, and applicable OSHA standards.
• Ability to coordinate mechanical and electrical trades, vendors, and cross-functional project teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate with diverse teams.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or Mechanical Technology.
• Ability to commute to and work onsite in Corning, New York.
• Must be able to work on a W2 tax basis; C2C and third-party vendors are not accepted.

Responsibilities

• Work with internal project teams to understand equipment design requirements and independently develop solutions.
• Create detailed mechanical designs for material-handling and process equipment.
• Support equipment installation, startup, and debugging at the manufacturing site.
• Provide hands-on technical guidance for equipment installation and troubleshooting.
• Verify equipment construction and layout against engineering drawings.
• Coordinate installation plans with safety personnel and plant receiving teams.
• Manage mechanical and electrical trades during installation and debugging.
• Work with engineers and vendors to resolve equipment build, design, and installation discrepancies.
• Coordinate vendor activities, including equipment checkout before shipment when required.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level