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Mechanical Engineer

Seeking temporary Mechanical Engineers to support design and development work on its smart automation systems.

Main industries working with:
-Majority is Aerospace (commercial & military) surface prep and de-paint on aircraft structures, a core market for their systems.
-Wind energy / turbine blades composite surface finishing for blades and other parts (adapted from aerospace practice).
-Defense- military aircraft and related assets that require rigorous surface work.
-Marine & naval - sanding and preparation on ships and submarines.

This is a hands-on on-site role focused on mechanical design, enclosure development, and validation work. Pay rate is $75/hour.

Key Responsibilities
-Design new mechanical parts and assemblies for smart automation systems
-Create SolidWorks models, detailed drawings, and assemblies
-Design and develop the main mechanical enclosure housing electrical and pneumatic components
-Create clear assembly steps, procedures, and documentation
-Test and validate designs to ensure requirements are met
-Design mounting solutions that protect components from vibration and heat
-Ensure designs support serviceability, accessibility, and long-term maintainability
-Use Excel for BOMs, tracking, and basic engineering documentation

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Required Qualifications
-Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent practical experience
-Strong, hands-on experience with SolidWorks (daily design work)
-Proficiency with Excel for engineering documentation and tracking
-Experience designing mechanical enclosures and assemblies
-Understanding of vibration, heat mitigation, and mechanical protection strategies
-Ability to work onsite in Rockville, MD
-Comfortable in short-term, fast-paced project environments

Preferred / Nice-to-Have
-Experience designing systems that integrate electrical and pneumatic components
-Background in automation equipment, industrial systems, or aerospace-adjacent products
-Prior experience in project-based or contract engineering roles
-Experience creating assembly instructions and validation documentation
 

Trillium Technical has been recruiting and placing Engineering professionals for over 30 years. From Fortune 100 companies to small businesses, our philosophy remains the same: to achieve excellence by providing quality employees with an uncompromising level of service. We believe in honesty, integrity, and a simple philosophy of providing value to our customers and our employees. We strive to be unsurpassed in the recruitment and placement of Engineering professionals. Trillium is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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