Mechanical Engineer

MAU is hiring a Mechanical Design Engineer to work on an assignment with our client in Tampa, Florida. As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will design and develop mechanical components and assemblies for compact electromechanical power and cable management products, while supporting the integration of rotating mechanisms and production readiness. This is a long-term contract opportunity.

Benefits Package

• Critical Illness (with Cancer Benefits)
• Short-Term Disability
• Dental
• Vision (MetLife)
• Behavioral Health (Virtual)
• IDX Social Plus (Identity Theft Protection)
• Term Life & AD&D
• Virtual Urgent Care
• Prescription Programs

Shift Information

• Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Hybrid schedule; onsite once per week in the Tampa area

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 5+ years of mechanical product design experience
• Experience designing mechanisms with motion (rotating assemblies, spring systems, latches, locking features, etc.)
• Experience supporting products from concept through production
• Hands-on involvement in manufacturing support and production troubleshooting
• Proficiency in SolidWorks

Preferred Education and Experience

• Experience designing compact electromechanical or power-related products
• Exposure to UL/CSA or other safety/compliance-driven product environments
• Experience working with suppliers on production-ready components
• Familiarity with DFM/DFA best practices

General Requirements

• Ability to support DFM/DFA efforts, including tolerance stack-ups and supplier collaboration
• Ability to support documentation for products requiring safety/compliance standards (e.g., UL/CSA)

Essential Functions

• Design and develop mechanical components and assemblies for compact electromechanical products
• Support development of rotating and spring-driven mechanisms (reels, spools, hubs, locking systems, etc.)
• Perform shaft, bearing, and housing selection for rotating assemblies
• Design for durability, safety, and manufacturability in real-world environments
• Support DFM/DFA efforts, including tolerance stack-ups and supplier collaboration
• Create and revise 3D models and detailed drawings in SolidWorks
• Participate in product validation, testing, and design iterations
• Support documentation for products requiring safety/compliance standards (e.g., UL/CSA)