Mechanical Engineer

Akkodis is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for a Contract with a client in Waukegan, IL(Hybrid). Candidate must lead mechanical design for electromechanical systems with strong expertise in sheet metal, enclosure design, and electrical component integration.

Rate Range: $40/hour to $60/hour; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

Mechanical Engineer job responsibilities include:

• Lead mechanical design efforts for electromechanical products including enclosures, chassis, brackets, and system‑level packaging.

• Create detailed 3D CAD models and drawings using CREO or SolidWorks with proper GD&T and tolerance analysis.

• Develop robust sheet metal designs that meet structural, thermal, manufacturability, and cost requirements.

• Plan and execute electrical component placement, mechanical packaging, and integration with PCBs, connectors, and cable assemblies.

• Design and route wire harnesses and cable assemblies ensuring proper fit, strain relief, and routing best practices.

• Support prototype builds, testing, validation, and design revisions while collaborating with cross‑functional engineering teams.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related technical field.

• 6+ years of mechanical design experience in electromechanical or electronics‑packaging environments.

• Candidate must have strong proficiency in CREO or SolidWorks with experience in sheet metal enclosure design and component packaging.

• Candidate must demonstrate expertise in wire‑harness layout, cable management, and integrating mechanical designs with electrical systems.

If you are interested in this role, then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis, or any questions, feel free to contact me at Sunny.Kumar1@ akkodisgroup.com.

Pay Details: $40.00 to $60.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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