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Sr Mechanical Engineer

Akkodis · Aurora, OH

Spotted 1d agoFull-time

Job details

Work mode
On-site
Employment
Full-time
Level
Senior
Experience
5+ years
Education
Bachelor's degree
Posted
Oct 22, 2026
Last confirmed open
Oct 23, 2026
Job description

About this role

Akkodis is seeking a

Sr Mechanical Engineer

with an eneregy manufacturer in the Aurora, OH area. This is an onsite direct hire position with a pay range of $80K annually to $115K annually depending on education, experience and location. Senior Mechanical Engineer with a mastery of first principles engineering to lead the structural, thermal, and manufacturing integration of next-generation power systems products.

The ideal candidate will play a key role in solving complex technical challenges, ensuring every design is validated, optimized, and built to deliver uncompromising, long-term reliability for our Static Transfer Switches and Power Distribution Units.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead mechanical design and analysis activities for power systems products including Static Transfer Switches and Power Distribution Units
  • Drive mechanical and thermal design by performing advanced FEA and CFD simulations
  • Validate analytical models through calculation, prototype testing and measurement
  • Optimize 3D CAD models specifically for our vertically integrated manufacturing capabilities
  • Support sustaining engineering efforts to improve existing product designs
  • Embed industry standards into the physical geometry, ensuring operator safety and clearance constraints are fundamental design inputs rather than post-design checks
  • Define the parameters and provide technical support for 3rd-party testing to achieve and maintain industry certifications
  • Define and support internal product testing parameters for both prototypes and final production units
  • Contribute to rigorous design reviews, establish internal engineering standards, and coach junior engineers in advanced analysis techniques
  • Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and provide high-level technical resolution for complex field support issues

Experience, Skills & Education:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field (PhD preferred)
  • 5+ years of experience in mechanical design and simulation for electromechanical systems
  • Experience with 3-D CAD tools (Solid Edge preferred) -- Required
  • Expert in FEA and CFD
  • Proven experience with design for manufacturability and design for reliability in sheet metal and electro-mechanical assemblies
  • Strong understanding of thermal management, heat transfer, structural mechanics, and vibration analysis
  • Hands-on experience with thermal and vibration testing
  • Familiarity with electrical power systems is a strong plus
  • Knowledge of NFPA 70, UL, IEC, CSA, NOM or ANSI standards for power equipment
  • Excellent communication and documentation skills
  • An active Professional Engineer (PE) License is highly desired

If interested, forward resume to

[email protected]

Client provides medical, dental, vision and 401K benefits.

Equal Opportunity

Employer/Veterans/Disab

ledMilitary connected talent encouraged to apply

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