Mechanical Engineer - Contract

Salary: $50 - $75 per hour A bit about us: About the Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join Cerebras Systems for a 5-month contract assignment covering a maternity leave. This position will focus on supporting existing mechanical designs, managing large SolidWorks assemblies, maintaining engineering documentation, and implementing design changes for complex hardware systems. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with SolidWorks CAD and PDM, Bill of Materials (BOM) management, and Engineering Change Orders (ECOs). Experience with data center hardware, rack-level products, and electromechanical assemblies is highly desirable. This role requires someone who can quickly get up to speed, work independently, and collaborate with cross-functional engineering and manufacturing teams to keep projects moving forward. The assignment is expected to last approximately five months to cover a maternity leave.

Why join us? A contract with weekly pay with overtime pay potential 75% coverage of medical benefits for the employee 25% for dependents Job Details Responsibilities Manage, maintain, and modify large, complex mechanical assemblies using SolidWorks CAD. Create, update, and maintain detailed engineering drawings, assembly documentation, and associated design files. Utilize SolidWorks PDM to manage design revisions, file organization, and engineering documentation. Create, maintain, and update complex, multilevel Bills of Materials (BOMs) for mechanical assemblies. Prepare, submit, and manage Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), ensuring accurate documentation and timely implementation. Support mechanical design improvements and modifications to existing products and assemblies. Implement Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFM/DFA) feedback to improve manufacturability, assembly efficiency, and product quality. Collaborate with electrical, hardware, manufacturing, and other engineering teams to resolve mechanical design challenges. Support the design and maintenance of rack-level hardware, enclosures, chassis, and related mechanical components. Work with manufacturing teams and vendors to address fabrication, assembly, and production-related issues. Ensure engineering drawings, BOMs, and design documentation remain accurate and up to date. Prioritize engineering changes and deliverables to meet project deadlines throughout the contract assignment.

Required Qualifications: Strong professional experience with SolidWorks CAD, including managing very large assembly models and associated engineering drawings. Hands-on experience with SolidWorks PDM or similar product data management systems. Demonstrated experience creating and managing large assembly BOMs. Proven ability to prepare, submit, and manage Engineering Change Orders (ECOs). Strong understanding of mechanical design principles, manufacturing processes, and engineering documentation. Experience implementing DFM/DFA changes and incorporating manufacturing feedback into existing designs. Experience improving, modifying, or sustaining existing mechanical products. Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional engineering and manufacturing teams. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently with minimal ramp-up time. Ability to manage multiple engineering changes and priorities in a fast-paced development environment.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Arena PLM or comparable ECO/BOM management software. Previous experience designing or supporting data center equipment, rack-level hardware, or server systems. Experience with electromechanical assemblies, chassis, enclosures, sheet metal components, and cable management. Background supporting hardware products through manufacturing, assembly, and production. Experience working in high-performance computing, semiconductor, or advanced hardware development environments.

Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate is a hands-on Mechanical Design Engineer or Senior Mechanical Designer who has extensive experience managing complex SolidWorks assemblies, engineering drawings, BOMs, and ECOs. This individual should be comfortable stepping into an established engineering environment, taking ownership of existing designs, and making necessary updates without extensive training. Strong SolidWorks, PDM, BOM, and ECO experience are essential. Candidates with rack-level hardware or data center product experience will be especially well suited for this opportunity. Contract Details This is a 5-month contract assignment supporting Cerebras Systems during a maternity leave. The successful candidate will play an important role in maintaining engineering continuity, supporting design changes, and ensuring mechanical documentation and product updates remain on schedule. Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy