Mechanical Engineer 3

Mechanical Engineer 3

Engineering

Chillicothe, IL

Contract

Jul 2, 2025

Title: Mechanical Engineer

Location: Chillicothe, IL

Details: 12-month contract with ongoing need, opportunity for direct hire, fully onsite position

Pay Rate: $39.00 - 43.00/hr. with benefit inclusions

Job Summary

As a Battery Systems Development Engineer, you will work with a team of engineers and be accountable for the creation and execution of battery module and system level validation plans. This includes reviewing battery system standards (e.g., ISO, IEC, UL), creating pretest planning documentation, executing test processes, and reviewing test data for acceptance. The successful candidate will serve as an experienced contributor on complex assignments, collaborating with teams across the US.

Responsibilities

Support in the review of customer application requirements and apply those details toward validation success criteria

Support validation and development documentation process by working with design teams to:

Create Boundary Diagrams

Create and maintain Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA)

Develop and execute Design Verification Test Plan

Coordinate test setup with internal and external test facilities

Review test data

Create NPI issues and support design improvements based on testing insights

Provide documentation of validation to support compliance with customer or regional standards (TANs / Functional Safety / etc.)

Work independently on battery system test planning, execution, and documentation

Operate in office, labs, factories, and proving grounds

Years of Experience and Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with 5+ years of experience

Master's or PhD degrees may substitute for 3+ years of experience

Preferred background in battery systems or testing and understanding of battery standards

Skills Required

Technical Skills (Required):

Understanding of battery electrical systems

Ability to read prints and electrical schematics

Previous product development experience (design, validation/test, or analysis)

Ability to document issues and assist in identifying root causes

Technical Skills (Desired):

Experience in battery system development

Experience with off-road equipment

Soft Skills (Required):

Ability to safely work with battery systems

Good organizational skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Creative problem-solving with minimal direction

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