**Mechanical Designer** **$65.00/hour** Kelly Government Solutions is hiring for a mechanical designer on a U.S. Department of Energy contract with our customer in Menlo Park, CA. This is a contract to hire opportunity. **Job Description:** Our customer's Design Services Department is seeking a mechanical designer with a strong 3D modeling background. The Design Services Department provides design support to all major projects across the laboratory, reporting to the Design Services department head. **Duties & Responsibilities:** + Utilizes job-required 3D computer-aided design tools create and maintain complex assembly drawings and models + Applies in-depth knowledge of the principles and practices of mechanical design to create intricate mechanical designs from written and verbal input + Performs in-depth analysis of studies, computes basic calculations, and prepares original rough layouts, sketches to present design proposal + Inspects design for accuracy and adherence to engineering criteria/specifications, manufacturing, tooling, material, planning and to appropriate production standards and determines ease of manufacturing, availability of materials, and specifications + Creates design layouts, tolerance studies, and weldments for basic engineering calculations, assembly, and detail drawings + Supports design strategy & execution and coordinates and maintains drawing schedules + Attends and contributes to design review meetings + May collaborate with key contacts outside own area of expertise + Other duties may also be assigned **Required:** + Associates degree in a related engineering discipline or five (5) years of related equivalent experience or combination of education and experience + Minimum of six (6) years’ experience using 3D Modelling software - Solid Edge preferred + Ability to perform complex mechanical designs, modeling, and routine engineering, planning duties, and the ability to estimate drafting time accurately + Familiar with designing vacuum components + Demonstrated understanding of the principles and concepts of mechanical engineering + Demonstrated sound understanding of manufacturing capabilities and be able to demonstrate the ability to design for manufacturability + Extensive experience and in-depth knowledge of tolerances, clearances, and fit of parts + Good understanding of Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) + Ability to translate established design concepts into finished pieces + Ability to perform detailed work with high level of accuracy and attention to detail + Ability to work with minimal supervision and follow department standards/processes _As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Visit https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community._ **What happens next:** Once you apply, you’ll proceed to next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don’t worry – even if this position doesn’t work out, you’re still in our network. That means our team of expert recruiters will have access to your profile, making your opportunities limitless. \#government As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here (https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits) for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community. Why Kelly ® Government Solutions? 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Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.