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Compunnel Inc.

Mechanical Engineer

Compunnel Inc., Hickory, North Carolina, United States, 28601

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Job Title: Mechanical Engineer III Location:

Hickory, NC (100% Onsite) Work Schedule:

Monday – Friday, 8–10 hours/day Interview Process:

1st Round – Phone Screen | 2nd Round – Onsite

Position Summary We are seeking a

Mechanical Engineer III

to join our Plant Engineering team at Hickory, NC facility. The successful candidate will provide

mechanical design support

on project work to improve existing fiber optic cable manufacturing equipment. This role involves mechanical system design, tooling development, equipment upgrades, troubleshooting, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure high-performance manufacturing processes.

Key Responsibilities Design tooling and mechanical assemblies utilizing

Inventor

or

AutoCAD . Revise equipment drawings, obtain quotes, and order components. Develop experimental plans to validate designs and oversee system assembly. Provide hands-on support during equipment assembly, integration, and debugging. Troubleshoot mechanical systems, including

pneumatic controls, flow control, and cooling systems . Work closely with IT, process, and electrical engineers/technicians on cross-functional projects. Partner with operations to update documentation and support training. Manage mechanics/electricians during equipment assembly and installation.

Qualifications Education: BS in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology,

or equivalent engineering experience.

Experience: 5+ years

of experience in

mechanical system design and integration . Proven ability to create/modify mechanical models and drawings using

Inventor (or similar 3D CAD), Vault, and AutoCAD . Strong understanding of

drafting standards and GD&T . Hands-on experience in

manufacturing equipment repair and maintenance . Vendor and machine shop collaboration for part procurement. Experience managing technical staff for

equipment assembly/installation .

Desired Skills: Familiarity with

plastic extrusion manufacturing . Knowledge of

electrical systems troubleshooting

(low/medium voltage, motion control, PLCs, temperature control). Experience with

data analysis

using

Excel, PI, and/or PowerBI .

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