Volt has an opening with our Client, a Global Manufacturer of Electronics and Semiconductors in Santa Clara, CA for an Mechanical Engineer. This project is to provide Thermal Tool Designs for temperature margining of processors, chipsets, and ASICs used in the validation of the client's silicon. The project entails designing mechanical and retention aspects of the temperature margining tools, providing detailed drawings of the mechanical designs for prototyping and manufacturing. The end result of the design will be manufactured and deployed to validation labs within client. Daily Responsibilities: Designing mechanical components/systems for CPU, PCH, ASIC cooling solutions. Designing mechanical retention mechanisms for heat sink, temperature margining tool assembly, chassis, etc. Create detailed mechanical models within 3D CAD software. Performing structural analysis of the mechanical designs. Create detailed mechanical drawings of heat sinks, retention mechanisms, temperature margining tool assemblies, printed circuit boards, for prototyping and manufacturing. Validate the mechanical designs with mechanical fit check. Convert ECAD models to MCAD models. Create documentation for assembly instruction. This is an estimated 6-12 month Contingent/Temporary position in Santa Clara CA and offered through Volt Technical Resources which is located in Scottsdale, AZ. We are among the largest IT Staffing Companies in the US for contingent/temporary and direct hire placements and support many of the top rated Engineering and IT companies in the USA. Requirements: Mechanical Engineer Qualifications: Pro/E competency with minimum 5 years experience and experience of Pro/E Wildfire 4.0 / 5.0. Proficient in Finite Element Analysis using Abaqus or Ansys. In-depth knowledge of Mechanical Design of PCBs, Electronics Air Cooling and Liquid Cooling Systems, as well as the heat sink retention mechanisms. Experience with Sheet Metal, CNC Machining, Extrusion and Lathing Manufacturing processes. Education: Master's of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Thermal/Fluid Sciences. Bonus Skills: Experience and knowledge of Pro/E modules (Pro/Sheet Metal, Pro/Cabling, Pro/Mechanica, etc.) Strong practical knowledge of Mechanical Systems. Proficient in Allegro. How to Apply: Please email your resume to Volt at: resumeAZ304085@volt.com and reference the following job number and job title in your subject line to ensure it gets routed to the correct Recruiter to readily discuss this job with you: 304085-10013-13-305997 - Mechanical Design Engineer - Pro/E, Finite Element Analysis and include the website name where you saw this posting listed. Our Recruiter will initiate a phone call to you and give you immediate consideration should your resume meet the job requirements. Please rest assured that if your resume matches what is reflected in this job posting, you should receive a phone call from a Volt Recruiter to discuss this position with you. Volt has a talented and optimistic staffing team focused on the quality of your career. Volt has over 60 years of staffing experience. We work with many of the Fortune 500 and 1000 companies to provide workforce solutions. We offer many direct hire full-time positions as well as many contingent/temporary positions. We offer our Workers competitive pay and benefits, as well as educational programs and re-deployment assistance. Volt is a publicly owned Corporation with shares trading on the over-the-counter market: http://www.otcmarkets.com under the trading symbol "VISI". To learn more about Volt, please visit: http://www.volt.com and to see more of our job postings, please visit: http://jobs.volt.com Volt is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Location: Santa Clara, CA Type: CONTRACT Duration: 180 - 365 Days Pay Rate: DOE Contact: Recruitment Delivery Center 8955 E. Pinnacle Peak Rd., Ste. 104 Scottsdale, AZ 85255 PH: 623/207-8666 FX: 480/563-2327 Keywords: Engineering