For further inquiries regarding the following opportunity, please contact our Talent Specialist, Hari at (224) 303-4498
Title: Field Mechanical Commissioning Engineer - Hybrid
Location: Charlotte, NC
Duration: 12 Months
Remote home base with 80% travel both domestic and international
Duration:
Now - End of Q4 2028
Only W2 candidates are eligible for this position. Third-party or C2C candidates will not be considered.
Description:
Summary
The Integrator Support - Mechanical role provides hands-on mechanical oversight and technical support across multiple integrator sites to ensure equipment is built, installed, and commissioned in accordance with design requirements. The position supports fabrication quality, issue resolution, development activities, and vendor coordination while maintaining consistent mechanical standards and execution across the project.
Purpose of the Role
Support development and commissioning of automated manufacturing equipment for fiber optic component assembly.
Act as the technical bridge between the client development team and equipment vendors/integrators.
Travel Requirements
Expected %:
50% Integrators - 30% Hickory
Location(s):
Integrator sites (Scotland and Canada), Hickory, and occasional remote work
Heavy travel is the biggest consideration.
Travel mainly between Hickory, NC, Canada and Scotland.
Hickory-based candidate is preferred.
Remote candidates can be considered, with preference toward Eastern/Central time zones.
Charlotte-area candidates can also make sense because of access to Hickory and international flights.
Travel expenses are reimbursable.
Responsibilities / Expectation
Development & Engineering:
Support mechanical design execution and development activities
Assist with development systems and test-bed activities
Represent mechanical leadership when primary resources are unavailable
Support technical communications with integrators
Ensure consistency of guidance provided across multiple vendors?
Fabrication & FAT:
Monitor fabrication progress at integrator sites
Support mechanical issue resolution
Provide field observations and feedback to project leadership
Help verify fabrication quality and alignment with design intent
Coordinate with mechanical leads supporting both vendor teams?
Commission & SAT:
Support installation and startup planning as required
Provide mechanical support for field issues and escalations
Assist with deployment readiness activities
Project Closure:
Support verification of final mechanical documentation
Review as-built documentation and redline incorporation
Assist in ensuring equipment documentation accurately reflects delivered systems
Support transfer of mechanical information to plant operations?
Miscellaneous:
Reduce travel burden on existing mechanical leads
Support both integrators rather than being permanently assigned to only one vendor
Maintain consistency in technical expectations across vendors
Assist with development-line activities occurring concurrently with vendor execution
Provide additional mechanical capacity during peak project periods
Education/Experience
Minimum of a BS in Mechanical Engineering. Mechatronics or related Stem Field
7+ years experience supporting fabrication, assembly, installation, or integration activities associated with process manufacturing equipment/automation
Top 4 Main Responsibilities
1. Interpret complex mechanical designs
2. Audit/judge equipment builds and workmanship
3. Perform/support floor-level mechanical troubleshooting
4. Test, validate and sign off equipment against requirements.
Skills Required
Strong mechanical aptitude
Ability to evaluate mechanical execution and workmanship
Ability to communicate effectively with integrators and engineering teams
Familiarity with development systems, testing activities, and equipment builds
Ability to travel extensively as project needs require
Top Skills
Strong Mechanical Engineering / mechanical equipment background.
Experience working with equipment vendors or system integrators.
Able to interpret mechanical designs, drawings and concepts and validate the vendor's solution.
Experience with equipment build, testing, installation and mechanical troubleshooting.
Manufacturing automation or small/precision component assembly experience is highly relevant.
Skills Desired:
Prior integrator-support experience
Experience with machine assembly and mechanical troubleshooting
Familiarity with multiple vendor environments
Ability to support development test beds and prototype equipment
Cross-functional awareness of controls and system integration concept
Interview Process:
30 minute initial screening with manager via Teams
90 minute panel interview via Teams (candidate to present on 1 or 2 previous projects, and skills/experience)
About us:
DivIHN
, the 'IT Asset Performance Services' organization, provides Professional Consulting, Custom Projects, and Professional Resource Augmentation services to clients in the Mid-West and beyond. The strategic characteristics of the organization are Standardization, Specialization, and Collaboration.
DivIHN is an equal opportunity employer. DivIHN does not and shall not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status.