Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer - Manufacturing Test SolutionsJob Description

Join our dynamic Manufacturing Test team and shape the future of manufacturing innovation! Collaborate with a cross-functional team of test process controls and design engineers to develop cutting-edge automated and manual test solutions for diverse robotic systems. Design, prototype, iterate, and deploy solutions that directly enhance the quality, accuracy, and speed of our manufacturing operations. See your solutions make a tangible impact on the business and thrive in our fast-paced, startup-like environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with multiple stakeholders such as R&D, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality to determine key design considerations for test equipment design, fabrication, and implementation.

• Exhibit role model behavior of thorough engineering analysis and manage projects from a basic concept to production, including developing specifications, design requirements, prototyping, testing, validation, and simplification.

• Validate concepts through engineering modeling, hand calculations, and prototypes.

• Perform static and dynamic analysis on mechanical systems using both FEA (Ansys or SolidWorks Simulation) and hand calculations.

• Design mechanical subsystems with industrial automation systems such as motors, actuators, sensors, and safety systems.

• Create design documentation including requirements, engineering design process, functional specifications, drawings, design validation plans/reports, future iterations, compliance, and preventative maintenance.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent and 5+ years of relevant work experience.

• Proven experience in scoping, designing, and analyzing mechanical and electro-mechanical systems.

• Strong understanding of Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) principles.

• Proficiency in SolidWorks. Experience with ProE/Creo for part design, advanced assemblies, configuration management, and drawing creation is a plus.

• Hands-on experience with rapid prototyping methods such as machining, sheet metal, weldments, and additive manufacturing.

• Proficiency with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software and change management processes.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience designing and troubleshooting complex mechanical, electro-mechanical, or pneumatic systems.

• Excellent technical documentation skills, including creating clear and concise drawings.

• Experience with PLM systems such as Oracle Agile, PTC Windchill, and SolidWorks PDM.

• Knowledge of volume manufacturing processes.

Work Environment

The position requires flexibility to commute to Westborough, MA, 5 days a week. The role is situated in a fast-paced and innovative environment that encourages collaboration and continuous improvement.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of North Reading, MA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $54.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in North Reading,MA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 7, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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