Mechanical Design Engineer (Mfg. Test Solutions)

HIRING ASAP! If interested in more information/direct feedback, please reach out to me directly at ghilson@actalentservices. com and attach your resume and contact information.

Below are some details about the position:

• BENEFITS:YES
• PAY: $50-54 an hour depending on experience
• SCHEDULE: On-site in North Reading, MA. Ability to commute to Westborough, MA, 5 days per week

Job Description:

Join a fast-paced manufacturing test engineering team focused on developing innovative automated and manual test solutions for complex mechanical and robotic systems. This role involves close collaboration with cross-functional engineering and operations teams to design, prototype, iterate, and deploy test equipment that improves manufacturing quality, accuracy, and throughput. The position offers high visibility and the opportunity to see designs directly implemented in a production environment.

• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders including R&D, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Quality to define design requirements for test equipment
• Demonstrate strong engineering rigor through thorough analysis and documentation
• Execute projects from concept through production, including specifications, design requirements, prototyping, testing, validation, and simplification
• Validate concepts using engineering models, hand calculations, and physical prototypes
• Perform static and dynamic analysis on mechanical systems using FEA tools (ANSYS or SolidWorks Simulation) and hand calculations
• Design mechanical subsystems integrated with industrial automation components such as motors, actuators, sensors, and safety systems
• Create comprehensive design documentation, including requirements, functional specifications, drawings, validation plans and reports, future iterations, compliance documentation, and preventative maintenance materials

MUST HAVES:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent) with 5 years of relevant experience
• Proven experience scoping, designing, and analyzing mechanical and electro-mechanical systems
• Strong understanding of Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) principles
• Proficiency in SolidWorks
• Hands-on experience with rapid prototyping methods, including machining, sheet metal, weldments, and additive manufacturing
• Experience using PLM software and managing engineering change processes

NICE TO HAVE SKILLS:

• Experience designing and troubleshooting complex mechanical, electro-mechanical, or pneumatic systems
• Experience with ProE/Creo for part design, advanced assemblies, configuration management, and drawing creation is a plus
• Excellent technical documentation skills, including creation of clear and concise drawings
• Experience with PLM systems such as Oracle Agile, PTC Windchill, or SolidWorks PDM
• Knowledge of high-volume manufacturing processes

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

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)

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

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 13, 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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Salary : $50 - $54