What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Design Engineer position at Actalent?
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Mechanical Design Engineer to join our Accelerator team. This position involves supporting the design and development of mechanical components, assemblies, and systems from concept through production. The ideal candidate will possess a solid foundation in mechanical design, strong CAD skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively across engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams.
Responsibilities- Design and develop mechanical components, assemblies, and systems.
- Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure design feasibility.
- Utilize CAD software to create detailed designs.
- Test and analyze designs, making necessary adjustments based on test results.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of design processes.
- Proficiency in Solidworks.
- Experience with designing, testing, and redesigning parts based on test analysis.
- 2 - 4 years of relevant experience.
- Familiarity with finite element analysis (FEA) or simulation tools, such as ANSYS.
- Experience with design for manufacturability (DFM) and design for assembly (DFA).
- Experience with PDM/PLM systems, such as Solidworks PDM or Windchill.
- Ability to design test fixtures.
The position offers a hybrid work environment with the expectation to be onsite from Monday to Thursday and the option to work from home on Fridays unless business needs require presence onsite. The company fosters a highly collaborative environment. As a fast-growing renewable energy company, it is a leader in the solar tracker space and is becoming a leader in the eBOS and overall energy platform solutions.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Fremont, CA.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $45.00 - $60.00/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 TypeThis is a hybrid position in Fremont,CA.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Feb 26, 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.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
Salary : $45 - $60