Mechanical Design Engineer

Senior Mechanical Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to design and develop complex mechanical systems for advanced industrial and high-technology products. This role will work across the full product development lifecycle, from concept and prototyping through validation and manufacturing, while collaborating closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical assemblies, precision components, and structural systems for complex electromechanical products.
• Drive product development activities including concept generation, CAD design, prototyping, testing, validation, and production release.
• Apply engineering principles including GD&T, tolerance analysis, materials selection, and thermal/mechanical design.
• Collaborate with electrical, software, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams to ensure successful product integration.
• Participate in design reviews and product risk assessments, and support continuous improvement efforts related to manufacturability, reliability, and cost.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership on key projects.
• Work with suppliers and manufacturing partners to support product development and production.
• Troubleshoot design, manufacturing, and field issues through structured root cause analysis and corrective actions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• 8 years of experience in mechanical product development, preferably within industrial equipment, automation, robotics, instrumentation, aerospace, medical device, or other high-technology industries.
• Strong proficiency with SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD platforms and PDM systems.
• Experience with thermal management, structural analysis, materials engineering, and precision mechanical design.
• Proven track record of bringing complex products from concept through production.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Experience working in regulated, high-reliability, or performance-driven engineering environments is a plus.

This is a Permanent position based out of Scotts Valley, CA.

The pay range for this position is $120000.00 - $140000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 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 Scotts Valley,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 2, 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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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 process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

Salary : $120,000 - $140,000