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Mechanical Designer

Actalent
Colmar, PA Contractor
POSTED ON 5/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/14/2026

Job Title: Mechanical Designer

Job Description

The Mechanical Designer plays a crucial role in designing, developing, and implementing mechanical solutions for projects and products. This position serves as a technical reference for the mechanical discipline, with responsibility for detailed engineering activities across the mechanical scope. The role encompasses the definition, study, and design of plant and equipment layouts, piping layouts, civil inputs, mechanical and piping supports, and mechanical equipment layout.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and implement mechanical solutions for projects and products.
  • Act as a technical reference for the mechanical discipline.
  • Conduct detailed engineering activities across the mechanical scope.
  • Define, study, and design plant and equipment layouts.
  • Design piping layouts, civil inputs, mechanical and piping supports.
  • Develop layouts for mechanical equipment.

Essential Skills

  • Strong experience in mechanical design and engineering.
  • Proficiency in CAD, including 2D and 3D design.
  • Experience with industrial machinery.
  • Expertise in new product development.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD, Solidworks, Inventor, or other similar software.
  • Design and development experience with large-scale industrial equipment.

Work Environment

The work environment involves utilizing advanced mechanical design software such as AutoCAD, Solidworks, and Inventor to develop solutions for large-scale industrial equipment. The role requires a focus on innovation and new product development within a collaborative team setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Colmar, PA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $100000.00/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 Colmar,PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 27, 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 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.

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