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Mechanical Designer

Actalent
Fairmont, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 8/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/26/2026
Job Title: Mechanical DesignerJob Description

Join our team as a Mechanical Designer, where you will be pivotal in providing drafting and design work using SolidWorks and AutoCAD. You will have the opportunity to understand and contribute to the function and design of our diverse product lines. Collaborate with our design team to create and refine new and existing equipment, produce detailed drawings for manufacturing and field assembly, and ensure all standards and best practices are applied.

Responsibilities
  • Provide drafting and design (CAD) work using SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
  • Understand the function and design of product lines.
  • Collaborate with the design team on new and existing equipment.
  • Produce equipment models and detailed drawings for manufacturing and field assembly.
  • Review and accurately update drawings created by others.
  • Apply drafting standards and best practices.
  • Participate in peer review processes by reviewing models and drawings.
  • Occasionally travel to job sites.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Essential Skills
  • Proficient in AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
  • Minimum of three years of designer experience.
  • Two-year drafting and design technical certificate, degree, or equivalent.
  • Experience with mechanical design.
  • Ability to take initiative and work with minimal supervision.
  • Familiarity with engineering change notice and ERP systems.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
  • Knowledge of PDM and ERP software.
  • Experience in agriculture, material handling, material blending, or the fertilizer industry.
  • Qualities such as productivity, dependability, resourcefulness, efficiency, and professionalism.
Work Environment

The role is office-based, supporting computer design with occasional trips to the shop floor. The work schedule is Monday to Friday, from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. The office is located upstairs, within the engineering department. The work environment is relaxed, with a culture that encourages wearing jeans and t-shirts. We engage in fun activities, such as tournaments and catered lunches, offering a unique opportunity to develop projects and witness your results firsthand as machines are tested before shipping.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Fairmont, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60000.00 - $60000.00/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.

401k, health, dental, vision

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Fairmont,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 8, 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 : $60,000

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