Mechanical Engineer III – Test & Automation

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: $40-48 an hour depending on experience
• SCHEDULE: On-Site. Must commute to North Reading, MA and Westborough, MA 5 days/week
• DURATION: 7 month contract with potential for extension

Overview:

Mechanical Engineer will ensure products leave manufacturing fully tested and validated. Work involves collaboration with test, process, controls, and design engineers to:

• Design and execute testing solutions (manual and automated)
• Prototype and iterate designs
• Fabricate components
• Test equipment in real-world environments

Group: Manufacturing Test and Controls Engineering

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with R&D, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality teams
• Perform engineering analysis and maintain documentation
• Work professionally with SolidWorks
• Execute full product lifecycle: concept → design → prototyping → testing → validation
• Conduct engineering modeling and hand calculations
• Perform FEA (ANSYS or SolidWorks Simulation)
• Design mechanical subsystems (motors, actuators, sensors, safety systems)
• Create documentation (design specs, drawings, validation plans, compliance, maintenance)

MUST HAVES:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• 4 years of Mechanical Engineering experience with strong engineering fundamentals
• Hands-on experience in design, prototyping, build, and iteration (rapid prototyping)
• Experience with SolidWorks and SolidWorks PDM
• Experience with PLM systems
• Ability to commute full-time onsite (North Reading & Westborough, MA)
• Strong organizational, planning, and communication skills (written & verbal)

NICE TO HAVES:

• Knowledge of electromechanical and control systems
• Experience with Oracle Agile PLM

This is a Contract position based out of Westborough, MA.

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $48.74/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 Westborough,MA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 7, 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 : $40 - $49