What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Engineer position at Actalent?
Job Description
We are seeking a skilled Mechanical Design Engineer to support the development and improvement of engineering products and processes. This role involves designing, modeling, and testing new product concepts while ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards. The Design Engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams, present designs to stakeholders, and maintain accurate engineering documentation throughout the product lifecycle.
Responsibilities
- Design, model, and test new product concepts.
- Ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop engineering solutions.
- Present design concepts to stakeholders effectively.
- Maintain accurate engineering documentation throughout the product lifecycle.
- Proficiency in SolidWorks.
- Experience in mechanical equipment design and optimization.
- Familiarity with gears, motors, pumps, and conveying systems.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering.
- At least 4 years of experience in mechanical design engineering.
- Experience in design for manufacturing.
The work environment is family-oriented, fostering a culture where employees often wear multiple hats, encouraging versatility and adaptability. The industry is dynamic and fun, reflecting the company's lively culture. Typical office hours are from 7:45 AM/8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with the office closing at noon every Friday. Employees enjoy 2 weeks of vacation and 7 paid holidays.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Lincoln, NE.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $85000.00 - $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)
This is a fully onsite position in Lincoln,NE.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Apr 7, 2026.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:
- Hiring diverse talent
- Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
- Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
- Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000 extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.
Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.
Salary : $85,000 - $100,000