What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Engineer position at Actalent?
Sr. Mechanical Engineer
We’re looking for a Sr. Mechanical Engineer who’s ready to take the lead on complex design projects for custom packaging machinery. If you enjoy solving tough engineering problems, working with cross-functional teams, and making a real impact on how things are built and improved, this could be a great opportunity.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Leading mechanical design projects from start to finish, focusing on custom packaging systems.
- Helping the sales team with layout drawings and quotes that meet engineering specs.
- Working closely with manufacturing to make sure designs are practical and production-ready—this includes helping choose materials and processes.
- Supporting service and installation teams with technical advice, and occasionally providing on-site help.
- Making sure designs are easy to assemble and maintain by applying best practices.
- Creating and maintaining documentation like design reports, specs, and manuals.
- Solving packaging challenges using solid engineering principles—think stress/strain, vibration, pneumatics, and material analysis.
- Picking components that fit the project’s technical and physical needs.
- Designing with safety in mind and performing risk assessments.
- Developing new or custom modifications based on performance and size requirements.
- Working with other engineers, project managers, and stakeholders to fix issues and improve processes.
- Leading efforts to optimize designs and make them better over time.
What You’ll Need
- A bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering preferred.
- Solid understanding of manufacturing processes and industry standards for packaging machinery.
- Strong skills in Autodesk Inventor and Vault (or similar CAD tools).
- Experience designing pneumatic systems, machine design, or large assemblies.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $45.67 - $50.48/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 Sturtevant,WI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 17, 2025.
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 due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
Salary : $46 - $50
