Mechanical Engineer

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer

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Job Description

Join our team as a Mechanical Engineer where you will be responsible for designing and developing mechanical components and assemblies specifically for PCB manufacturing. Your role will include reverse engineering existing components, reviewing customer designs, and creating manufacturable solutions. You will apply engineering principles to create original designs, utilizing CAD tools like Fusion 360 and Creo. Additionally, programming skills may be applied to support design automation and data manipulation. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate closely with engineering teammates and project ownership while supporting large, ongoing projects with evolving design requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical components and assemblies related to PCB manufacturing
• Perform reverse engineering of existing components and customer-supplied designs
• Review customer designs, modify data, and create manufacturable solutions
• Create original designs based on project requirements and engineering principles
• Utilize engineering and design software such as Fusion 360, Creo, or similar CAD tools
• Apply programming skills as needed to support design, automation, or data manipulation
• Collaborate closely with engineering teammates and ownership on active projects
• Think creatively and 'outside the box' to solve unique technical challenges
• Support large, ongoing projects with evolving design requirements

Essential Skills

• Mechanical engineering background with expertise in design and design software
• Experience in reverse engineering and data manipulation
• Familiarity with PCB manufacturing processes
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and blueprints
• Proficiency in CAD tools such as Fusion 360 and Creo

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 1–2 years of mechanical engineering or design experience (more experience welcomed)
• Hands-on experience with CAD/design software
• Exposure to or interest in programming
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to interpret, manipulate, and generate technical data and designs
• Comfortable working in a small, fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Experience in reverse engineering or manufacturing environments
• Familiarity with electronics manufacturing and Ohm's Law

Work Environment

This position is based in a manufacturing setting with approximately 30 employees. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The company offers a collaborative, hands-on environment where engineers are involved in every phase of design, testing, and production. This role provides a long-term opportunity for growth within a company that supports cutting-edge electrical projects, including engineering, assembly, testing, and builds.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Wappingers Falls, NY.

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $40.00/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 Wappingers Falls,NY.

This position is anticipated to close on May 26, 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.

Salary : $25 - $40