Mechatronics Engineer (Entry Level)

As a Mechatronics Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in designing and building commissioning and test fixtures that integrate mechanical and electrical components. Your work will help standardize hookups, reduce setup times, and minimize user errors. This role involves defining and documenting commissioning workflows, developing repeatable test methods, and supporting early builds to identify and recommend design improvements.

• Design and build commissioning/test fixtures with mechanical and electrical integration.
• Define and document commissioning workflows including setup steps, test sequences, acceptance criteria, and troubleshooting guidance.
• Develop and validate repeatable test methods and translate them into consistent processes.
• Create and maintain technician-ready documentation such as work instructions, checklists, and visual guides.
• Support bring-up and early builds by identifying failure modes and recommending design improvements.
• Drive iteration by prototyping quickly, testing with real users, and refining fixture designs.
• Support transfer of fixtures/processes to a contract manufacturer or remote team as needed.

• Mechanical engineering and mechatronics expertise.
• Proficiency in Solidworks and mechanical design.
• Experience with motors and sensor technology.
• Hands-on ability to design and debug electromechanical systems.
• Experience in building fixtures or test setups and creating documentation and training materials.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and comfort working in a lab or production-like environment.

• Experience with industrial automation components such as PLCs, motor drives, and sensors.
• Familiarity with DFM/DFT principles and production scaling considerations.
• Basic CAD skills and experience working with fabrication vendors.
• Experience collaborating with CM partners and creating transfer packages.

This role offers the opportunity to work in a start-up environment with the stability of solid financial backing. Enjoy daily free lunch, catered meals twice a week, and access to a snack and beer fridge after 4 PM. Engage in a lively work culture with a game room, ping pong tournaments, and frequent swag giveaways. With no dedicated R&D group, you will be part of the entire product life cycle, offering a great opportunity to contribute to new designs and product development from scratch.

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

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $42.00/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 Bedford,MA.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 25, 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 due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $35 - $42