Job Title: Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the design of cutting-edge systems, mechanisms, and components for custom automated machinery and tools. This role involves spearheading the integration of robotics, sensors, and other automation peripherals, ensuring project budgets and schedules are met, and providing mentorship to junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of systems, mechanisms, and components for custom automated machinery and tools.
• Develop, improve, and drive best practices and standards continuously.
• Integrate off-the-shelf and custom robotics, actuation, sensors, vision systems, and other automation peripherals.
• Meet project budgets and schedules and coordinate progress with project managers and other stakeholders.
• Create 3D CAD models and 2D drawings of designs.
• Provide training and mentorship to other Engineers including reviewing and approving their work.
• Guide the production team during the build and commissioning of machines.
• Validate designs by building and testing prototypes when necessary.
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary teams on controls and software integration.
• Manage external suppliers and coordinate with customers to refine and align on project requirements.
• Support equipment deployment at customer sites as needed.

• 6 years designing custom automated equipment.
• Mastery of SolidWorks or equivalent CAD software.
• Proficiency in engineering drawings, tolerances, and GD&T, Y14.5M-2009.
• Extensive knowledge of materials and fabrication processes such as machining and welding.
• Proficiency with controls and software concepts.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven expertise in designing fixtures, jigs, and other tooling.

• BS or higher degree in engineering field preferred.
• 8 years in a mechanical design role in custom industrial automation and/or machine building.
• Understanding of CE, NFPA 79, and SEMI S8 compliance.
• Direct experience troubleshooting automated equipment.
• Ability to specify vision equipment, including lens, lighting, filters, and sensors.

This position offers a fast-paced, hands-on, and collaborative work environment within a services company that specializes in turnkey custom automation. The role involves developing automated systems from the ground up, including customization, design, fabrication, programming, and debugging, all conducted in-house.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Simi Valley, California.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $130000.00/yr.

health, dental, vision, 401k, life insurance policy, short and long term disability, employee assistance program, PTO, Vacation, Sick

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Simi Valley,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 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 : $100,000 - $130,000