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Job Title: Mechatronics EngineerJob Description

We are seeking a passionate Mechatronics Engineer to innovate and optimize automation for premium ammunition reloading equipment. This role involves designing controls, circuits, and motor systems, both for backend operations and front-end user interfaces. You will utilize your mechanical design skills for motor controls, small mechanisms, and kinematics to create and enhance tools for a discerning community of users.

Responsibilities

+ Design and develop products and accessories in CAD, ensuring functionality, durability, and user experience.

+ Generate detailed 3D models and technical drawings for electronic and robotic automated functionality.

+ Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Production teams to enhance product designs.

+ Leverage in-house and supplier resources to explore new systems and processes.

+ Conduct testing to validate product designs, ensuring they meet performance standards and industry regulations.

+ Utilize fabrication and rapid prototyping skills to build product samples and test new production strategies.

+ Provide design support during the manufacturing process, including troubleshooting and problem-solving for manufacturability.

+ Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including production, quality assurance, and product management, to ensure successful project outcomes.

Essential Skills

+ Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics, Robotics Engineering, or a related field, or demonstrated professional experience.

+ 3-5+ years in product design, automated motor control, and complex mechanical assemblies.

+ Proficiency in electronics, PLCs, and control languages such as C++, Arduino, Raspberry Pi.

+ Strong proficiency in SolidWorks and CAD-based design, prototyping, and testing.

+ Experience in engaging users and analyzing the broader user experience.

+ Experience in testing and validation of mechanical products.

+ Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience in the ammunition, firearms, or outdoor equipment industry.

+ Deep understanding of ammunition reloading and related products.

+ Hands-on hobbies involving automotive, metal forming, off-roading, competitive shooting, and gun enthusiasm.

+ Experience in short turn product development lifecycle from a small company or startup environment.

Work Environment

The role involves working in a desk/office setting, but also spending time on the manufacturing floor and with prototype parts and assemblies. You will work in test labs performing environmental testing such as shock, vibration, and structural testing.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $43.67 - $52.88/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 Scottsdale,AZ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 19, 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 [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.