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Job Title: Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

This role involves operating and maintaining lab equipment such as dynos, data loggers, oscilloscopes, and voltmeters. You will be responsible for servicing, repairing, and upgrading equipment, as well as assisting engineers with the installation and removal of car parts. The position requires hands-on experience with wrenching, particularly with cars, and includes responsibilities such as taking photos during parts installation/removal and test driving vehicles. Additionally, you may be required to fulfill the role of a shop manager and ensure the shop remains clean and organized.

Responsibilities

+ 3D modeling with solidworks to design parts and components for automotive vehicles

+ Operate and maintain lab equipment including dynos, data loggers, oscilloscopes, and voltmeters.

+ Service, repair, and upgrade equipment.

+ Assist engineers with installation and removal of car parts.

+ Capture photographs during parts installation/removal.

+ Conduct test drives of vehicles.

+ Perform secondary shop manager duties, ensuring cleanliness and organization.

+ Coordinate items entering and leaving the shop, including cars and products for testing.

+ Maintain safety standards when lifting cars, using PPE, and operating machinery.

Essential Skills

+ Competency in running lab equipment such as dynos, data loggers, oscilloscopes, and voltmeters.

+ Hands-on experience with wrenching, especially with cars.

+ Ability to maintain, service, repair, and upgrade equipment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Knowledge of SolidWorks is a plus.

+ Familiarity with Epicor is a plus.

+ Ability to manually fabricate and/or weld metal parts is a plus.

+ Organized and independent working style.

+ Safety-conscious mindset, including knowledge of safe car lifting and PPE usage.

Work Environment

The work environment includes managing and maintaining a clean and organized shop. You will be required to coordinate various items such as cars and products for testing. Safety is a priority, with expectations for proper use of PPE and machinery operation.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $50.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Oxnard,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 6, 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.