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Description

The primary role of the R&D Mechatronics Engineer is to lead the conceptualization and technical development of next-generation packaging platforms and supporting automation systems. This involves designing, simulating, and building packaging machinery and automation that simplifies the fulfillment network, reduces delivery times, and exceeds customer packaging expectations.

Key job responsibilities

- Conceptualize, develop, and simulate new packaging machinery and automation designs

- Execute the electrical design workstreams encompassing the panel design, motor & drive sizing, electrical load calculations, system I/O architecture and layout, wireway placement and design, safety/guarding, and incorporation ancillary systems at the project / platform level while ensuring the technical, cost and timeline objectives are achieved

- Deliver engineering workstreams including panel design and layout, power calculations, safety analysis and compliance with appropriate regulations (UL, CSA, CE, etc..) electrical schematics, electrical hardware selection including HMI, PLC, servo axis controllers and drives, VFD’s and I/O racks

- Partner with with the Mechanical Engineering member(s), ensure project documentation is complete and scalable for electrical schematics, BOM, I/O’s and subsystem programs

- Support the project team in the safety certification of the project / platform (CE, UL, CSA, TUV, etc..)

- Monitor and leverage new technologies to improve functionality

Qualifications:

- 4+ years of working in mechanical engineering or equivalent experience

- Experience with prototyping and implementation

- 3+ years packaging machinery development experience

- Proven experience in advanced motion control platforms including but not limited to linear drives, high axis count servo platforms, and robotics

- Proficiency in 3D design and simulation software

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $56.00 - $60.00/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 Westborough,MA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 13, 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.