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Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

As a Mechanical Engineer, you will play a crucial role in designing and building custom machinery for packaging automation. You will lead the structure design and testing of various frameworks, collaborate on system design from CAD modeling to hands-on assembly, execute test plans to validate sensor data collection, and integrate off-the-shelf components into custom structures for data acquisition and machine functionality. You will support both new machine development and enhancements of existing equipment.

Responsibilities

+ Develop mechanical designs using SolidWorks, ensuring manufacturability and performance.

+ Focus on part and sub-assembly level, executing tasks independently with minimal oversight.

+ Apply Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles throughout the product lifecycle.

+ Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet project goals and timelines.

+ Use hand tools and lab equipment safely and effectively during prototyping and testing.

+ Maintain design documentation within PLM systems.

Essential Skills

+ Proficiency in SolidWorks for mechanical design.

+ Experience in mechanical design, new product development, and fabrication.

+ Ability to integrate sensors, perform assembly, and manage PLM systems.

+ Understanding of design for manufacturing principles.

+ Experience with test equipment and sheet metal, aluminum extrusion, and machine design.

+ Familiarity with GD&T is a plus.

Additional Skills

+ 5 – 10 years of experience in mechanical engineering.

+ Machine Design experience is preferred but not mandatory.

+ Strong foundation in mechanical concept development and system assembly.

+ Comfortable with sensor integration, mounting, and data validation.

Work Environment

The position is based in a lab environment within a dynamic group of engineers focused on developing automated solutions for packaging and sortation. The team is pioneering the first generation of capital equipment that integrates actuators, sensors, and custom mechanisms to revolutionize packaging systems. They are committed to sustainability, creating smarter and greener machines for the future.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $70.00/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 Oct 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.