• Mechanical Designer

    Actalent (Louisville, KY)


    Job Title: Mechanical Designer

    Job Description

    We are seeking a skilled Mechanical Designer proficient in SolidWorks to work on mechanical designs. The role involves designing control houses, boxes, and light signal structures for railroad crossings. You will be tasked with creating new product designs from scratch or modifying existing drawings to fulfill customer specifications.

    Responsibilities

    + Design control houses, boxes, and light signal structures for railroad crossings.

    + Create new product designs from scratch or modify existing designs as per customer requirements.

    + Collaborate with other engineers and designers to ensure design specifications are met.

    + Utilize SolidWorks, AutoCAD 3D, and 2D to carry out design tasks.

    Essential Skills

    + Proficiency in mechanical design.

    + Experience with SolidWorks.

    + Experience with AutoCAD 3D and 2D.

    + Knowledge of mechanical engineering and new product development.

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    + At least 1 year of experience with SolidWorks.

    + At least 1 year of experience with AutoCAD 3D and 2D.

    Work Environment

    Join a new and growing company in Louisville focused on the rail industry. You will work in a small team alongside one other engineer/designer, reporting to an Industry Expert who will provide training on industry standards and products. The company is committed to training employees on their industry and products, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Louisville, Kentucky.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $28.85 - $33.65/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 Louisville,KY.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Oct 10, 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.