• Mechatronics Engineer

    Actalent (Grand Haven, MI)


    Job Title: Mechatronics EngineerJob Description

     

    Join a leading company in the heavy trucking industry, focusing on truck landing gear and coupling equipment. We seek a Mechatronics Engineer to ensure designs meet U.S. standards, handle customer installations, and troubleshoot. This role involves integrating sensors, mechanical, and electrical components for automatic couplers without direct design work but includes product development and design reviews using Creo.

    Responsibilities

    + Ensure designs adhere to U.S. standards.

    + Handle customer installations and troubleshooting.

    + Integrate sensors, mechanical, and electrical components for automatic couplers.

    + Conduct product development and design reviews using Creo.

    + Travel to customer sites for installations, approximately 5-15% annually.

    Essential Skills

    + 5-10 years of mechatronics engineering experience in mechanical and electrical design and testing.

    + Proficiency in Creo or ProE CAD software.

    + Experience with sensor technology in the automotive or heavy trucking industry.

    + Knowledge of FMEA, machine design, and manufacturing processes.

    + Understanding of CAN Bus systems.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Engineering degree preferred; candidates with an associate degree and relevant experience will be considered.

    + Strong mechanical and electrical knowledge, including wiring and voltage.

    + Enjoys tinkering and fixing things.

    + Experience in machine design and manufacturing within the automotive or heavy trucking sector.

     

    Work Environment

     

    This primarily on-site role offers 1 to 2 days of remote work if needed after a training period.

     

    The company boasts a large manufacturing facility with a collaborative environment, including a team of 12 design engineers.

     

    Employees benefit from a well-equipped breakroom with snacks.

     

    Some travel to customer sites is required, with travel frequency at approximately 5-15%.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $43.00 - $52.00/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 Grand Haven,MI.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Oct 17, 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.