• Mechanical Engineer

    Actalent (Rockville, MD)


    Job Title: Mechanical Engineer

    Job Description

    Seeking a talented individual with expertise in product design and mechanical engineering to join a dynamic team focused on designing electronic packaging solutions for handheld, tablet, and human-machine interface applications. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of printed circuit board layout mechanicals and mechanical design for rugged applications, as well as a keen interest in exploring innovative technologies in embedded electronics.

    Responsibilities

    + Design mechanical subsystems and components from concept through mass production, considering environmental factors, human factors, manufacturability, and cost.

    + Document designs with drawings and manage bills of material (BOM), ensuring traceability in PDM and ERP systems.

    + Test and validate mechanical designs against requirements, including conducting first article inspections (FAI).

    + Design mechanical fixtures for production test infrastructure, suitable for high volume mass production.

    + Monitor manufacturing and assembly quality, actively engaging in continuous improvement activities.

    + Manage manufacturer and vendor relationships, both domestic and international, and handle initial material requirements planning for prototypes.

    + Interface with global teams, managing design tradeoffs and reporting schedule and cost details to project management.

    Essential Skills

    + 3+ years of experience designing products for manufacturability and assembly, preferably using SolidWorks.

    + Solid understanding of product design and mechanical engineering for electronic packaging solutions.

    + Working knowledge of printed circuit board layout mechanicals and mechanical design for rugged applications.

    + Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, or a related technical field.

    + Experience with 3D CAD, preferably SolidWorks.

    + Working knowledge of various manufacturing processes, including injection molded plastics, sheet or machined metal designs, and 3D rapid manufacturing processes.

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    + Design for manufacturing (DFM) and six sigma/lean principles.

    + Expertise in human factors/user experience design and/or industrial design.

    + Experience with design for rugged applications (MIL-STD-810, IPxx, ATEX, etc).

    + Knowledge of electromechanical assemblies, including LCDs, batteries, antennas, PCBs, and buttons.

    + Experience with Product Data Management (PDM) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) tools, specifically SolidWorks and SAP.

    + Experience working under ISO9001 and/or AS9100 quality systems and ITAR export controls.

    Work Environment

    This role is based in Rockville, MD, and requires working fully in-person within a small, multi-disciplinary team. The company specializes in embedded electronics, industrial computing, IoT, and edge AI solutions, offering opportunities to work across various industries such as Aerospace, Defense, Medical Device, and Consumer Electronics.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Rockville, MD.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $110000.00/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 Rockville,MD.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Jan 16, 2026.

    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.