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Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Description:

Join a leading producer in material handling and robotics system integration as a Mechanical Design Engineer. This role is based at a growing facility focusing on custom automation engineering in Greenfield, Indiana. Collaborate with internal teams, customers, and suppliers to enhance efficiency through tailored material-handling equipment.

Responsibilities

+ Develop 3D models and detailed engineering drawings for custom equipment and system components.

+ Perform hand calculations and engineering analyses to validate design integrity and performance.

+ Create and maintain project documentation, including product specifications, testing procedures, and technical reports.

+ Participate in cross-functional design reviews and collaborate with larger engineering teams.

+ Estimate engineering effort required for assigned tasks and manage workload to meet project deadlines.

+ Troubleshoot design challenges and propose solutions with increasing autonomy.

+ Support prototype builds, testing, and design iterations as needed.

+ Communicate effectively with procurement, project managers, manufacturing teams, and external partners to ensure design intent is met.

Essential Skills

+ Bachelor's Degree within an engineering discipline.

+ 3-7 years of machine or automation equipment engineering experience.

+ 3+ years of 3D Modeling Design experience, preferably with steel, aluminum, stainless steel, and sheet metal using Solidworks or equivalent software.

+ Experience in stress analysis and GD&T.

+ 3+ years of 2D Drafting experience and familiarity with engineering materials, FEA, and DFMEA.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Machine design experience.

+ FEA (Finite Element Analysis) skills.

+ Solidworks Certification.

Work Environment

This is an onsite, first-shift role from Monday to Friday, with flexibility for remote work during life events post-training. The role involves 80% desk work and 20% shop floor troubleshooting to improve parts and assemblies. The environment is casual, with employees often wearing jeans. The team is expanding from 7 to 14 design engineers. The company is recognized as a premier employer in Greater Indianapolis.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Greenfield, IN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.46 - $43.27/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 Greenfield,IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 25, 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.