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Job Title: Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a talented Mechanical Engineer to join our dynamic team. The primary responsibility of this role is the mechanical development of electro-mechanical products. This position involves handling R&D hardware, firmware, software, and complete solutions projects as part of a cross-functional team. The Mechanical Engineer will collaborate with team members and other R&D teams in the design, development, and validation of complete Smart Grid solutions.

Responsibilities

+ Perform mechanical system and component design utilizing solid modeling CAD tools.

+ Create detailed drawings of parts and assemblies using CAD tools.

+ Calculate and layout dimensions, angles, curvature of parts, materials to be used, and relationship of various parts to entire structure.

+ Ensure mechanical development is created per schedule and per cost objectives.

+ Generate BOMs and ECOs.

+ Support the development of products from inception to production-ready capacity.

+ Interact with internal and outside suppliers to procure, deliver, and implement parts and designs.

+ Troubleshoot and find corrective actions for 'in the field' products that may experience failures.

+ Contribute to component and/or solution design, development, documentation, and validation.

+ Work on agile development teams, collaborating with multiple cross-discipline architecture teams to develop hardware and software components as part of Smart Grid solutions.

+ Participate in recruitment, development, and mentoring of junior engineers.

+ Contribute to area-specific continuous improvement initiatives.

+ Contribute to innovative technology and solutions development and/or validation.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or relevant field.

+ 1-5 years of electromechanical design experience

+ 3D modeling experience

Work Environment

The work environment consists of a close-knit group of colleagues. Standard working hours are from 8 am to 5 pm.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Lafayette, IN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $74000.00 - $100000.00/yr.

employees are offered a comprehensive and competitive package of benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, and a 401(k)-retirement plan featuring a generous company match incentive. Additionally, we offer three (3) weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO) as well as eleven (11) paid holidays. We also offer a tuition reimbursement program, optional pet insurance, supplemental medical coverage and a host of other perks to ensure the health, wellness, and enrichment of our team members.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Lafayette,IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 18, 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.