Entry Level Engineer

Description

We are seeking an Entry-Level Mechanical Engineer or Engineering Technician to support engineering documentation and manufacturing projects. This position is ideal for someone with strong SolidWorks skills, mechanical aptitude, and experience working with engineering drawings and physical components. Responsibilities -Create and update 2D and 3D drawings in SolidWorks -Measure components and assemblies using calipers and other precision measuring tools -Develop and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) -Document parts, assemblies, and technical specifications -Support engineering and manufacturing teams with technical documentation Qualifications: -Proficiency with SolidWorks -Experience using calipers and other precision measuring tools -Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings -Strong attention to detail and documentation skills -Experience creating engineering drawings and BOMs -Familiarity with mechanical assemblies and components -Strong organizational and problem-solving skills -Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related Engineering discipline

Skills

solidworks, calipers, reverse engineering, product development, prototype design

Top Skills Details

solidworks,calipers

Additional Skills & Qualifications

N/A

Experience Level

Entry Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Costa Mesa, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $31.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 Costa Mesa,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 2, 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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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.

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San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.