Mechanical Engineer II

This role involves designing and manufacturing automated packaging equipment for the pharmaceutical industry and general consumer products. The Mechanical Engineer II is responsible for creating mechanical designs that meet the technical, cost, and schedule criteria of projects. They will lead projects through design and serve as the primary technical contact throughout manufacturing, assembly, debugging, final acceptance, and service.

• Develop and design concepts in accordance with standards.
• Deliver projects within budget.
• Lead design teams effectively.
• Act as a technical expert and provide support.
• Implement product standards.

• Mechanical Design
• Proficiency in SolidWorks with at least 5 years of experience
• Experience in Machine Design and Automated Equipment for 5 years
• Project leadership skills with 5 years of experience in leading project teams or project management
• Experience with mechanisms, pneumatics, control devices, and manufacturing practices for 5 years

• BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred, with over 5 years of experience
• Alternatively, an AS Degree with over 10 years of experience
• Experience in the packaging industry is a plus
• Motion control experience is preferred but not required

The work environment is fast-paced with both high-volume and short-duration projects, averaging 6-10 weeks in length. Some projects may be longer. The role involves working primarily in an office or cubicle setting, with occasional visits to the production floor for machine troubleshooting. The team enjoys a close-knit, laid-back atmosphere with good benefits and typically half-day Fridays.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Minneapolis, MN.

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $55.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Minneapolis,MN.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 19, 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.

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