Mechanical Engineer

Job Title: Mechanical EngineerJob Description

We are seeking a skilled Mechanical Engineer to focus on the mechanical design and documentation for customer products and related tooling. The role involves developing designs that support both customer and internal manufacturing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop basic drawings of components and assemblies.

• Perform engineering computations and write/edit specifications.

• Create modified designs for new or existing products and tooling.

• Verify completed work, checking dimensions, materials, and quantities per the verification plan.

• Interact with vendors to ensure proper fabrication of mechanical components for products, testers, and tooling.

• Create and maintain basic engineering drawings.

• Assist in the assembly of tooling, test fixtures, and prototypes.

• Perform drafting and design duties such as tolerance analysis, material selection, and selection of fabrication methods.

• Provide assistance to hardware, software, PCB design, functional test, and ICT test for product, test, and tooling development.

• Contact and work with hardware, software, and equipment vendors.

• Follow project plans and report project status to leadership.

• Assist in project proposals and associated cost estimates.

• Assist with DFX reviews and create necessary documentation.

• Develop an understanding of Design For Excellence philosophy and promote it with customers.

• Communicate with customer technical personnel regarding technical issues.

• Communicate technical challenges and work with leadership to create and implement solutions.

• Work with customers to understand requirements regarding mechanical design.

• Work with Sustaining Engineering to assist in the development of products leveraging internal manufacturing and test processes.

• Assist in the development of advanced/new technologies.

• Participate in research for new design methods and tools.

• Assist in the coordination of mechanical engineering strategies for customers.

• Participate in continuous improvement activities with documentation, including a follow-up review with the team in a presentation format.

• Perform complex drafting and design duties such as tolerance analysis, material selection, and selection of fabrication methods.

Essential Skills

• Mechanical Engineer

• Sheet metal and plastic injection molding expertise

• Mechanical Design

• 3D Modeling

• CAD proficiency

• Electronic Packaging

• Solidworks

• PDM

• Mechatronics

• Tooling fixture design

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Must have a 4-year Engineering or Technical Degree, preferably in Mechanical Engineering or Physics.

Work Environment

The position involves working cross-functionally with a team of engineers, technicians, and designers. This role may be based out of Arden Hills, Winona, or Rochester.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $70.00/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 hybrid position in Rochester,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 22, 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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