Mechanical Designer

Job Title: Mechanical DesignerJob Description

We are seeking a mid-level Mechanical Design Technician to support new product development and manufacturing activities for a local smart building technology company. In this hands-on role, you will help build, test, and refine mechanical components and assemblies during active manufacturing and product launch phases. You will use your mechanical mindset and CAD expertise, ideally in Creo, to contribute to both design and testing efforts in a fast-paced engineering environment that is heavily involved in manufacturing tooling and production support.

Responsibilities

• Support product testing activities by setting up and breaking down mechanical test fixtures.

• Execute mechanical and functional tests according to established engineering plans and procedures.

• Assist with prototyping efforts and iterative design validation for new and existing products.

• Document test results clearly and report findings to engineering teams for further analysis and improvement.

• Create and modify detailed CAD models and engineering drawings for mechanical components and assemblies, including sheet metal and plastic parts.

• Support component and assembly design with a strong focus on design for assembly and manufacturability.

• Assist in the design of manufacturing tooling for major projects and ongoing initiatives.

• Collaborate closely with mechanical, electrical, and development engineers on new product development and launch activities.

• Provide hands-on support on the manufacturing floor while products are actively being built.

• Assist engineering teams during tooling build, validation, and refinement phases.

• Support semi-autonomous engineering groups responsible for standard and custom tooling.

• Contribute to new product development and product launch projects within a primarily mechanical engineeringfocused team.

• Participate in heavy manufacturing tooling and production support efforts for a major ongoing initiative.

Essential Skills

• Experience using CAD software for mechanical design, with strong preference for Creo.

• Proficiency in 3D modeling and the creation of detailed engineering drawings.

• Experience working with manufacturing and tooling in a production environment.

• Working knowledge of mechanical component and assembly design principles.

• Familiarity with machining, tooling, and design for assembly practices.

• Ability to support hands-on mechanical testing, prototyping, and assembly activities.

• Comfort working in a fast-paced engineering environment with active manufacturing and product launches.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with Creo as a primary CAD platform is strongly preferred.

• Background in SolidWorks or other CAD platforms, with transferable 3D design skills.

• Exposure to AutoCAD for design and drafting is a plus, but not required.

• Familiarity with GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) is nice to have, but not required.

• Experience creating detailed drawings for mechanical components and assemblies.

• Experience providing mechanical assembly and testing support.

• Experience in tooling design for manufacturing processes.

• Associates degree in a relevant field is preferred, but not required.

• Interest in a long-term role that combines design work with hands-on engineering and manufacturing support.

Work Environment

This position is based fully onsite at a campus-style facility with a primarily mechanical engineeringfocused team and regular interaction with development and electrical engineering groups. You will work in a fast-paced environment engaged in new product development, product launch projects, and heavy involvement in manufacturing tooling and production support. The role is hands-on, with frequent time spent around active manufacturing lines, tooling builds, and testing setups. The company offers a long-term opportunity with a mix of design and practical engineering work, along with benefits that include paid time off such as two weeks of PTO and eight billable holidays. The environment emphasizes collaboration, continuous improvement, and close coordination between engineering and manufacturing teams.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Coopersburg, PA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $40.00/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 Coopersburg,PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 9, 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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