Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Mechanical Engineer | Entry-Level to Early Career

Join a growing engineering team designing packaging and material handling equipment , including conveyor systems and large mechanical assemblies. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on machine design experience, receive structured training, and work on real-world projects with strong potential for career growth.

What You'll Do

• Design conveyor systems, packaging equipment, and other mechanical assemblies
• Create 3D models and detailed drawings using SolidWorks
• Develop shop/fabrication drawings and maintain BOMs
• Support projects from concept through manufacturing and assembly
• Apply mechanical design principles, including sheet metal design
• Collaborate with engineering and fabrication teams to solve design challenges
• Optimize designs for performance, manufacturability, and cost

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Minimum 3.5 GPA REQUIRED

SolidWorks experience (3D modeling & drafting)

Strong mechanical design and engineering fundamentals

Experience with drawings, documentation, and BOMs

Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills

Why Join?

• Brand-new, expanding facility with a large project backlog
• Structured training and mentorship from experienced engineers
• Exposure to multiple business units and engineering projects
• Clear opportunities for advancement and internal mobility
• Potential for overtime and profit sharing upon conversion
• Great team culture

Important: This role is ideal for strong engineering students or recent graduates, but candidates must have a minimum 3.5 GPA to be considered

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Aurora, CO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $28.00/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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Aurora, CO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 24, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Aurora,CO.

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.