Mechanical Design Engineer

Join a rapidly growing company that values diversity, innovation, and continuous improvement. As an industry leader in designing, manufacturing, and assembling electrical controls, enclosures, and power distribution equipment, we serve various industries with both standard and custom products. We are seeking an experienced Inventor Designer to support engineering efforts on power product projects. In this role, you will collaborate with engineers to produce high-quality technical, parts, and assembly drawings and maintain accurate Bill of Materials (BOM).

Responsibilities

• Create and revise detailed 3D models and 2D drawings.

• Maintain and update Bill of Materials (BOM) for assigned projects.

• Collaborate closely with engineers on the design of power products.

• Support additional design and documentation tasks as needed.

Essential Skills

• At least three years of industry experience in 3D modeling in a drafting capacity for manufacturing shops.

• Proficiency in Autodesk Inventor or AutoCAD; SolidWorks experience will also be considered.

• Experience in automated industrial equipment or metal enclosures drafting or design.

• Ability to create or edit parts and assembly drawings for manufacturing.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience drafting for power products such as low voltage switchboards, switchgears, UPSs, and static switches.

• Certified Manufacturer Technical Representative (MTR) is a plus.

Work Environment

The work environment is an office setting, with a Monday to Friday schedule, 100% onsite. Initially, work hours are from 8am-5pm for the first couple of weeks. Afterward, a mutual start time will be agreed upon with the supervisor, likely between 6am-8:30am. Lunch is one hour

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Dallas, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $31.25 - $48.00/hr.

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 Dallas,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 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.

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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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.