Entry Level Mechanical Engineer

Job Title: Entry Level Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

The Mechanical Engineer will join the engineering technician team to prototype new door systems in a laboratory environment while using SolidWorks to design, modify, and correct components and assemblies. This role combines hands-on mechanical work with drafting and documentation, making it an excellent opportunity for recent graduates with a strong mechanical background who are looking to start their engineering career.

Responsibilities

• Prototype new door designs in the test lab, assembling components and systems according to engineering prints and specifications.
• Perform approximately 75% of daily work on prototype assembly and testing activities in the lab environment.
• Use SolidWorks for approximately 25% of daily work to create, update, and revise 3D models and engineering drawings.
• Review, interpret, and mark up engineering prints to identify necessary changes, corrections, and improvements.
• Document design changes and prototype results using Excel and other tracking tools to maintain accurate records.
• Collaborate with engineering team members to refine designs based on test outcomes and mechanical performance.
• Ensure prototypes are built accurately, safely, and in alignment with established engineering standards and procedures.
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues during prototype assembly and recommend practical design or process adjustments.
• Maintain an organized work area in both the lab and at the desk, ensuring tools, parts, and documentation are properly managed.
• Support continuous improvement of door designs by providing detailed feedback from lab testing and assembly activities.

Essential Skills

• Engineering or technical background with strong mechanical aptitude beyond general assembly work.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks, including comfort with creating and modifying models and drawings.
• Ability to read, interpret, and mark up engineering prints and technical drawings accurately.
• Competence using Excel for tracking, recording, and organizing prototype and design data.
• Strong attention to detail and thoroughness in both lab assembly and design documentation.
• Capability to perform hands-on mechanical assembly work in a test lab environment.
• Effective problem-solving skills to identify and address mechanical and design issues during prototyping.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelors or Associate degree in engineering or a related technical field, including recent graduates.
• Comfort working with mechanical systems, tools, and hardware in a lab setting.
• Interest in product development, prototyping, and iterative design improvement.

Work Environment

This role offers a mix of lab-based assembly work and desk-based design work, with approximately 75% of time spent in the test lab assembling and testing door prototypes and 25% spent at a desk using SolidWorks and Excel. The environment combines hands-on mechanical tasks with computer-aided design and documentation. Employees work with standard lab tools, mechanical components, and engineering software in a professional, collaborative setting focused on product development and continuous improvement.

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

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/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 Reamstown,PA.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 15, 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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