Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer Job Description

The Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for designing custom equipment such as specialized glovebox and hot cell systems, shielding designs, and remote handling equipment for the radiopharma and nuclear industry. The role involves various duties depending on the project phase, including design, modeling, calculations, and customer interaction. The Engineer will generate fabrication drawings from conceptual designs, support FEA/CFD, and apply GD&T principles. Familiarity with industry codes such as ANSI, ASME, and ASTM is essential.

• Design custom equipment for radiopharma and nuclear industry applications.
• Generate fabrication drawings from conceptual designs.
• Conduct hands-on calculations and modeling.
• Interact with customers to understand project requirements.
• Support Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD).
• Apply Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) principles.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and codes such as ANSI, ASME, and ASTM.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• 6+ years of experience in designing custom equipment.
• 6+ years of experience with GD&T.
• 6+ years of experience with sheet metal.
• 6+ years of experience with FEA/CFD.

• Proficiency in software such as Inventor and AutoCAD.
• Experience in mechanical design and engineering.
• Knowledge of sheet metal, HVAC, and machine design.

The position initially offers remote work as the company coordinates leasing a new space. Once the lease is secured, a hybrid schedule of 3-4 days onsite per week will be required. There may be occasional travel to Mauston, where equipment fabrication occurs, based on project needs. Employees enjoy a supportive work environment with 3 weeks of PTO, 3 personal days, and 1 sick week, emphasizing work-life balance.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Mauston, WI.

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $60.00/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)

This is a hybrid position in Mauston,WI.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 5, 2026.

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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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