Tooling Design Engineer

Tooling Design Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Mechanical Engineer to join our Field Service team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing and delivering custom field service equipment to safely and efficiently service the iron-air battery product in the field. Your work will encompass electro-mechanical system design, prototyping, and integration of large field service tools suitable for challenging outdoor environments.

Responsibilities

• Design material handling equipment for lifting, moving, and servicing modules and other components in the field.

• Perform hands-on prototyping of designs and collaborate with broader teams to build integrated units.

• Work with vendors and field service engineers to transition designs from the prototype stage to a hardened and weatherized field service tool.

• Perform testing, hand calculations, and FEA to inform specifications and future design directions.

• Release designs consistent with company and team best practices, including drawings and tolerance analysis.

• Document system designs, usage guidelines, and validation procedures.

• Support troubleshooting, maintenance, and continuous improvement of field service tools.

• Travel up to 20% to various offices or vendor sites.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Structural Engineering or a related field.

• 7+ years of industry experience in mechanical design.

• Experience leading design work for complex mechanical systems and structural design, using FEA for structural analysis.

• Experience in electro-mechanical system integration, including motors, actuators, and drive systems.

• Proficiency in CAD, specifically SolidWorks, NX, AutoCAD.

• Proficiency in ANSYS, SolidWorks Simulation, or SimScale.

• Proficient with prototyping techniques and working in a machine shop environment.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Advanced understanding of mechanical power transmission, motion control, gear ratios, and torque calculation.

• Knowledge in HumanCAD or Siemens Jack is a plus.

• Sense of urgency and self-driven to meet challenging schedule targets.

• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to balance speed, rigor, and safety.

Work Environment

You will work alongside a team of 2 Field Service Engineers, contributing collaboratively rather than leading the project solo.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Berkeley, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $80.00 - $90.00/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 hybrid position in Berkeley,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 22, 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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