Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

This Mechanical Engineer role focuses on designing and developing automated mechanical equipment and purification systems using SolidWorks, while working hands-on with equipment throughout its lifecycle from concept to commissioning. You will create and maintain detailed engineering documentation, collaborate closely with manufacturing technicians and cross-functional teams, and troubleshoot both mechanical and some electrical issues to ensure reliable, high-performance systems.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical equipment, assemblies, frames, piping layouts, and components using SolidWorks.
• Develop and maintain engineering drawings, bills of materials (BOMs), and manufacturing documentation to support production and lifecycle management.
• Design and modify automated process equipment and purification systems to meet performance, reliability, and safety requirements.
• Improve and standardize existing equipment designs to enhance manufacturability, serviceability, and scalability.
• Participate in new product and system development, including new product introduction (NPI) activities.
• Integrate pumps, valves, motors, variable frequency drives (VFDs), sensors, transmitters, and other instrumentation into mechanical and automated systems.
• Work directly with manufacturing technicians during equipment assembly, providing guidance and resolving build issues in real time.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and some electrical issues on equipment, identify root causes, and implement effective corrective actions.
• Work with customers, vendors, technicians, and other engineers to solve technical problems and support successful equipment deployment.
• Build and prototype systems and equipment, applying a hands-on approach to integration and factory acceptance testing (FAT).
• Dig into complex technical problems, determine why issues are occurring, and drive solutions to the root cause.
• Take ownership of projects, manage technical deliverables, and independently move work forward in an ambiguous, fast-paced environment.
• Contribute to the development of standardized or configurable equipment platforms that can be efficiently manufactured and deployed.
• Support equipment through concept, design, fabrication, programming, testing, and commissioning, ensuring performance meets specifications.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks for mechanical design, including experience designing mechanical equipment, OEM machinery, or industrial equipment.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve equipment issues.
• Hands-on ability to build, integrate, and prototype systems, working directly with physical equipment rather than solely from a desk.
• Strong understanding of bills of materials (BOMs) and BOM structure, including how they support manufacturing and configuration.
• Ability to independently solve technical problems, take ownership of projects, and work effectively in an ambiguous environment.
• Self-starter mentality with the ability to learn independently and adapt to evolving technologies and requirements.
• Comfort working with automated equipment, machinery, robots, and industrial equipment in a practical, hands-on setting.

Additional Qualifications:

• 3–7+ years of experience designing or developing automated equipment.
• Experience with robot and machine design, OEM equipment, and industrial machinery.
• Experience programming or troubleshooting PLCs and understanding PLC-based control systems.
• Understanding of industrial automation and control systems, including sensors, instrumentation, motors, valves, and related components.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, P&IDs, and electrical schematics.
• PLC/HMI experience with platforms such as Allen-Bradley/Rockwell, Siemens, AutomationDirect, or similar systems.
• Experience with VFDs, analog instrumentation, digital I/O, communications, and industrial networking.
• Experience working with automated machinery, process skids, water treatment, filtration, biotech or pharmaceutical equipment, laboratory equipment, or similar systems.
• Experience taking equipment from concept through design, fabrication, programming, testing, and commissioning.
• Experience working for an OEM, machine builder, or systems integrator.
• Experience developing standardized or configurable equipment platforms for repeatable manufacturing and deployment.
• Interest in joining a growing startup environment and contributing at the ground floor to shape products and processes.

Work Environment

This is an onsite role, with work performed at the facility every day. You will spend significant time in a hands-on environment, collaborating closely with manufacturing technicians and other engineers around automated equipment, process systems, and industrial components. The setting is dynamic and fast-paced, typical of a growing startup where you work directly with physical machinery, participate in equipment assembly and testing, and engage in factory acceptance testing (FAT). The culture emphasizes ownership, problem-solving, and the opportunity to influence equipment designs and platforms from an early stage.

This is a Permanent position based out of Nashua, NH.

The pay range for this position is $110000.00 - $130000.00/yr.

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.

medical, generous PTO, 401K match

This is a fully onsite position in Nashua,NH.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 28, 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 withoutregard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protectedby law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification oradjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability,please email View email address on ziprecruiter.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in thecity and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicantswith arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as acondition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this lawshall 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 applicationsand qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, youacknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.