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Job Title: Design Engineer

Job Description

This position involves mechanical design, dedicating about 75% of the time to designing and developing machines from initial concepts. The role includes working directly with customers to identify necessary components, design structures, brackets, mounts, and determine specifications such as cylinder size, valving, and required force. The remaining 25% of the time will be spent on the production floor, assisting in building and assembling machines or work cells, which is crucial for professional growth in the industry.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical components and systems for custom automated assembly machines.

• Collaborate with customers to identify necessary components and specifications.

• Work on initial concepts and transform them into detailed machine designs.

• Participate in project meetings to discuss tasks, deadlines, and prioritize projects.

• Support the design and development of automated systems for the RV, steel, and medical industries.

• Assist in the assembly and build of machines and work cells on the production floor.

Must Have Qualifications

• Engineering Degree (or 3+ years of experience in custom machine design without a degree)

• Proficiency in SolidWorks

• Experience in designing machines or mechanisms, including motion parts

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in project management (nice to have)

Work Environment

The company offers exposure across various industries, with each project presenting unique challenges. As a smaller company, employees will wear multiple hats within custom machine design, enhancing their mechanical engineering skills. Benefits include 5 days of PTO, 6 standard holidays, and access to Udemy after 6 months. The team is highly experienced, focusing on manufacturing automation solutions for productivity, cycle time, labor optimization, and flexible labor issues. The work environment is laid-back yet productive, with a casual dress code. The standard workweek is based on 45 hours.

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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.