Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Description

We are currently seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer for a client specializing in designing and manufacturing industrial automated equipment. This is a 9-month Contract-to-Hire role, with eligibility for direct hire post the contract period. The position is based in the Greater Columbus region and offers accrued PTO, holiday pay, a 401k to contribute to, and benefits/insurance during the contract period.

Responsibilities

• Work with a Project Manager and other team members to assess project assignments and ideas.
• Interact and communicate with customers.
• Design safe and cost-effective machines, parts models, and assemblies using customer requirements.
• Detail parts and assemblies, including tolerance drawings and releasing them to the machine shop.
• Support the machine shop with part detail drawings.
• Research and order purchase content for machine design including pneumatic cylinders, valves, air prep systems, bearings, motors, drive systems, sensors, and other devices.
• Document the Bill of Materials (BoM).
• Interface with and support Assembly, Electrical, and Software Design teams.

Essential Skills

• Experience as a Mechanical Design Engineer within 3D design for automated equipment.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks, CAD design, and 3D modeling.
• Understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
• Experience with Bill of Materials (BoM) documentation.
• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience ( 8 years as a Design Engineer within SolidWorks doing equipment design).
• At least 5 years of experience in 3D design for automated equipment or exposure to automated equipment design.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in machine design of concepts, parts models, and assemblies.
• Ability to research and order purchase content for machine design including pneumatic cylinders, valves, air prep systems, bearings, motors, drive systems, sensors, and other devices.

Work Environment

You will work in an office environment with some interactions on the shop floor. Our company offers a supportive atmosphere where you can work on new and exciting projects every week, providing an opportunity to sharpen your design skills and become a Subject Matter Expert.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $36.06 - $43.27/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 fully onsite position in Lewis Center,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 14, 2025.

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 for other accommodation options.

Salary : $36 - $43