Design Engineer

Actalent; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 54,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short/long-term disability

HSA

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to design and integrate custom automation and material handling solutions in Saint Louis, MO. The role involves hands-on mechanical design, CAD work, and collaborating across teams from concept to installation.

You will create 3D models and fabrication drawings, support installation, and contribute to design documentation for manufacturing facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• SolidWorks experience required.
• AutoCAD experience preferred.
• Experience with 2D and 3D CAD design.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting abilities.
• Ability to create fabrication, welding, assembly drawings.
• Strong technical documentation and communication skills.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, automation, material handling, or custom machinery projects is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create and modify mechanical equipment designs using SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
• Develop 3D models, fabrication drawings, assembly drawings, and installation packages.
• Collaborate with Automation, Controls, and Commissioning teams on system layouts and customer solutions.
• Support custom material handling and automation projects from concept through deployment.
• Perform basic engineering calculations and design analysis.
• Troubleshoot equipment and update drawings to reflect as-built field conditions.
• Create manuals, maintenance documentation, and technical reports.
• Research new components, materials, and technologies for future projects.
• Support installation, startup, and post-launch engineering activities as needed.

Skills

SolidWorks

2D/3D CAD

Troubleshooting

Mechanical design

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Material Handling & Automation Systems

Are you a Mechanical Design Engineer looking to work on

Material Handling & Automation Systems

Are you a Mechanical Design Engineer looking to work on large-scale automation, conveyor, robotics, and material handling projects across some of the nation's leading manufacturing and distribution facilities? We are seeking a Design Engineer to join an innovative engineering team that designs and integrates custom automation and material handling solutions. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on engineering, mechanical design, CAD work, and seeing their designs move from concept to installation.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

Work on Real Automation Projects: Design equipment and systems used in distribution centers, manufacturing facilities, warehouses, and automated production environments.

Variety and Technical Challenge: Work with conveyor systems, custom machinery, structural components, automation systems, and integrated equipment rather than designing the same product every day.

Strong Career Development Collaborate with Mechanical, Controls, Automation, and Commissioning Engineers while gaining exposure to complete project lifecycles from concept through installation.

See Your Designs Come to Life: Participate in equipment design, troubleshooting, installation support, startup activities, and as-built documentation.

What You'll Be Doing

• Create and modify mechanical equipment designs using SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
• Develop 3D models, fabrication drawings, assembly drawings, and installation packages.
• Collaborate with Automation, Controls, and Commissioning teams on system layouts and customer solutions.
• Support custom material handling and automation projects from concept through deployment.
• Perform basic engineering calculations and design analysis.
• Troubleshoot equipment and update drawings to reflect as-built field conditions.
• Create manuals, maintenance documentation, and technical reports.
• Research new components, materials, and technologies for future projects.
• Support installation, startup, and post-launch engineering activities as needed.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or related field.
• SolidWorks experience required.
• AutoCAD experience preferred.
• Experience with 2D and 3D CAD design.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands‑on troubleshooting abilities.
• Ability to create fabrication, welding, assembly, and manufacturing drawings.
• Strong technical documentation and communication skills.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, automation, material handling, industrial equipment, or custom machinery projects is highly preferred.

What Makes This Different?

This is not a traditional product design role. You'll be supporting custom-engineered automation and material handling systems that help manufacturers and distribution facilities improve efficiency, throughput, and productivity. If you enjoy designing equipment that moves, operates, and solves real-world engineering challenges, this is an outstanding opportunity to grow your career while working alongside a highly regarded engineering team.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Saint Louis, MO.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $39.00 - $44.00/hr.

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.

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 Saint Louis,MO. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 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.

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 [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

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

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