Designer

Actalent; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) plan with pre-tax and Roth 0pts

Life Insurance & AD&D

Short/long-term disability

HSA

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Contract-to-Hire Designer to support our engineering team in Madison, WI. You will create and update 2D/3D models and production drawings for mechanical components, with hands-on design work and project ownership.

You will collaborate with engineers and manufacturing to ensure design accuracy and manufacturability, applying GD&T and drafting standards. This onsite role offers exposure to new product development within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in SolidWorks for 3D modeling and mechanical design.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD for 2D drafting and production drawings.
• 0–2 years of experience in a CAD or mechanical design role.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology, Mechanical Design, Drafting, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Create and update 2D and 3D models using SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
• Develop production drawings for sheet metal, plastic, and mechanical components.
• Revise existing designs and documentation to support engineering changes.
• Prepare accurate manufacturing documentation and drawing packages.
• Support product development through component and assembly design.
• Collaborate with engineers and manufacturing teams to ensure design accuracy and manufacturability.
• Apply drafting standards and GD&T principles where applicable.
• Manage assigned projects and meet design deadlines.

Skills

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology, Mechanical Design, Drafting, or related field

CAD/mechanical design experience 0-2y

Job description

Support the engineering team by creating and maintaining 2D/3D models, production drawings, and design documentation for mechanical components and assemblies. This role offers hands‑on design work, project ownership, and the opportunity to support new product development in a collaborative environment.

Job Title

Designer

Responsibilities

• Create and update 2D and 3D models using SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
• Develop production drawings for sheet metal, plastic, and mechanical components.
• Revise existing designs and documentation to support engineering changes.
• Prepare accurate manufacturing documentation and drawing packages.
• Support product development through component and assembly design.
• Collaborate with engineers and manufacturing teams to ensure design accuracy and manufacturability.
• Apply drafting standards and GD&T principles where applicable.
• Manage assigned projects and meet design deadlines.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in SolidWorks for 3D modeling and mechanical design.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD for 2D drafting and production drawings.
• 0–2 years of experience in a CAD or mechanical design role.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology, Mechanical Design, Drafting, or a related field.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Madison, WI.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $28.00/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 Madison,WI.

Application Deadline

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 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.