Hybrid Mechanical Designer: CAD & Equipment

Actalent; Aurora (OH); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) retirement plan

Life Insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a hands-on HYBRID Mechanical Designer to support the design and development of custom mechanical equipment. The role focuses on CAD design, detailing, and documentation, collaborating with engineering, manufacturing, and customers to move equipment from concept through production.

The position offers a hybrid schedule (three days remote, two onsite) in Aurora, OH, with a competitive hourly pay range and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in OEM design, machine design, or equipment design.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks or AutoCAD Inventor.
• Experience reading and generating prints.
• Calculations capabilities to solve complex systems (structural loading, drive size, conveyance systems).
• Sizing water pumps, gear motors, and cylinders.
• Hydraulic, pneumatic, and/or light industrial electrical experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop custom mechanical equipment using SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar CAD software.
• Create detailed 3D models, assemblies, layouts, and manufacturing drawings.
• Develop and maintain BOMs, drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Modify and update existing designs based on customer requirements.
• Work closely with engineering and fabrication teams.
• Assist with equipment layouts, component selection, and design improvements.
• Support the transition of designs from concept through fabrication and assembly.
• Review completed equipment and address design-related issues or revisions.

Skills

2+ years OEM design / machine design

Print reading & generating

Calculations capabilities

Pump sizing

Hydraulic / pneumatic / electrical

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD Inventor

Job description

Actalent is seeking a hands-on HYBRID Mechanical Designer to support the design and development of custom mechanical equipment. The role focuses on CAD design, detailing, and documentation, collaborating with engineering, manufacturing, and customers to move equipment from concept through production.

The position offers a hybrid schedule (three days remote, two onsite) in Aurora, OH, with a competitive hourly pay range and comprehensive benefits.