Mechanical Design Engineer

Actalent; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Actalent in Frederick, MD is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to research, develop, and test mechanical and electromechanical HVAC products. You will design heat transfer and refrigeration components and prepare BOMs, drawings, and installation documentation.

The role requires CAD proficiency, 2–5 years experience, and manufacturability awareness. It is an onsite position with strong benefits including health, dental, vision, 401(k) match, and tuition reimbursement, reflecting Actalent’s

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of on-the-job CAD experience with 3D modeling.
• Demonstrated ownership of projects, products, and designs.
• Experience with hardware selection, fasteners, riveting and welding.
• Experience designing for manufacturing environments and manufacturability considerations.
• ERP/MRP experience including BOMs, setup, materials management, routers.
• Interest in commercial HVAC and heat transfer systems including CRAC/CRAH.

Responsibilities

• Research and analyze data to determine design feasibility.
• Perform mechanical design of heat transfer and refrigerant systems.
• Develop BOMs, piping and sheet metal drawings, installation drawings, and refrigeration drawings.
• Conduct basic structural, load, and heat transfer analyses.
• Ensure NEC compliance and relevant standards.

Skills

CAD

3D modeling

project ownership

manufacturing understanding

ERP/MRP

HVAC systems

AutoCAD

sheet metal enclosure

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer

The Mechanical Design Engineer researches, develops, designs, sustains, and tests mechanical and electromechanical products and systems related to commercial HVAC equipment. This role also directs and coordinates activities involved in the fabrication, operation, application, installation, and repair of mechanical and electromechanical products and systems, ensuring they meet engineering standards, customer specifications, and applicable regulations.

Responsibilities

• Research and analyze data such as customer design proposals, specifications, and manuals to determine the feasibility of designs and applications.
• Perform mechanical design of heat transfer systems, including chilled water systems, air- and water-cooled refrigerant systems, and fluid pumping systems, in accordance with engineering design standards and customer specifications.
• Develop comprehensive engineering documentation, including bills of materials, piping drawings, sheet metal drawings, assembly drawings, installation drawings, and refrigeration drawings.
• Perform basic structural, load, and heat transfer analysis and calculations to support design decisions.
• Review products to confirm they are manufactured in accordance with NEC, listing reports, and other applicable standards.
• Support the development of marketing materials for sales literature and custom applications by providing technical input and product expertise.
• Evaluate field installations and recommend design modifications to mitigate system malfunctions and improve performance.
• Prepare operation, maintenance, and repair materials to support products throughout their lifecycle.
• Provide documentation and technical support to ensure operational testing conforms to functional specifications, customer requirements, and regulatory requirements.
• Assist test facilities with the design of control apparatus, equipment, and test methods.
• Perform other related engineering duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

• 2–5 years of on-the-job CAD experience, with a strong background in 3D modeling.
• Demonstrated individual contributor experience, including ownership of projects, products, and designs.
• Experience with the design of common mechanical assembly processes, such as hardware selection, fasteners, riveting, and welding.
• Experience designing for manufacturing environments and understanding manufacturability considerations.
• ERP/MRP experience, including bills of materials, setup, material management, and routers.
• Interest in and understanding of commercial HVAC and heat transfer systems, including refrigerant systems and chilled water HVAC, CRAC/CRAH systems.
• Mechanical engineering and mechanical design expertise.
• Proficiency with CAD tools such as AutoCAD.
• Familiarity with sheet metal enclosure design.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Refrigeration system design experience, particularly with CRAC/CRAH systems (preferred).
• Understanding of common materials used in sheet metal enclosures (preferred).
• Experience with components such as fans, compressors, valves, and heat exchange coils (evaporator or condenser).
• Finite element analysis (FEA) experience.
• Product lifecycle management (PLM) experience.
• Product data management (PDM) experience.
• Experience with test stand development.
• Strong interest in working within a high-growth environment with opportunities for upward mobility.

Work Environment

The role offers a comprehensive benefits package that supports health, wellness, and professional growth. Team members have access to Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO medical plans with multiple coverage options, Delta Dental, and VSP vision insurance. Supplemental accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage is available through Voya, alongside flexible spending accounts and a wellness program. An Employee Assistance Program supports personal and professional well-being. Short- and long-term disability insurance and company-paid life insurance provide additional financial security. Retirement savings are supported through a 401(k) plan with a 4% company match. Paid time off is accrued, and employees receive 10 paid holidays. The organization also invests in ongoing development through tuition reimbursement and paid training opportunities, creating a supportive environment for continuous learning and career advancement.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Frederick, MD.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $85000.00 - $100000.00/yr.

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.

• Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO Medical Plans with your choice of 80, 90 or 100% Coverage
• Delta Dental
• VSP Vision Insurance
• Voya Supplemental Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Indemnity Coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) with 4% Company Match
• Accrued Paid Time Off & 10 Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement & Paid Training Opportunities

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Frederick,MD.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 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.

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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.