Mechanical Design Engineer

Actalent; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Holiday Pay

Full benefits

2 weeks PTO

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer in Knoxville, TN to plan and design mechanical and electromechanical products and systems. You will direct activities in fabrication, operation, installation, and repair, creating engines, instruments, controls, robots, and machines, with a mix of routine and project work.

The role requires 3+ years of SolidWorks experience, a Mechanical Engineering degree, and the ability to obtain Top Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of SolidWorks Mechanical Design experience.
• Mechanical Engineering degree.
• Ability to obtain Top Secret Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Research and analyze data to determine design feasibility and application.
• Design products and systems including instruments, controls, robots, engines, and machines.
• Plan and direct engineers in fabrication and testing methods and procedures.
• Coordinate fabrication and installation to meet design and customer specs.
• Oversee operation, maintenance, and repair for optimal machine utilization.
• Design interfaces between machines, hardware, and software.
• Evaluate field installations and propose design modifications to prevent malfunctions.
• Remain available to work evenings and weekends to meet deadlines.

Skills

SolidWorks

Mechanical design

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Job description

Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a talented Mechanical Design Engineer to plan and design mechanical and electromechanical products and systems. You will direct and coordinate activities involved in the fabrication, operation, application, installation, and repair of these products and systems. Utilizing your engineering expertise, you will design products such as engines, instruments, controls, robots, machines, and more. This role involves analyzing various factors to solve moderate scope problems and requires a mix of routine and project-based work.

Responsibilities

• Research and analyze data such as customer design proposals, specifications, and manuals to determine the feasibility of design or application.
• Design products or systems including instruments, controls, robots, engines, machines, and mechanical, thermal, hydraulic, or heat transfer systems.
• Plan and direct other engineers in the fabrication of equipment, and development of methods and procedures for testing products or systems.
• Direct and coordinate fabrication and installation activities to ensure products and systems conform to engineering design and customer specifications.
• Coordinate operation, maintenance, and repair activities to obtain optimum utilization of machines and equipment.
• Design products and systems to interface machines, hardware, and software.
• Evaluate field installations and recommend design modifications to eliminate machine or system malfunctions.
• Maintain availability for work, including evenings and weekends when necessary to meet goals and deadlines.

Essential Skills

• 3+ years of SolidWorks Mechanical Design experience.
• Mechanical Engineering degree.
• Ability to obtain Top Secret Security Clearance.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in electromechanical product design.
• 7+ years of experience in the field.
• Experience leading Mechanical Engineering projects from design to fabrication.

Work Environment

The role primarily involves internal contacts, with some external interactions. You will work on problems of moderate scope, receiving general instructions for routine work and detailed instructions for new projects. The position may require adherence to safety and security procedures, including the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Knoxville, TN.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $85000.00 - $130000.00/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.

• 401k
• Holiday Pay
• Full benefits
• 2 weeks PTO

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Knoxville,TN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 9, 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.