Mechanical Design Engineer

Actalent; Paris (KY); Presencial; USD 46.000 - 63.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

401(k) plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

HSA

Transportation benefits

EAP

PTO

Descripción de la vacante

Actalent in Paris, KY is seeking a mechanically inclined designer with SolidWorks expertise to design custom machinery for automated manufacturing environments. You will create 3D models and detailed drawings, integrate rotary actuators, and collaborate with electrical engineers, machinists, and project managers to deliver turnkey automation solutions.

This contract-to-hire role requires strong mechanical aptitude, experience with rotary actuators, and the ability to perform design reviews and

Formación

• SolidWorks proficiency is required.
• Strong mechanical aptitude for automation and material handling systems.
• Experience with rotary actuators is preferred; engineering degree or 5+ years SolidWorks design experience is beneficial.

Responsabilidades

• Design and develop mechanical components and assemblies using SolidWorks, including 3D models and detailed 2D drawings.
• Apply strong mechanical aptitude to solve complex design challenges in automation and material handling systems.
• Integrate rotary actuators and other motion components into machine designs, ensuring performance and reliability.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including electrical engineers, machinists, and project managers to deliver turnkey automation solutions.
• Conduct design reviews, make revisions, and prepare documentation for manufacturing, installation, and customer approval.

Conocimientos

SolidWorks proficiency

Mechanical design

Design

Machine design

New product development

Project management

Mechanical aptitude

Educación

Engineering degree

Herramientas

AutoCAD

Descripción del empleo

Description

This role is ideal for a mechanically inclined professional with strong SolidWorks proficiency and hands‑on experience with rotary actuators and automation systems. You will be responsible for designing custom machinery and components that drive innovation in automated manufacturing environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical components and assemblies using SolidWorks, including 3D models and detailed 2D drawings.
• Apply strong mechanical aptitude to solve complex design challenges in automation and material handling systems.
• Integrate rotary actuators and other motion components into machine designs, ensuring performance and reliability.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including electrical engineers, machinists, and project managers to deliver turnkey automation solutions.
• Conduct design reviews, make revisions, and prepare documentation for manufacturing, installation, and customer approval.

Skills

Solidworks, Mechanical design, Autocad, Design, Machine design, Mechanical, New product development, Project management, mechanical aptitude

Top Skills Details

Solidworks,Mechanical design,Autocad,Design,Machine design

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Must Have: Solidworks Experience
• Mechanical Aptitude
• Nice to Have: Engineering Degree (If no degree, must have 5+ years of solidworks design experience)
• Experience working with Rotary Actuators

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Paris, KY.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $33.65 - $45.67/hr.

• 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)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 17, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Paris,KY.

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.

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.