Mechanical Design Engineer

Actalent; Paris (KY); On-site; USD 46,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick)

Job summary

Actalent seeks a mechanically inclined designer proficient in SolidWorks to craft custom machinery and components for automated manufacturing environments. The role emphasizes hands-on integration of rotary actuators within reliable machine designs and collaboration across engineering teams.

The ideal candidate brings SolidWorks expertise, strong mechanical aptitude, and experience with automation and material handling systems, with potential for contract-to-hire based out of Paris, KY.

Qualifications

• Solidworks experience required.
• Strong mechanical aptitude required.
• Engineering degree preferred; without degree, 5+ years of SolidWorks design experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical components and assemblies using SolidWorks, including 3D models and detailed 2D drawings.
• Apply mechanical aptitude to solve design challenges in automation and material handling systems.
• Integrate rotary actuators and motion components into machine designs for performance and reliability.
• Collaborate with electrical engineers, machinists, and project managers to deliver turnkey automation solutions.
• Conduct design reviews, revise as needed, 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

Education

Engineering Degree

Job description

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)

Job Type & Location

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

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.

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