Mechanical Engineer

Actalent; California; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Mechanical Engineer I/II to contribute to the design, prototyping, testing and documentation of next-generation medical instruments within a fast‑paced, multidisciplinary product development team.

You will collaborate across mechanical, electrical, optical, software, systems, manufacturing and product teams while building fundamentals in a regulated environment and supporting design transfer to manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Up to 2 years of relevant experience (internships, co-ops, projects).
• Ability to create 3D models, assemblies, and 2D drawings with standard tolerancing.
• Experience using SolidWorks for mechanical design, modeling, and drafting.
• Foundational understanding of mechanical design principles, materials, statics, heat transfer, and tolerances.
• GD&T basics and its application to engineering drawings.
• Hands-on experience with prototyping, lab tools, test equipment, or 3D printing.
• Familiarity with machining, sheet metal, molding, and additive manufacturing.
• Data analysis and problem-solving skills with spreadsheets.
• Attention to detail, organization, and willingness to learn in a multidisciplinary environment.

Responsibilities

• Support design activities for new products and enhancements to existing products.
• Create and revise 3D CAD models, assemblies, and detailed part drawings using SolidWorks.
• Review engineering drawings, identify issues, and implement corrections for accuracy.
• Assist with engineering documentation and ECO processes.
• Research mechanical components, materials, fabrication methods, and potential suppliers.
• Build, assemble, troubleshoot, and test prototypes, fixtures, and samples.
• Prepare test setups, collect and analyze data, and draft test procedures and reports.
• Maintain records for parts, assemblies, bills of materials, and configuration data.
• Participate in design reviews and communicate progress, results, risks, and issues.
• Follow company quality procedures, safety practices, and design control requirements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of design and change control processes.

Skills

SolidWorks

3D CAD modeling

GD&T basics

Prototyping & testing

Documentation

Manufacturing transfer

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Prototype equipment

Measuring instruments

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer I/II

Job Description

This early-career Mechanical Engineer I/II role offers the opportunity to work on the next generation of medical instruments within a fast-paced, multidisciplinary product development team. Under the guidance of senior engineers, you will contribute to the design, prototyping, testing, documentation, and manufacturing transfer of 3D visualization and guidance systems for microsurgery. You will collaborate closely with mechanical, electrical, optical, software, systems, manufacturing, and product teams while building strong technical fundamentals and gaining experience in a regulated product development environment.

Responsibilities

• Support design activities for new products and enhancements to existing products under the direction of experienced engineers.
• Create and revise 3D CAD models, assemblies, and detailed part drawings using SolidWorks.
• Review engineering drawings, identify issues, and implement corrections to ensure accuracy and clarity.
• Assist with engineering documentation and provide inputs to the Engineering Change Order (ECO) process.
• Research mechanical components, materials, fabrication methods, and potential suppliers to support design and manufacturing decisions.
• Build, assemble, troubleshoot, and test prototypes, fixtures, and engineering samples.
• Prepare test setups, collect and analyze test data, and draft test procedures and reports to support design verification activities.
• Maintain accurate records for parts, assemblies, bills of materials, and configuration data throughout the product lifecycle.
• Participate in design reviews and clearly communicate technical progress, results, risks, and issues to the broader team.
• Follow company quality procedures, safety practices, and applicable design control requirements in all engineering activities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of design, documentation, and change control processes within the engineering team.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Up to 2 years of relevant experience, including internships, co-op assignments, academic design projects, or equivalent hands‑on technical experience.
• Ability to create 3D models, assemblies, and 2D drawings using standard dimensioning practices.
• Experience using SolidWorks for mechanical design, modeling, and drafting.
• Foundational understanding of mechanical design principles, materials, statics, mechanics, heat transfer, and tolerance principles.
• Basic knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) and its application to engineering drawings.
• Hands‑on experience with prototyping, laboratory tools, test equipment, or 3D printing gained through work or academic projects.
• Familiarity with common fabrication processes such as machining, sheet metal, molding, and additive manufacturing.
• Basic data analysis and problem-solving skills, including experience with spreadsheets and engineering analysis tools.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, curiosity, and a willingness to learn in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Ability to follow established quality procedures, safety practices, and design control processes.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Exposure to medical device development, quality systems, design controls, or other regulated industries is a plus.
• Experience with scripting or programming tools for data analysis or engineering calculations is beneficial.
• Familiarity with engineering change order (ECO) processes and configuration management practices.
• Experience participating in structured design reviews and presenting technical findings.
• Interest in working with 3D visualization and guidance systems for microsurgery.
• Motivation to grow into increasing levels of responsibility, including ownership of projects over time.
• Appreciation for a structured training program and the opportunity to develop independence in technical work.

Work Environment

The role is based in a fast-paced engineering environment focused on the development of advanced medical instruments and 3D visualization systems for microsurgery. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams, including mechanical, electrical, optical, software, systems, manufacturing, and product professionals, and will regularly use tools such as SolidWorks, laboratory equipment, test fixtures, and prototyping tools, including 3D printers. The environment emphasizes adherence to quality procedures, safety practices, and design control requirements typical of regulated