Mechanical Engineer

Actalent; Chelmsford (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

Critical Illness, Accident, and Hotel

401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and R

Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D)

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick

Job summary

Actalent in Chelmsford, MA is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design and develop electromechanical products and assemblies. You will create and revise 3D models and engineering drawings, support product development from concept through production, and collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and project engineering teams.

The position requires a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, experience with SolidWorks, and strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Experience with 3D CAD software (SolidWorks preferred).
• Experience designing mechanical or electromechanical products.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally in a manufacturing environment.
• Aerospace, defense, motion control, rotating equipment, or electromechanical product experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electromechanical products and assemblies.
• Create and revise 3D models and engineering drawings.
• Support product development from concept through production.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and project engineering teams.
• Troubleshoot design issues and implement improvements.
• Perform engineering calculations, testing, and documentation.

Skills

3D CAD proficiency

Mechanical design

Analytical skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Manufacturing environment experience

Aerospace/defense exposure

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electromechanical products and assemblies
• Create and revise 3D models and engineering drawings
• Support product development from concept through production
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and project engineering teams
• Troubleshoot design issues and implement improvements
• Perform engineering calculations, testing, and documentation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
• Experience with 3D CAD software (SolidWorks preferred)
• Experience designing mechanical or electromechanical products
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work cross-functionally in a manufacturing environment
• Aerospace, defense, motion control, rotating equipment, or electromechanical product experience is a plus

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of chelmsford, MA.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $85000.00 - $120000.00/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.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• 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) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in chelmsford,MA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 16, 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.