Mechanical Engineer

ACTalent; Hudsonville (MI); Hybride; USD 53 000 - 58 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability coverage

PTO / Vacation

Résumé du poste

ACTalent in Hudsonville, MI is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design and detail automated machines and fixtures, including layouts and BOMs.

The role involves ensuring equipment functions for its application, supporting manufacturing during construction, and driving design standards, problem resolution, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

Typical hours are 42–48 per week with a hybrid work option (one day from home) and a contract-to-hire path based out of Michigan.

Qualifications

• Solidworks proficiency and experience in designing automated equipment.
• Engineering degree; bachelor preferred, associates considered.
• Minimum 2+ years as a mechanical engineer; with an associate degree, 7+ years.
• Strong ability to create precise plans, blueprints, drawings and models.
• Reliable work ethic and proactive attitude.

Responsabilités

• Design and detail mechanical layouts, drawings, and BOMs for automated machines.
• Ensure equipment is functional and suitable for its application.
• Provide technical support to manufacturing during machine construction.
• Support design standards, problem resolution, and continuous improvement.
• Promote safety and quality in the workplace.

Connaissances

Solidworks

Automated equipment design

Engineering degree

Mechanical engineer experience

Drafting & blueprints

Work ethic / initiative

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Associates degree in Engineering

Description du poste

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

The Mechanical Design Engineer will be responsible for the mechanical design and detailing of custom automated machines and fixtures, mechanical layouts, detail drawings, and BOMs.

This position develops complete mechanical designs, ensures equipment is functional and suitable for the application for which it was sold, and provides technical support to manufacturing throughout machine construction. The role also supports design standards, problem resolution, personnel development, continuous improvement, quality, and workplace safety.

• ~Hybrid: one day work from home per week

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in Solidworks
• Experience designing automated equipment
• Engineering Degree - Bachelors is preferred but would consider a candidate with Associates Degree
• 2+ years of experience working as a mechanical engineer within industry (if they have an associates degree, would require 7+years of experience)
• Strong knowledge of the techniques, tools, and principles used to produce precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models
• Strong work ethic, high initiative and positive attitude

Work Environment

The company is a turnkey automation solutions provider, designing and building automated tooling and equipment that enhance customer competitiveness.

Team: 5 other mechanical engineers and 1 BOM entry employee.

Typical work hours: 42-48 hours per week, with flexibility to start between 6am-7:30am, except for mandatory meetings on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7am.

The work environment promotes internal growth with opportunities to advance to senior engineering, sales/applications, and project management roles.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Hudsonville, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.46 - $42.00/hr.

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 jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Hudsonville, MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 16, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Hudsonville,MI.

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 withoutregard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protectedby law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification oradjustment 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 thecity and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicantswith arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as acondition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this lawshall 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 applicationsand qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, youacknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.