Mechanical Engineer

Actalent; Nashua (NH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

PTO

401K match

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Mechanical Engineer in Nashua, NH to design and develop mechanical and automated equipment using SolidWorks, focusing on OEM, industrial, and machinery applications.

You will create detailed designs, drawings, BOMs, and prototypes, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to solve complex problems and support new product development. This is an onsite role with growth in a startup-like environment.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in SolidWorks for mechanical design and equipment development.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience in engineering.
• Experience designing mechanical equipment and BOMs in a professional setting.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical equipment and assemblies using SolidWorks.
• Develop drawings, BOMs, and manufacturing documentation.
• Design automated process equipment and purification systems.
• Improve existing equipment for quality and maintainability.
• Participate in product and system development from concept to implementation.
• Integrate pumps, valves, motors, VFDs, sensors and instrumentation.
• Collaborate with technicians to ensure designs are buildable and meet specs.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and related electrical/control issues.
• Work with customers and vendors to resolve technical issues.
• Analyze root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Build and prototype systems to validate designs and support improvements.
• Own projects from concept through fabrication, testing, and support.

Skills

SolidWorks

Mechanical design

Electrical troubleshooting

Prototyping

BOM management

Project ownership

OEM equipment

Robotics experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Equivalent practical experience

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC

Siemens PLC

VFDs

PLC programming

Job description

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

This role focuses on designing and developing mechanical and automated equipment using SolidWorks, with a strong emphasis on OEM, industrial, and machinery applications. You will create detailed designs, documentation, and prototypes, while working hands-on with equipment and collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to solve complex technical problems and support new product and system development.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical equipment, assemblies, frames, piping layouts, and components using SolidWorks.
• Develop and maintain detailed engineering drawings, bills of materials (BOMs), and manufacturing documentation to support production.
• Design and modify automated process equipment and purification systems to meet performance and reliability requirements.
• Improve and standardize existing equipment designs to enhance quality, scalability, and maintainability.
• Participate in new product and system development from concept through implementation.
• Integrate pumps, valves, motors, variable frequency drives (VFDs), sensors, transmitters, and other instrumentation into mechanical and automated systems.
• Work directly with manufacturing technicians during equipment assembly to ensure designs are practical, buildable, and meet specifications.
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues and support troubleshooting of related electrical and control problems.
• Work with customers, vendors, technicians, and other engineers to identify, analyze, and resolve technical issues.
• Dig into complex problems to determine root causes and implement effective corrective actions.
• Build and prototype systems in a hands‑on environment to validate designs and support continuous improvement.
• Take ownership of assigned projects, driving them from concept through design, fabrication, testing, and support.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in SolidWorks for mechanical design, ideally with experience designing OEM equipment, machinery, or industrial equipment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience designing mechanical equipment using SolidWorks in a professional setting.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve equipment issues.
• Hands‑on ability to build and prototype systems, not limited to desk‑based design work.
• Strong understanding of bills of materials (BOMs) and BOM structure.
• Ability to independently solve technical problems and take ownership of projects from start to finish.
• Comfort working in an ambiguous environment with a self‑starter mentality and the ability to learn independently.
• Experience with robotics, robot or machine design, OEM equipment, PLC‑related systems, and industrial equipment design.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 3-7+ years of experience designing or developing automated equipment.
• Experience programming or troubleshooting PLCs.
• Understanding of industrial automation and control systems.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings, P&IDs, and electrical schematics.
• Experience working with sensors, instrumentation, motors, valves, and other industrial components.
• PLC/HMI experience with platforms such as Allen‑Bradley/Rockwell, Siemens, AutomationDirect, or similar systems.
• Experience with VFDs, analog instrumentation, digital I/O, communications, and industrial networking.
• Background with automated machinery, process skids, water treatment, filtration, biotech or pharmaceutical equipment, laboratory equipment, or similar systems.
• Experience taking equipment from concept through design, fabrication, programming, testing, and commissioning.
• Experience working for an OEM, machine builder, or systems integrator.
• Experience developing standardized or configurable equipment platforms.
• Interest in joining a growing startup environment and contributing at an early stage.

Work Environment

This is an onsite role, requiring presence at the facility every day. You will work in a hands‑on engineering and manufacturing environment, collaborating closely with technicians and other engineers around real equipment rather than working solely at a desk. The setting involves industrial and automated machinery, including pumps, valves, motors, VFDs, sensors, instrumentation, and PLC‑based control systems. You can expect a dynamic, growth‑oriented atmosphere where you help build and refine equipment platforms in a startup environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Nashua, NH.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $110000.00 - $130000.00/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.

• medical, generous PTO, 401K match

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Nashua,NH.

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.