Mechanical Engineer

Actalent; Omaha (NE); Hybrid; USD 130,872,000 - 165,312,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision coverage

Onsite health clinic

401(k) with employer match

Career development programs

Education assistance

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an experienced Automation Engineer for contract-to-hire work in Omaha, NE. You will design, implement, and optimize manufacturing systems, troubleshoot PLCs, and lead projects end-to-end within a large sheet metal manufacturing facility.

The role offers hybrid flexibility with remote work during design phases and a robust benefits package. The position requires a four-year engineering degree and 5+ years in manufacturing, automation, robotics, and project management, with

Qualifications

• Four-year engineering degree.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, automation, robotics, and project management.
• Proficiency in mechanical design, solidworks, sheet metal, GD&T, and project management.

Responsibilities

• Define and manage projects from inception to completion.
• Set project goals and communicate effectively with all stakeholders.
• Design, implement, and optimize manufacturing systems and equipment.
• Troubleshoot PLCs and design tooling/fixtures.
• Lead projects from start to finish with a focus on meeting production goals and quality standards.

Skills

PLC programming

Mechanical engineering

Robotics

FANUC

Allen-Bradley

Welding

Controls engineering

Rockwell

AutoCAD

RSLogix

Pneumatics

Electrical schematics

Education

Four-year engineering degree

Tools

FANUC

Allen-Bradley

Rockwell

AutoCAD

RSLogix

Job description

Job Description

Automation Engineer is responsible for successfully completing projects that are broad in nature. You will define the projects, set the goals, and communicate clearly and concisely with all affected parties. Your role will involve designing, implementing, and optimizing manufacturing systems and equipment to meet production goals and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Define and manage projects from inception to completion.
• Set project goals and communicate effectively with all stakeholders.
• Design, implement, and optimize manufacturing systems and equipment.
• Troubleshoot PLCs and design tooling/fixtures.
• Lead projects from start to finish with a focus on meeting production goals and quality standards.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in PLC programming.
• Experience in mechanical engineering and robotics.
• Experience with FANUC and Allen-Bradley systems.
• Expertise in welding, controls, and manufacturing processes.
• Proficient in troubleshooting, programming, and controls engineering.
• Familiarity with Rockwell, AutoCAD, RSLogix, and pneumatics.
• Expertise in electrical schematics and automation engineering.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Four-year engineering degree.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, automation, robotics, and project management.
• Proficiency in mechanical design, solidworks, sheet metal, GD&T, and project management.

Work Environment

This role is part of the corporate engineering team, with the ability to work remotely at times, especially during design phases. The standard workweek is five days, with hybrid flexibility available. The facility is a large manufacturing space of nearly 500,000 square feet, dedicated to producing sheet metal shelving units. It is an older, somewhat noisy building due to fabrication and manufacturing lines. Office spaces are strategically located above the manufacturing floor for easy access to production lines and office work. The work environment is flexible, with a casual dress code and a laid-back atmosphere. Employees benefit from a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage from day one, an onsite health clinic, a 401(k) with employer match, and more. Career development opportunities and educational assistance programs are also available to support your growth and advancement.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Omaha, NE.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $95000.00 - $120000.00/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 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 hybrid position in Omaha,NE.
• Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 28, 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.

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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.