Mechanical Engineer I/II: Med Device Prototyping & Design

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

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.