Mechanical Engineer II - Med Device Prototyping & CAD

Actalent; Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 66,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Short- and long-term disability

Life Insurance

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

PTO / Vacation

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Mechanical Engineer II to join a fast-paced, multidisciplinary team in Goleta, CA. You will design, prototype, test, and transfer 3D visualization and guidance systems for microsurgery, collaborating with mechanical, electrical, optical, software, and manufacturing groups.

The role targets early-career engineers with a foundational understanding of design principles and hands-on prototyping experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Up to 2 years of relevant experience including internships or co-ops.
• Experience creating 3D models and drawings with SolidWorks.
• Foundational understanding of mechanical design, materials, statics, heat transfer, and tolerances.
• Hands-on prototyping and testing experience.
• Familiarity with fabrication processes such as machining, sheet metal, molding, and additive manufacturing.
• Basic data-analysis skills using spreadsheets or engineering tools.
• Strong attention to detail and organized design records.
• Curiosity and willingness to learn in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Ability to follow established quality procedures and design-controls.

Responsibilities

• Support design activities for new products and improvements under guidance of engineers.
• Create and revise 3D CAD models and drawings using SolidWorks.
• Review drawings and correct them per dimensioning and tolerance practices.
• Assist with engineering documentation and ECO process inputs.
• Research components, materials, fabrication methods, and suppliers for decisions.
• Build, assemble, troubleshoot, and test prototypes and samples.
• Prepare test setups, collect data, and draft test procedures and reports.
• Maintain BOMs and configuration records per quality procedures.
• Participate in design reviews and communicate progress to the team.
• Follow quality procedures, safety practices, and design-control requirements.
• Contribute to new product development and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

SolidWorks

3D CAD modeling

Prototiping

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

3D printing

Lab equipment

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Mechanical Engineer II to join a fast-paced, multidisciplinary team in Goleta, CA. You will design, prototype, test, and transfer 3D visualization and guidance systems for microsurgery, collaborating with mechanical, electrical, optical, software, and manufacturing groups.

The role targets early-career engineers with a foundational understanding of design principles and hands-on prototyping experience.