Mechanical Test Engineer II (Robotics)

Actalent; United States; On-site; USD 66,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

HSA - Health Spending Account

Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a hands-on mechanical engineer to join the robotics hardware development group in a prototype-driven lab environment in North Reading, MA. You will design and fabricate test fixtures, build pneumatic circuits, and plan validation tests for robotic subsystems.

Required are a BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or Robotics, 3+ years in hands-on mechanical/robotics testing, and SolidWorks proficiency.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, or equivalent practical experience.
• SolidWorks proficiency for 3D modeling and 2D drawing creation.
• 3+ years of hands-on mechanical engineering or robotics testing in prototype-driven development environments.
• Hands-on experience designing, building, modifying, and fabricating test fixtures and test rigs.
• Experience with pneumatic systems, including pneumatic circuit design and construction.

Responsibilities

• Design and fabricate test fixtures and rigs.
• Build pneumatic circuits.
• Plan and execute tests on robotic subsystems.
• Create SolidWorks 3D models and 2D drawings.
• Document and report test data.
• Analyze results to identify trends, failure modes, and opportunities for design improvement.

Skills

SolidWorks

Robotics testing

Test fixtures design

Prototype development

Independent work

Education

BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, or related

Tools

SolidWorks

Pneumatic circuits

Job description

Below are some details about the position:

• Benefits: YES
• Pay: $48-49 an hour depending on experience
• Schedule & Environment: On-site, Prototype-driven laboratory environment
• Duration: 6 month contract with potential for extension/conversion

About the Team

The robotics hardware development group focuses on the design and validation of robotic subsystems, particularly robotic end effectors. The team works in a prototype-driven, lab-based environment where they design and fabricate test fixtures and execute validation testing on robotic hardware.

Why the Position is Open

Additional hands-on mechanical engineering support is needed to:

• Design and build test fixtures
• Execute validation testing
• Support development of robotic end effectors

Responsibilities

• Design and fabricate test fixtures and rigs
• Build pneumatic circuits
• Plan and execute tests on robotic subsystems
• Create SolidWorks 3D models and 2D drawings
• Document and report test data
• Analyze results to identify trends, failure modes, and opportunities for design improvement

MUST HAVES:

• BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, or equivalent practical experience
• SolidWorks proficiency for 3D modeling and 2D drawing creation.
• 3+ years of hands-on mechanical engineering or robotics testing experience in prototype-driven development environments, with strong mechanical engineering fundamentals.
• Hands-on experience designing, building, modifying, and fabricating test fixtures and test rigs.
• Experience with pneumatic systems, including pneumatic circuit design and construction.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong documentation, communication, data analysis, and reporting skills.

NICE TO HAVES:

• Environmental testing experience
• Rapid prototyping experience (3D printing, machining, off-the-shelf components)
• Experience with engineering project management tools such as JIRA, Asana, or similar, and ability to analyze and interpret test data

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of North Reading, MA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $48.08 - $49.50/hr.

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 fully onsite position in North Reading, MA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 24, 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.

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Massachusetts Lie Detector:

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

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