Mechatronics Engineer

ACTalent; Oakland (NJ); On-site; USD 66,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent in Oakland, NJ is seeking a Mechatronics Engineer to lead the design and assembly of custom machinery and packaging equipment using SolidWorks. You will develop robotic solutions with FANUC and Universal robotics, ensuring proper assembly, testing, and performance optimization of machines.

You will interface with clients to understand requirements, provide updates, and collaborate with engineering and production teams to meet project timelines and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in mechanical design and automation.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks and robotic programming with FANUC and Universal.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and anticipate project needs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and assembly of custom machinery and packaging equipment using SolidWorks.
• Develop and implement robotic solutions with a focus on FANUC and Universal Robotics platforms.
• Ensure proper assembly, thorough testing, and performance optimization of machines.
• Participate in backend testing to validate machine functionality and resolve issues.
• Interface with clients to understand requirements and provide updates.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to meet project timelines and quality standards.

Skills

Mechanical design

SolidWorks

Robotic programming

FANUC

Universal Robotics

Bachelor's degree

Initiative

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

FANUC robotics

Universal Robots

Job description

Job Title: Mechatronics Engineer

Job Description

As a Mechatronics Engineer, you will lead the design and assembly of custom machinery and packaging equipment using SolidWorks. You will develop and implement robotic solutions with a strong emphasis on FANUC and Universal Robotics platforms. This role requires end-to-end project execution, ensuring machines are assembled correctly, tested thoroughly, and optimized for performance. You will participate in backend testing to validate machine functionality and resolve issues. Additionally, you will interact with clients to understand requirements, provide updates, and ensure satisfaction, while collaborating closely with engineering and production teams to meet project timelines and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and assembly of custom machinery and packaging equipment using SolidWorks.
• Develop and implement robotic solutions with a focus on FANUC and Universal Robotics platforms.
• Ensure proper assembly, thorough testing, and performance optimization of machines.
• Participate in backend testing to validate machine functionality and resolve issues.
• Interface with clients to understand requirements and provide updates.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to meet project timelines and quality standards.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in mechanical design and automation.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks and robotic programming with FANUC and Universal.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and anticipate project needs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Oakland, NJ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $48.08 - $55.29/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 jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Oakland, NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 23, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Oakland,NJ.

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 withoutregard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protectedby law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification oradjustment 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 thecity and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicantswith arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as acondition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this lawshall 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 applicationsand qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, youacknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.