Senior Cad Designer

Actalent; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent in Woburn, MA is seeking an experienced Mechanical Designer to develop mechanical and electrical systems in SolidWorks from rough sketches and customer drawings, including sheet metal enclosures. You will create complex assemblies and drawings with proper tolerancing and BOMs, with minimal supervision.

The role requires evaluating trade-offs between performance, cost and schedule, providing product support from concept to production, and occasional travel (typically <5%). It is a permanent onsite position based in Woburn.

Qualifications

• Education – BSME. Willing to consider other similar education if substantial experience is directly applicable.
• 3+ Years of hands on experience creating models and drawings in CAD, Solidworks preferred, for mechanical assemblies with the ability to manage assemblies up to 100 custom parts combined with 800+ off the shelf components.
• Experience designing sheet metal enclosures preferred.
• Working knowledge of engineering tools: PLM software, Oracle Cloud; knowledge of sheet metal and plumbing fittings.
• Able to work independently and prioritize work based on project requirements.
• Strong problem solving, risk analysis, and option evaluation skills.
• Daily use of Microsoft Office software.
• Experience / Knowledge refrigeration systems a major plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop a mechanical and electrical design in SolidWorks from rough sketches, design concepts, verbal instructions, customer drawings, etc., with minimal engineering supervision.
• Investigate design factors such as ease of manufacture, interchangeability, weight, tolerances, and material availability.
• Provide optional design approaches during preliminary stages and create new BOMs for the design.
• Create complex SolidWorks assemblies and drawings with proper GD&T.
• Follow established procedures; drive continuous improvement and update procedures as necessary.
• Provide product support from early concept through production.
• Travel limited. Typically less than 5% per year; domestic and international travel is possible.

Skills

Mechanical

Blueprint

Wiring

Design

Solidworks

Drafting

CAD

Education

BSME

Tools

PLM software

Oracle Cloud

Job description

Description

• Develop a mechanical and electrical design in Solidworks from rough sketches, design concepts, verbal instructions, customer drawings, etc., with minimal engineering supervision. This includes sheet metal design for the products product specifications. Evaluate trade-offs between performance/functionality, quality, cost and schedule. Ensure that cost, performance and schedule goals are achieved. Actively manage risk mitigation efforts.
• Investigate pertinent design factors such as ease of manufacture, interchangeability, weight, tolerance stack and the availability of material, etc.
• Provide optional design approaches during the preliminary stages of design.
• Create new items and BOM’s for the design.
• Create complex assembly models in Solidworks.
• Creates drawings in Solidworks with proper dimensioning and tolerancing.
• Follow established procedures; drive continuous improvement and update procedures applicable to your area as necessary.
• Provide product support from early concept, through product development and throughout production.
• Travel limited. Typically less than 5% per year. Domestic and International travel is possible.

Skills

Mechanical, Blueprint, Wiring, Design, solidworks, Drafting, Cad

Top Skills Details

Mechanical,Blueprint,Wiring,Design,solidworks

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Education – BSME. Willing to consider other similar education if substantial experience is directly applicable.
• 3+ Years of hands on experience creating models and drawings in CAD, Solidworks preferred, for mechanical assemblies with the ability to manage assemblies up to 100 custom parts combined with 800+ off the shelf components.
• Experience designing sheet metal enclosures preffered
• Working knowledge of engineering tools: o PLM software o MRP siftware (Oracle cloud a plus) o Knowledgeable / experienced sheet metal (with hardware) and plumbing (fittings, hosing).
• Able to work independently and prioritize work based on the candidates understanding of the given overall project requirements as well as other projects within the organization.
• Good experience and skills in technical problem solving, analyzing system risk, identifying options, making recommendations.
• Daily use of Microsoft Office software.
• Experience / Knowledge refrigeration systems a major plus.

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Woburn, MA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $100000.00/yr.

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 fully onsite position in Woburn,MA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 29, 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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Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall 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 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.