Senior Mechanical Engineer — Lead Design & Manufacturing

Actalent; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Wellness Program

PTO/Holidays

401(k) Match

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Development

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the design, development, and optimization of mechanical systems at our Fremont, CA location. You will guide projects from concept to production, collaborate with manufacturing and quality teams, and drive continuous improvement across processes.

You will apply advanced engineering principles, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to IP development and engineering standards while keeping safety and compliance in focus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related field with 11+ years of relevant experience OR Master’s degree with 7+ years of relevant experience.
• Extensive knowledge across mechanical design, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience in chemical, pharmaceutical, semiconductor, or manufacturing environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, analysis, and development of mechanical systems and components from concept through production.
• Apply advanced engineering principles to solve complex problems and improve product performance.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and cross-functional teams.

Skills

cad software

Design

Mechanical Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Chemical

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

MS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

FEA

AutoCAD

Simulation tools

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the design, development, and optimization of mechanical systems at our Fremont, CA location. You will guide projects from concept to production, collaborate with manufacturing and quality teams, and drive continuous improvement across processes.

You will apply advanced engineering principles, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to IP development and engineering standards while keeping safety and compliance in focus.