Senior Mechatronics Design Engineer

Actalent; Norwood (MA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

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Vision

Job summary

Actalent in Norwood, MA is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to lead the design and development of complex electromechanical products from concept to production launch. You will create CAD models, perform FEA, ensure manufacturability, and collaborate with electrical, firmware, and software teams.

The role requires 8+ years of experience, a degree in Mechanical Engineering, strong GD&T, and hands-on design verification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering (or Mechatronics) is required.
• 8+ years of experience designing, developing, and launching complex electromechanical products.
• Strong experience in machine design including mechanisms, structures, kinematics, drives, sensors, and packaging.
• Proficiency in CAD and FEA tools such as SolidWorks (or equivalent).
• Solid understanding of GD&T, mechanical drawings, BOMs, and engineering change processes.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain CAD models, assemblies, mechanical drawings, and BOMs using GD&T best practices.
• Perform and interpret FEA to validate structural, thermal, and mechanical performance.
• Drive design for manufacturability, assembly, reliability, and cost across appropriate manufacturing processes.
• Plan and execute verification and validation testing, including fixture design, data acquisition, analysis, and documentation.
• Collaborate with electrical, firmware, and software teams to define mechanical interfaces and system architecture.
• Partner with manufacturing, supply chain, marketing, and service teams to develop specifications and resolve design tradeoffs.
• Work directly with vendors and suppliers on component selection, fabrication, and integration.
• Generate and manage ECOs and other engineering change documentation.
• Identify technical risks and drive mitigation strategies throughout development.
• Mentor and coach junior engineers on mechanical design principles, CAD usage, and engineering best practices.
• Additional: Experience with mechatronics, mechanism, kinematics, drives, sensors, servos, and actuators.

Skills

CAD

FEA

GD&T

Mechatronics

Product development

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentoring

Manufacturing processes

Vendors & suppliers

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

FEA Software

Job description

Actalent in Norwood, MA is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to lead the design and development of complex electromechanical products from concept to production launch. You will create CAD models, perform FEA, ensure manufacturability, and collaborate with electrical, firmware, and software teams.

The role requires 8+ years of experience, a degree in Mechanical Engineering, strong GD&T, and hands-on design verification.