Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

Mechanical Engineer | Actalent

The Tone:
This is a Contract to Hire Mechanical Engineer position at Actalent, located in Denver, CO. Actalent stands as a global leader in engineering and sciences services, with over 40 years of experience supporting visionary companies in advancing their goals. With a vast network spanning 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC, and dedicated delivery centers in India, Actalent provides core capabilities in mechanical, electrical, systems, software, and manufacturing engineering across diverse industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. This role offers an opportunity to join Actalent’s team in designing packaging and material handling equipment, contributing to a rapidly expanding environment and benefiting from provided training to enhance real-world skills.

The TL;DR
• Role: Contract
• Type: Contract to Hire
• Location: Denver, CO
• Pay: $25–$28 hourly
• Mission: This role focuses on designing packaging and material handling equipment for a rapidly expanding business unit.
• Tech Stack: Solidworks, 2D drafting, 3D design tools

What You’ll Actually Do
• Design: Design and develop conveyor systems and various machine designs for packaging and material handling applications.
• Project Work: Work on projects specifically focused on packaging and material handling equipment.
• Documentation: Create and manage detailed shop and fabrication drawings to support manufacturing processes.
• Material Planning: Prepare comprehensive Bills of Materials (BOMs) for equipment and system components.
• System Detailing: Detail large, complex systems using both 2D drafting and 3D design software tools.

The Must-Haves
• Background: A Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering is preferred for this early-career position.
• Experience: Candidates should possess experience in 2D drafting and 3D design, detailing large systems, and creating shop and fabrication drawings, as well as proficiency in preparing Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Skills: Essential technical skills include 2D drafting, 3D design, Bill of Materials (BOM) preparation, detailing complex systems, and managing fabrication drawing documentation.
• Bonus: A minimum GPA of 3.5 or higher is desired. Proficiency in Solidworks is considered ideal, though it is not strictly mandatory for this role.