Mechanical Engineer

Actalent • San Diego, CA • 2h ago

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

As a Mechanical Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in designing and developing precision tooling and fixturing for alignment and assembly stations. This position requires creating fabrication-ready mechanical drawings and documentation while collaborating with suppliers and machine shops to source components and manage builds. You will support product-level mechanical design and integration alongside optics and electronics teams, as well as set up and manage a CAD environment.

Responsibilities

Design and develop precision tooling and fixturing for alignment and assembly stations.

Create fabrication-ready mechanical drawings and documentation.

Collaborate with suppliers and machine shops to source components and manage builds.

Support product-level mechanical design and integration alongside optics and electronics teams.

Set up and manage CAD environment, preferably using SolidWorks or Fusion 360.

Contribute to semi-automated station design and lab equipment setup.

Navigate multiple concurrent projects with organization and follow-through.

Essential Skills

Proficiency in SolidWorks or Fusion 360.

Experience in mechanical design and new product development.

Experience with tooling and fixture design, particularly for semi-automated stations.

2-3 years of hands-on mechanical design experience.

Strong CAD skills and familiarity with design for fabrication.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience (GED plus 5-8 years in relevant roles).

Experience with precision machining, EDM, and proto@type tooling.

Comfortable in fast-paced, startup environments with shifting priorities.

Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Must pass pre-screening/compliance

Work Environment

You will be reporting alongside Electrical and Optical Engineers within a team of about 10 engineers located onsite in San Diego, with an additional office in Colorado. The work hours are from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The position is based onsite at UCSD Campus in La Jolla, CA. Eligible for Holiday Pay and 5 days of California Sick Time.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $41.00 - $49.00/hr.

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 San Diego,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 22, 2025.

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