Mechanical Engineer

Actalent • New York, NY • 3h ago

Summary:

Our work is at the forefront of new computing and human input technologies. To develop this hardware, we require a Mechanical Engineer

with rapid prototyping, fixture development, and mechanical testing experience to contribute to our EMG wristband program. We seek someone with the curiosity to research and investigate the design and functionality of a new class of wearable technology, with a focus on electromyography (EMG) signal quality and skin-electrode contact optimization. In this role, you will proto@type and rework design concepts, generate fixture designs, make engineering drawings, execute testing, and analyze results. The role is 100% in-office in NYC.

Job Responsibilities:

Research, design, develop, manufacture, and test wearable devices with a focus on rapid prototyping and device rework/repair

Design mechanical test fixtures for both subsystem and system-level characterization and generate testing procedures

Plan and execute Design of Experiments (DOEs) to evaluate key performance indicators for a wearable product

Execute mechanical testing to characterize hardware using both standard and custom testing procedures, including 3-point bend testing for band stiffness and environmental testing

Analyze test data against hardware specifications and contribute to the development of new KPI specs

Assist on device failure analysis and conduct root cause investigations

Provide 2D/3D CAD models of fixture and proto@type concepts

100% in-office and lab work in NYC to include proto@type assembly and rework, fixture development, and mechanical testing

Required skills:

Creativity, verbal and written communication skills, analytical and problem-solving ability

Team player and detail oriented

Ability to make sketches, engineering drawings and common computations

Model, build, test, and refine proto@types and characterization test systems

Previous experience with Siemens NX

Experience with mechanical test and inspection equipment such as Instron, microscopes, OMM, temperature and humidity chambers

Experience with prototyping equipment such as 3DP, laser cutter, heating elements, adhesives dispense/activation, soldering

Preferred skills:

Experience with wearable device assembly, including FPC (Flexible Printed Circuit) handling

Experience working with load cells, tensiometers, or similar sensors for characterizing mechanical and biomechanical systems

Education/Experience:

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related field required

Top 3 must-have HARD skills:

Mechanical design for consumer electronics (NX, SolidWorks, or equivalent parametric CAD)

Hands-on prototyping and fabrication (3D printing, CNC, fixture design, bench-level assembly and debug)

DFM experience with injection molding and/or sheet metal (tolerance stackups, GD&T, vendor drawing packages)

Good to have skills:

Experience with wearable devices or miniaturized assemblies

Familiarity with textile integration or flexible materials

Comfort with test fixture design and bench-level reliability testing

Working knowledge of thermal and structural FEA

Years of experience needed:

Experienced enough to own components independently but doesn't need to be a tech lead.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of New York, NY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $60.00/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 New York,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 21, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

Hiring diverse talent

Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we've helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC-with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

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