Mechanical Engineer

Actalent • Indianapolis, IN • 1h ago

Responsibilities

Collaborate with internal teams, customers, and suppliers to design equipment integrated into distribution, production, and material-handling systems.

Translate customer goals and operational requirements into engineered solutions.

Support multiple phases of engineering projects, occasionally across several concurrent initiatives.

Develop 3D models and detailed engineering drawings for custom equipment and system components.

Perform hand calculations and engineering analyses to validate design integrity and performance.

Create and maintain project documentation, including product specifications, testing procedures, and technical reports.

Participate in cross-functional design reviews and collaborate with larger engineering teams.

Estimate engineering effort required for assigned tasks and manage workload to meet project deadlines.

Troubleshoot design challenges and propose solutions with increasing autonomy.

Support proto@type builds, testing, and design iterations as needed.

Communicate effectively with procurement, project managers, manufacturing teams, and external partners to ensure design intent is met.

Essential Skills

Bachelor's Degree in an engineering discipline.

3-5 years of experience in machine or automation equipment engineering.

3D Modeling Design experience, particularly with materials like steel, aluminum, stainless steel, and sheet metal.

Proficiency in SolidWorks or similar software.

Experience in stress analysis and GD&T.

Knowledge of FEA (Finite Element Analysis) and DFMEA.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Machine design experience.

SolidWorks Certification.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Indianapolis, IN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $52.88 - $58.69/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 Indianapolis,IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 14, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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