Job Title: Mechanical Engineer
Job Description
This role focuses on designing custom equipment such as specialized glovebox and hot cell systems, shielding solutions, and remote handling equipment for the radiopharma and nuclear industries. The Mechanical Engineer will contribute throughout the full project lifecycle, from concept development and detailed design to hands-on calculations and direct customer interaction. The position involves generating fabrication drawings from conceptual designs, supporting FEA/CFD analyses, and applying GD&T and relevant industry codes and standards to ensure safe, reliable, and compliant equipment.
Responsibilities
Design custom equipment including specialized glovebox systems, hot cell systems, shielding designs, and remote handling equipment for radiopharma and nuclear applications.
Develop conceptual designs and translate them into detailed fabrication drawings suitable for manufacturing.
Perform hands-on engineering calculations to validate designs and ensure structural integrity, safety, and performance.
Create and refine 3D models for mechanical components and assemblies using engineering design software.
Apply Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) principles to ensure precise and manufacturable designs.
Support and interpret FEA and CFD analyses to optimize designs and address structural, thermal, and flow-related requirements.
Incorporate and adhere to relevant codes and standards (such as ANSI, ASME, and ASTM) throughout the design process.
Design sheet metal components and assemblies, ensuring manufacturability and compliance with project specifications.
Collaborate with customers to understand technical requirements, gather feedback, and adjust designs to meet project needs.
Coordinate with fabrication teams to support the manufacturing process and address any design-related questions or issues.
Contribute to the development and growth of a new business division by sharing technical expertise and helping establish best practices and processes.
Work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure that designs meet quality, safety, and regulatory expectations for pharma, biotech, radiopharma, chemical, and nuclear applications.
Essential Skills
Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
3+ years of experience designing custom equipment.
3+ years of experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
3+ years of experience with sheet metal design.
3+ years of experience supporting or performing FEA/CFD analyses.
Strong background in mechanical design and mechanical engineering principles.
Proficiency in 3D modeling and mechanical design tools.
Experience with sheet metal design for complex equipment.
Working knowledge of ANSI, ASME, and ASTM codes and standards.
Ability to generate detailed fabrication drawings from conceptual designs.
Capability to perform hands-on engineering calculations.
Experience designing equipment for industries such as pharma, biotech, radiopharma, chemical, or nuclear.
Ability to collaborate directly with customers and internal teams to gather requirements and refine designs.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience with FEA analysis tools and workflows.
Experience with CFD analysis tools and workflows.
Proficiency with Inventor for 3D modeling and mechanical design.
Experience with AutoCAD for engineering and fabrication drawings.
Experience in HVAC-related mechanical design is beneficial.
Familiarity with designing containment systems, isolators, glovebox systems, aseptic processing isolators, and negative pressure systems.
Experience working with sheet metal fabrication teams and understanding manufacturing constraints.
Strong communication skills for effective interaction with customers and cross-functional teams.
Ability to contribute to a growing division and help shape processes and standards.
Work Environment
The role begins as a remote position while office space is finalized on the west side of the region. Once the new facility is ready, the Mechanical Engineer will follow a hybrid schedule, working onsite approximately 3-4 days per week. The position involves close collaboration with fabrication operations located in Mauston, and the engineer must be willing to travel there as needed based on project requirements, as this is where equipment fabrication takes place. The organization manufactures specialized equipment for pharma, biotech, radiopharma, chemical, and nuclear industries, including containment systems, isolators, aseptic processing isolators, glovebox systems, and negative pressure systems. The successful candidate will join a newly created division and will play a key role in building a growing team. The company emphasizes work-life balance and offers a generous time-off package, including three weeks of PTO, three personal days, and one sick week.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Mauston, WI.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $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 hybrid position in Mauston,WI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 5, 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.
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