NPI Engineer

Actalent • Nashua, NH • 1h ago

NPI Engineer

This is a great role for an engineer who doesn't want to be limited to one narrow discipline. You will have the opportunity to work on the entire system-from mechanical design and component selection through controls programming, testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning.

Immediate Key Responsibilities

Lead installation, commissioning, and startup of complex process equipment

Execute and document FAT/SAT activities, verifying system functionality and customer requirements

Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical, electrical, and process issues to ensure successful equipment acceptance

Participate in new product and system development

Develop and maintain engineering drawings, bills of materials, and manufacturing documentation

Integrate pumps, valves, motors, VFDs, sensors, transmitters, and other instrumentation

Work directly with manufacturing technicians during equipment assembly

Work with customers, vendors, technicians, and other engineers to solve technical problems

Long-term Responsibilities

(training provided):

Design mechanical equipment, assemblies, frames, piping layouts, and components using SolidWorks

Design and modify automated process equipment and purification systems

Improve and standardize existing equipment designs

Develop and troubleshoot PLC programs

Develop and modify HMI interfaces

Develop equipment sequences, alarms, interlocks, and control logic

Read and develop P&IDs and electrical/control schematics

Select mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation components

Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and controls issues

Perform system startup, testing, debugging, and factory acceptance testing

Support installation and commissioning of equipment at customer facilities

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience

Experience designing mechanical equipment using SolidWorks

Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills

Comfortable working hands-on with actual equipment-not just designing from a desk

Ability to independently solve technical problems and take ownership of projects

Preferred Qualifications

3-7+ years of experience designing or developing automated equipment

Experience programming or troubleshooting PLCs

Understanding of industrial automation and control systems

Ability to read mechanical drawings, P&IDs, and electrical schematics

Experience working with sensors, instrumentation, motors, valves, and other industrial components

PLC/HMI experience with Allen-Bradley/Rockwell, Siemens, AutomationDirect, or similar platforms

Experience with VFDs, analog instrumentation, digital I/O, communications, and industrial networking

Experience with automated machinery, process skids, water treatment, filtration, biotech/pharmaceutical equipment,

laboratory equipment, or similar systems

Experience taking equipment from concept through design, fabrication, programming, testing, and commissioning

Experience working for an OEM, machine builder, or systems integrator

Experience developing standardized or configurable equipment platforms

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Nashua, NH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $110000.00 - $130000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

medical, generous PTO, 401K match

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Nashua,NH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 18, 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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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