Mechanical Engineer

Actalent • Raleigh, NC • 9h ago

Job Title: Mechanical EngineerJob Description

We are seeking dedicated Mechanical Engineers to support the design, development, testing, and production of power generation and power distribution equipment. Join our dynamic team to work alongside Engineering and Manufacturing departments, guiding products from initial concept through to production and validation. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for early-career engineers eager for hands-on experience in product design, manufacturing, and testing, while collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Engineering and Manufacturing teams to support the full lifecycle of products from concept to production.

Participate in the design, development, testing, and production of power generation and power distribution equipment.

Engage in cross-functional engineering collaboration to ensure successful product development and validation.

Take ownership of engineering tasks, driving them from inception to completion in a fast-paced environment.

Essential Skills

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or a related engineering discipline.

Approximately 0-3 years of experience, including internships, co-ops, or hands-on engineering project experience.

Proficiency in mechanical design and product development.

Experience with CAD software, preferably Autodesk Inventor.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Exposure to manufacturing environments and testing and validation activities.

Organizational abilities and the ability to work closely with engineering and manufacturing teams.

Willingness to learn and grow in a product development environment.

Ability to travel up to 20%.

Work Environment

The role is primarily office-based with regular engagement at our manufacturing and R&D facilities, as well as job sites as needed. The work environment emphasizes hands-on engineering experiences rather than purely desk-based design work, offering a chance to gain exposure to both design engineering and manufacturing. Our organization serves utility, energy, infrastructure, and data center markets, presenting growth opportunities and high visibility with engineering leadership.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Raleigh, NC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $33.00 - $38.00/hr.

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.

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 Raleigh,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 21, 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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