Mechanical Systems Engineer

Actalent • Woodinville, WA • 2h ago

Job Title: Mechanical Systems EngineerJob Description

As a Mechanical Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for solving complex problems from start to finish, including design, build, test, iteration, and scaling. You will design and build mechanical and electro-mechanical systems that support ongoing development and field deployments. Your role involves working across disciplinary boundaries, simplifying processes aggressively, scaling effective solutions, and supporting field deployments.

Responsibilities

Solve problems from first-principles reasoning through design, build, test, iteration, and scale-up.

Design and build mechanical and electro-mechanical systems.

Work across mechanical assemblies, sensors, controllers, heaters, and other components.

Simplify processes to meet cost requirements.

Translate benchtop and modeling results into scalable field systems.

Travel for building and commissioning test systems, and for customer/vendor site visits.

Essential Skills

Proficiency in mechanical systems, electrical systems, and R&D engineering.

Experience in proto@type and systems engineering.

BS/MS in mechanical or electrical engineering or related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Demonstrated end-to-end problem solving capabilities.

Strong foundation in physical sciences, including heat transfer, fluid mechanics, mechanics of materials, and electrical circuits.

Fluency with engineering calculations and quantitative sanity checking.

Comfort with mechanical design/CAD, electrical component selection, sensors/instrumentation, data acquisition, troubleshooting, and experimental work.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Enjoyment in building things, demonstrated through past projects or personal side projects.

Experience in industrial process environments.

Ability to work hands-on in both lab and outdoor field environments.

Work Environment

The role requires working in both laboratory and outdoor field environments. Flexibility to travel as needed for site visits and deployments is essential. The ability to work hands-on and adapt to changing paths based on test results is crucial. The environment encourages rapid learning and practical utility with a focus on cost-effectiveness.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Woodinville, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $80.00 - $80.00/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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Woodinville, WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 30, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Woodinville,WA.

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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