Mechanical Designer

Mechanical Designer

We are seeking a talented Mechanical Designer to join our team. This role requires a creative and technically skilled individual with a work history in CAD/drafting and experience in medical device design. The ideal candidate will have a proven history of designing injection molded parts and the ability to ideate, sketch, model components, and create prototypes.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical and electrical components using SolidWorks.
• Create and modify injection molded parts, ensuring the design of at least 10 parts, with a preference for over 50.
• Collaborate with engineers and technicians to communicate concepts, ideas, and sketches.
• Integrate electrical and mechanical components in product designs.
• Design fixtures for test methods, lab equipment, and production/manufacturing processes.
• Participate in the development of capital electrical and mechanical systems such as infusion pumps, CT, MRI, X-Ray, ventilators, dialysis, and surgical equipment.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in product design, specifically in capital electrical and mechanical systems.
• SolidWorks proficiency, including PDM experience.
• Strong aptitude in both electrical and mechanical design.
• Experience with injection mold design.
• Ability to create detailed drawings and prototypes.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• CAD/drafting degree from a 2-year technical college.
• Experience with Grand Avenue Software.
• Familiarity with master reference geometry linking to multiple child parts.

Work Environment

The position is 100% on-site, providing access to a 3D printer for testing designs. The work environment is highly collaborative, involving close interaction with four other members of the Mechanical Team. You will be reporting to the Mechanical Engineering Manager.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Maple Grove, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $51.00/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)

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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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.