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 background 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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Maple Grove, MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 3, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we've helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.