Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer

Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a Sr Mechanical Design Engineer to join an Automation Solutions provider in the Greater Columbus Area. The company specializes in custom automation, repeat automation, and a wide range of automation products across industries such as life sciences, food & beverage, transportation, consumer products, and energy. The role involves developing well-engineered mechanical designs for mechanisms used in automated assembly systems, utilizing SolidWorks to produce layout, assembly level and detail drawings, bills of materials, and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Execute mechanical detail design projects for automated systems within the life sciences and automotive sectors.
• Collaborate with a team of 10 other mechanical design engineers.
• Utilize SolidWorks for design projects.

Essential Skills

• 8+ years of mechanical design experience within industrial automation or machine design.
• Experience with robot integration, understanding of pneumatics and servo drives.
• SolidWorks design experience, including automated equipment, automation systems, automated machinery, conveyor systems, 3D design, and mechanical engineering design.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• A BS degree in Mechanical Engineering or an Engineering discipline is required, although high-level experience can compensate for the absence of a degree.
• At least 2 years of experience in Automation Mechanical Design.
• Prior experience with automated equipment, turn-key equipment, or strong mechanical design.

Work Environment

This position is based in an office environment and is not a remote job. The company offers a diverse range of projects, allowing employees to work on different tasks and grow in various directions. The company's presence across multiple industries provides stability against market fluctuations.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lewis Center, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.67 - $57.69/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 Lewis Center,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 8, 2025.

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.

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