Job Description
Job DescriptionJob Title: Mechanical Designer
Job Description
We are seeking a skilled Mechanical Designer with a strong background in CAD and drafting, particularly in the medical device industry. The ideal candidate will have experience in designing electrical and mechanical systems, with a proven history of designing injection molded parts. This role requires creativity in ideation and sketching, as well as proficiency in component and assembly modeling, drawing creation, and prototyping.
Responsibilities
- Design electrical and mechanical components using SolidWorks.
- Develop injection molded parts, with experience in designing at least 10 parts and preferably over 50.
- Create and refine product designs for capital electrical and mechanical systems such as infusion pumps, CT, MRI, X-Ray, ventilators, dialysis, and surgical equipment.
- Design fixtures for test methods, lab equipment, and production/manufacturing.
- Integrate electrical and mechanical components effectively.
- Communicate concepts, ideas, and sketches clearly to engineers and technicians.
- Draft and manage document change orders.
Essential Skills
- CAD/drafting degree from a 2-year technical college.
- 2 to 5 years of experience using SolidWorks.
- 3+ years of relevant design experience.
- SolidWorks and PDM proficiency.
- Strong electrical and mechanical aptitude.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience with Grand Avenue Software.
- Familiarity with master reference geometry that links to multiple child parts.
Work Environment
This position is 100% on-site in a highly collaborative workspace. The successful candidate will work with four other members of the Mechanical Team and report to the Mechanical Engineering Manager. The work environment includes access to a 3D printer for testing designs.
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 $40.00 - $55.00/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 Jul 3, 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.
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