Mechanical Engineer

Job Title: Mechanical EngineerJob Description

We are seeking a dynamic and hands-on Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineer who thrives on a mix of SolidWorks design and plant-floor engineering. This role involves designing and improving equipment and tooling, troubleshooting production issues, supporting automation and process improvements, and managing projects from concept through installation and production.

Responsibilities

• Design and modify equipment, tooling, fixtures, and mechanical components using SolidWorks.

• Create 3D models, assemblies, drawings, and Bills of Materials (BOMs).

• Troubleshoot production equipment and mechanical systems in collaboration with Maintenance and Operations teams.

• Support equipment maintenance for pumps, motors, pneumatics, vacuum systems, belts, and related systems.

• Lead equipment, automation, and continuous-improvement projects.

• Support mold/tooling design and 3D printing/rapid prototyping.

• Own projects from design through fabrication, installation, testing, and into production.

• Coordinate with machinists, fabricators, vendors, contractors, Operations, and Maintenance teams.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.

• 25+ years of mechanical or manufacturing engineering experience preferred.

• Strong proficiency in SolidWorks.

• Experience in designing equipment, tooling, or mechanical systems.

• Comfortable troubleshooting equipment and working hands-on in a manufacturing environment.

• Ability to independently manage engineering projects from design through implementation.

• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with 3D printing or rapid prototyping.

• Automation and process improvement experience.

• Familiarity with pumps, motors, VFDs, pneumatics, hydraulics, or vacuum systems.

• Experience in mold, die, fixture, or tooling design.

• Vendor/contractor or capital project management experience.

Work Environment

This position is fully on-site in Corvallis, OR, operating five days a week. The work environment is a smaller, close-knit manufacturing facility with approximately 50 employees. The role involves a combination of desk/design work and hands-on plant-floor activities. Engineers may spend several hours on the floor, depending on the project. The manufacturing setting includes machinery, noise, dust, heat, and forklift traffic. The role requires close collaboration with Operations, Maintenance, Production, and Mold & Die teams. The work environment is not overly siloed, allowing for multiple roles and direct interaction with equipment users. Typical days can shift quickly if there's a production-down situation or urgent equipment issue.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Corvallis, OR.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $55.00/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 Corvallis, OR.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 25, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Corvallis,OR.

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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