Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Title: Mechanical Design EngineerJob Description

Join our team as a Mechanical Design Engineer, where you will play a crucial role in supporting engineering and field teams through the reverse engineering of generator components. You will be responsible for creating specialized tooling, maintaining design records, and performing quality control checks. Your work will contribute to the improvement of products, parts, tooling, and equipment, supporting a dynamic and innovative environment.

Responsibilities

• Support Engineering and field teams in reverse engineering of generator components using precise measurement gauges such as micrometers, calipers, and depth gauges.

• Create and design specialized tooling to enhance engineering processes.

• Maintain comprehensive design records and files, including drawings and bills of materials, for completed engineering work.

• Perform quality control checks on all incoming parts received from suppliers to ensure they meet engineering standards.

• Assist on-site Generator Specialists by providing new parts and tooling as required, which may involve traveling to project sites.

• Collaborate closely with suppliers to ensure parts are manufactured according to engineering specifications.

• Propose improvements for products, parts, tooling, and equipment to optimize performance and efficiency.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in SolidWorks.

• Expert use of precise measurement equipment, including calipers and micrometers.

• Associate's degree in Engineering Technology or Mechanical Design.

• Ability to conduct reverse engineering.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Strong preference for experience in robotics.

Work Environment

The position operates on a single shift from Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, with occasional weekend work during critical periods. The company consists of approximately 75 employees, with 8 to 10 in the Engineering department. Enjoy a supportive environment that encourages growth and advancement, with opportunities to work on fascinating projects involving reactors and power plants.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Amsterdam, NY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $36.06 - $38.46/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 Amsterdam, NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 10, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Amsterdam,NY.

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.

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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.