Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking an Optomechanical Engineer with a knack for creating assembly models, assembly drawings, bills of materials, and managing engineering changes. In this role, you will be heavily involved in the Design of Experiments, as well as engineering/design validation testing. Your responsibilities will also include executing tests and maintaining test records, creating tools and jigs to support Production, and translating marketing requirements into product requirements. A key part of your role will be ensuring product safety compliance, including CE & FDA laser safety, and managing the product development phase gate process through the full product life cycle. You will be customer-facing, working directly with our clients. Solidworks will be a tool you will use extensively, and you will also take on some project management tasks.

Hard Skills

• mechanical engineering
• product development
• design validation testing
• design for manufacturing
• tolerance analysis
• engineering change management
• Solidworks
• familiarity with Optical Systems

Work Site

This is a fully on-site position in Durham, North Carolina.

Work Environment

In this role, you will be working on a 9/80 schedule, enjoying every other Friday off. While we offer flexibility in hours, the position requires full onsite presence. As a crucial liaison between design and operations, you will be working heavily with our operations team.

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.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are 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

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 actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $55 - $75