Mechanical Designer

Job Title: Mechanical Designer Job Description
As a Mechanical Designer, you will be responsible for the design and detailing of mechanical components and systems for custom automation equipment. Your role will include creating 3D models and 2D drawings using Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD, as well as managing projects through to the installation of equipment. You will also spend a portion of your time on the shop floor to review the implementation of your designs.
Responsibilities
- Design and detail mechanical components and systems for automated equipment using Autodesk Inventor.
- Develop 3D models, 2D drawings, and complete Bill of Materials (BOMs).
- Collaborate with controls engineers to optimize mechanical designs for integration with electrical and control systems.
- Participate in design reviews and incorporate feedback to improve functionality and manufacturability.
- Perform engineering calculations to validate design integrity and performance.
- Review customer specifications and ensure compliance with project requirements.
- Support the build and debug phases of machine development, including occasional travel to customer sites.
- Maintain documentation and revision control throughout the design lifecycle.
Essential Skills
- 4+ years of recent experience in mechanical automated machinery design, including robotic cells, conveyors, gantries, and end-of-arm tooling.
- 2+ years of experience with Autodesk Inventor or similar 3D modeling software.
- Strong skills in design, detailing, and layout of mechanical components.
- Familiarity with GD&T and fabrication processes.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience with Solidworks is advantageous.
- Background in mechanical engineering.
- Experience in powertrain and robotic cell design.
- Knowledge of industry standards and compliance requirements.
Work Environment
The company is family-owned with about 50 employees. The facility is clean and well-maintained, with no odors. The engineering team, consisting of approximately 12 engineers and designers, is situated upstairs, overlooking the plant floor where systems are built. The environment is creative, with paid overtime and a single shift operation. The company values consistent performance feedback and offers opportunities to work across various industries.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Brighton, MI.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $48.00/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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Brighton,MI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 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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