Design Engineer

Job Title: Design Engineer Job Description
The Design Engineer develops, modifies, and supports equipment designs for automated material handling systems, creating detailed mechanical drawings and 3D models while collaborating closely with cross-functional engineering teams throughout the project lifecycle.
Responsibilities
- Design and modify equipment for automated material handling systems, ensuring reliability, safety, and performance.
- Develop 3D models, layouts, and installation drawings using SolidWorks and AutoCAD to support engineering and installation activities.
- Support system studies and conceptual designs for automation and conveyor projects, contributing to technical solutions and feasibility assessments.
- Coordinate with controls, automation, and commissioning teams throughout project execution to ensure integrated and functional system designs.
- Troubleshoot and improve equipment designs during manufacturing, installation, and startup phases, resolving mechanical and design issues as they arise.
- Update drawings and documentation to produce accurate as-built packages that reflect final installed configurations.
- Develop technical documentation, including maintenance procedures, troubleshooting guides, and mechanical manuals for end users and internal teams.
- Research new materials, components, and technologies to enhance system performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
- Collaborate with internal engineering teams to ensure designs align with customer requirements, project objectives, and industry standards.
- Support field installations and startup activities as needed, providing on-site technical assistance and design clarification.
- Manage design tasks in a fast-paced environment, effectively prioritizing and supporting multiple projects simultaneously.
Essential Skills
- Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology preferred.
- At least 2 years of engineering design experience in a relevant field.
- Proficiency with SolidWorks for 3D modeling and mechanical design.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD for layouts and installation drawings.
- Experience creating detailed mechanical drawings and 3D models suitable for manufacturing and installation.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing, automation, or material handling equipment and related mechanical systems.
- Technical writing and documentation experience, including procedures and manuals.
- Effective communication skills for collaborating with cross-functional engineering and project teams.
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate project activities and work with multiple stakeholders.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced engineering environment supporting multiple projects simultaneously.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience with automated material handling systems and conveyor projects.
- Background in equipment troubleshooting during manufacturing, installation, and startup.
- Familiarity with researching and evaluating new materials, components, and technologies for system improvement.
- Ability to develop maintenance procedures and troubleshooting guides for mechanical systems.
- Strong attention to detail when updating drawings and creating accurate as-built documentation.
- Collaborative mindset and ability to work closely with controls, automation, and commissioning teams.
Work Environment
This role is primarily based in an office and on-site environment, with typical working hours of either 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The position involves close collaboration with engineering and project teams and may require occasional support at field installation and startup locations. There is a policy in place for inclement weather, and while there is no formal weekly or monthly work-from-home arrangement, occasional flexibility may be available depending on project needs. The environment is fast-paced, focused on engineering design and project execution for automation and material handling systems.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Maryland Heights, MO.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $39.00 - $44.00/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 Maryland Heights,MO.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 9, 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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