Mechanical Designer

Mechanical Designer at Actalent

Mechanical Designer

As a Mechanical Designer, you will play a crucial role in developing innovative solutions and designs within the medical device industry. You will be responsible for creating and modeling components and assemblies, as well as prototyping and drafting using Solid Works.

• Design and model components and assemblies using Solid Works.
• Create detailed drawings and prototypes for medical devices.
• Collaborate with engineers and technicians to clearly communicate concepts and ideas.
• Develop designs for at least 10 injection molded parts.
• Integrate electrical and mechanical components into cohesive designs.
• Design fixtures for test methods, lab equipment, and manufacturing processes.

• CAD/drafting degree from a 2-year technical college.
• 2 to 5 years of experience using Solid Works.
• Medical device design experience.
• Experience designing at least 10 injection molded parts.
• Strong electrical and mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to ideate, sketch, and communicate design concepts effectively.

• Experience with Grand Avenue Software.
• Familiarity with master reference geometry linking to multiple child parts.
• PDM experience.
• Product design experience with capital electrical and mechanical systems such as infusion pumps, CT, MRI, X‑Ray, ventilators, dialysis, and surgical equipment.

The role requires 100% on‑site work in a collaborative workspace. You will work alongside four other members of the Mechanical Team and have access to a 3D printer for testing designs. The environment is highly collaborative, promoting teamwork and creativity.

Contract to Hire based out of Maple Grove, MN.

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $51.00/hr 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, 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)

Final date to receive applications:
This position is anticipated to close on Jan 23, 2026.

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.

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 due to a disability, please email actalentaccom for other accommodation options.

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