Fully Remote Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer

Actalent is hiring a full remote mechanical engineer. Must be comfortable working in all areas of mechanical engineering. Position offers full time benefits and PTO. As a Mechanical Engineer, you will work independently on the creation of complex cable and interconnect assemblies and drawings. You will analyze these designs to ensure they meet system‑level design requirements and collaborate closely with engineers and technicians from various disciplines.

• This is not a pure design role. We need a Mechanical Engineer who is a jack of all trades. Cradle to grave, an engineer who can be given any task and challenge, and be able to complete without very little guidance**
• Work independently within a team structure in the creation of complex mechanical drawings, parts, and assemblies
• Collaborate closely with engineers and technicians from multiple disciplines to develop and test mechanical designs for both our prototyping and manufacturing businesses

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering with 3 or more years of mechanical design experience
• Must be eligible to receive a US Secret Clearance (Clearance not needed for the position)
• Exposure to configuration management (CM) and design control practices
• Knowledge of electro‑mechanical design, writing specifications, developing test procedures and close tolerance requirements
• Exposure to material selection and construction methods
• Understand thermal and structural principles
• Experience with Solid Works, both 3‑D modeling and 2‑D drawings is preferred
• Exposure to American Society of Mechanical Engineering (ASME) Y14 and Geometric Dimensioning is preferred
• Electronic Packaging experience is preferred

This is a Contract position based out of North Syracuse, NY.

The pay range for this position is $55.00 – $60.00/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, 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 remote position.

Final date to receive applications:
This position is anticipated to close on Jan 21, 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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