Job Title: Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

The Mechanical Engineer designs automated packaging, sortation, and labeling platforms to enable faster, more efficient delivery operations.

Responsibilities

Provide technical ownership and continuous refinement of packaging, sortation, and labeling automation systems.Collaborate with Electrical Engineers, Controls Engineers, packaging designers, and materials scientists to execute the design, development, and manufacturing of automation platforms.Lead project and platform design evolution, ensuring systems are optimized for automation, manufacturing efficiency, and scalability.Drive the development of packaging machinery and automation modules, ensuring solutions are simple, effective, and cost-efficient.Champion sustainable packaging practices, streamlined supply chain integration, and reduced total cost of ownership.

Essential Skills

Proficiency in 3D design and simulation software including but not limited to Solidworks, Ansys, Catia, and Creo.Experience in developing functional specifications, design verification plans, and functional test procedures.Expertise in mechanical design and engineering of automation systems.Strong in manufacturing processes, automation modules, and system integration.Experience in packaging machinery, sortation systems, and labeling platforms.Ability to work independently and collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

BS in Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering.8+ years of design experience for industrial automation.History of integrating solutions and designing machine and sheet metal components.Experience with metal parts, sheet metal, injection molding, large systems, or subsystems.Understanding of failure points and capability to design before building in CAD.

Work Environment

The candidate will work on a flagship machine, identifying continuous improvement opportunities and making fixes and improvements to deployment machines. Work includes executing designs in a lab and contributing to field deployment, as well as creating test fixtures. The role requires working at a customer site three days a week and may involve up to 20% travel. The work environment is a prototype testing environment with exposure to noise, moving machinery, and varying temperatures. Adherence to strict safety protocols is essential, and flexible hours are required to support testing schedules and coordinate with remote teams.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Westborough, MA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $59.80 - $62.41/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 onsite position in Westborough,MA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 11, 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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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