Job Title: Mechatronics Engineer

Job Description

Join a dynamic team where innovation meets engineering excellence. As a Mechatronics Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in selecting, prototyping, and designing new sensing options, installing and repairing mechanical systems, and collaborating with customers to address material-handling challenges. You will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and contribute to the development of electrical schematics, mechanical diagrams, and system-level drawings.

Responsibilities

Select, prototype, and design new sensing options such as barcode scanners and pressure sensors.Install and repair sensors, robot end tools, mechanical systems, and controls.Collaborate with customers to define and scope material-handling problems.Develop and finalize electrical schematics, mechanical diagrams, and system-level drawings.Record and analyze numerical and graphical data for presentation to leadership.Field-install and maintain systems by adjusting, repairing, replacing, or modifying automation/robotic system components.Generate documentation and build instructions for new hardware designs.Troubleshoot early-stage and early-production design and functionality problems.

Essential Skills

Minimum 1-3 years' experience in robotics or automation relevant field.Experience in designing, maintaining, or repairing robotics and production equipment.Degree in mechanical, electrical, software, or general robotics discipline.Ability to parse technical papers and determine functional from theoretical.Understanding of best practices in automation electrical and mechanical design.Familiarity with Linux operating system.Experience with quick-turn rapid prototyping practices like 3D printing and CNC services.Ability to follow electrical reference designs and make simple connections.Proficiency in using measuring devices, inspection tools, and power tools.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Familiarity with quick-turn rapid prototyping practices (e.g. 3D printing, low-volume CNC services).Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Perth Amboy, NJ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $30.00/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 onsite position in Perth Amboy,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 16, 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.

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.

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