Job Details

Job Title: Mechanical EngineerJob Description

The Mechanical Design / Project Engineer will support the design, development, and commercialization of medical device products, with a focus on vacuum and fluid management systems. This role blends hands-on mechanical design with project ownership, cross-functional collaboration, and manufacturing support throughout the product lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design and development of electro-mechanical systems involving fluid mechanics and vacuum-based technologies.

• Design and develop both capital equipment and consumable products used in medical device applications.

• Create detailed CAD models, assemblies, drawings, and specifications for plastic injection molded, machined, and sheet metal components.

• Support product development from concept through validation, transfer to manufacturing, and sustaining engineering.

• Conduct and support design reviews, tolerance analysis, and design for manufacturability (DFM/DFA) activities.

• Partner with manufacturing, quality, and suppliers to resolve design and production issues.

• Select and manage external vendors and suppliers, including technical evaluations and cost analysis.

• Participate in root cause analysis, failure investigations, and corrective actions.

• Support risk management activities including FMEA, hazard analysis, and design controls.

• Plan and execute product testing and validation in compliance with medical device standards and regulations.

• Manage project timelines, deliverables, and technical documentation.

Essential Skills

• 5+ years of experience in electro-mechanical design.

• Proficient in fluid management.

• Strong product design skills.

• Experience with medical device applications.

• Holding an engineering degree.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with consumables.

• Proficiency in vendor selection.

• Skilled in root cause analysis.

• Knowledgeable in risk management.

• Familiar with failure modes and testing.

Work Environment

This is a remote role, allowing for flexibility and the opportunity to support a leading medical device manufacturer within a large device waste management project.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Minneapolis, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $65.00/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.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 6, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we've helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC-with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.