Entry Mechanical Engineer

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Mechanical Engineer Job Description We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Mechanical Engineer to join our team in designing packaging and material handling equipment. This role offers a unique opportunity to grow in a rapidly expanding environment, with training provided to enhance your real-world skills. Responsibilities Design and develop conveyor systems and machine designs. Work on packaging and material handling equipment projects. Create and manage shop and fabrication drawings. Prepare Bills of Materials (BOMs). Detail large systems using 2D drafting and 3D design tools. Essential Skills Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred. Proficiency in Solidworks (ideal but not mandatory). Experience in 2D drafting and 3D design. Experience with detailing large systems. Experience with shop drawings and fabrication drawings. Proficiency in preparing BOMs. Work Environment The position is based in a brand new facility that is rapidly growing, with plans to expand further. Initially, work may be conducted out of a trailer until the new facility is completed. The role offers the potential for mobility across different business units and opportunities for advancement. While on contract, no vacation time is offered, only holidays. Upon permanent hire, there is an opportunity for five hours of overtime per week, with potential pay increases and discretionary profit sharing Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Aurora, CO. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $28.00/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 Aurora,CO.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Apr 8, 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.