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Mechancial Designer

Actalent · Saint Louis, MO, USA ·

Pay:
$70,000-$90,000/hr
Job type:
Temporary

Mechanical Designer
As a Mechanical Designer, you will be responsible for designing equipment and specifications for major components, equipment, and processes. You will work closely with Engineering and Manufacturing teams to ensure effective communication regarding equipment standardization, project coordination, and product information generated from Sales. This role involves detailing schematic and process flow drawings, providing support to fabrication, assembly, and testing departments, and participating in technical/sales meetings to assess project feasibility.

Responsibilities

Design equipment and specifications for major components and processes.

Work closely with Engineering and Manufacturing to ensure effective internal communication.

Detail schematic drawings and process flow drawings as required.

Give time estimates on completing drawings and inform Management of project deadline concerns.

Modify drawings and process Engineering Change Requests/Engineering Change Notices (ECR/ECNs) as required.

Monitor fabrication of equipment to ensure design intent is met and provide feedback for design improvements.

Complete job summary reports to record potential improvements for future projects.

Essential Skills

Proficiency in design using SolidWorks.

Experience in mechanical design, skids, and steel fabrication.

2+ years of experience as a Mechanical Designer.

2+ years of experience with 3D modeling within SolidWorks.

1+ year of experience in a steel fabrication shop (oil field skids, mounted equipment, mobile trailers, fabricated frames).

Knowledge of power distribution, power generation equipment, and structural design.

Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Houston, TX.

Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 per hour.

Benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision

Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital coverage

401(k) Retirement Plan – pre‑tax and post‑tax Roth contributions available

Life Insurance (voluntary life & AD&D for 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 Houston, TX.

Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on July 1, 2026.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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