European Engineering Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Description

We are looking for a Mechanical Engineer to join our clients laboratory technology team. This role will design, build, and implement custom machines, automation systems, and productivity solutions to enhance the capability and efficiency of US and North American laboratories. Occasional collaboration with European engineering teams and limited travel may be required. KEY JOB DUTIES: - Deliver BI project scopes through the design, build, and implementation of custom mechanical and electromechanical systems, automated equipment, and productivity solutions. - Collaborate with EU engineering counterparts as needed to share best practices and technical resources - Develop and maintain relationships with strategic suppliers, integrators, and fabrication partners - Work with finance and accounting to plan, budget, and track engineering project costs - Provide deep technical expertise and troubleshooting support on mechanical, automation, and system-level challenges - Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and company policies across all engineering activities

Skills

Mechanical Design, Automation, Machine Design, Electromechanical systems, material handling, SolidWorks

Top Skills Details

Mechanical Design,Automation,Machine Design,Electromechanical systems,material handling,SolidWorks

Additional Skills & Qualifications

MUSTS: - Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar field - 5+ years of experience of mechanical design experience with automated equipment - Experience with machine design, electromechanical systems, and servo-hydraulic or automated platforms - 3D design experience - Skilled in diagnosing and troubleshooting mechanical and automation systems PLUS: - Working knowledge of safety and quality management and compliance systems: ISO 17025 and/or Nadcap experience - Strong foundation in mechanical engineering principles with an emphasis in testing environments (rupture, tensile, fatigue, fracture, etc) - Proficiency with programming fundamentals: structured text or ladder logic - Experience with data acquisition systems and test instrumentation: LabVIEW and/or Dasylab

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fairfield, OH.

The pay range for this position is $43.27 - $57.69/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Fairfield,OH.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 18, 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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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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