Temp Slot Machine Design Jobs in Michigan (NOW HIRING)

Join our dynamic team as a Machine Design Engineer, where you will be instrumental in designing mechanical and pneumatic systems for industrial equipment using SolidWorks. This role involves overseeing project management within the design group to ensure the team meets project timelines and customer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Use SolidWorks to produce machining, fabrication, and assembly drawings.
• Create complete BOMs for equipment building and transfer them into the production system.
• Resolve design and testing problems on equipment.
• Perform final inspection of equipment to ensure it meets design intent and customer requirements.
• Travel 20% of the time to support installations.
• Direct activities to ensure design, manufacturing, installation, and operational testing conform to functional specifications and customer requirements.
• Recommend design modifications to eliminate machine or system malfunctions.

• Proficiency in SolidWorks
• Experience in Machine Design or Mechanical Design for 5+ years
• Experience with engineering calculations, including statics, dynamics, and heat transfer
• Ability to select components such as motor sizing and cylinder sizing
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

• Experience in Extrusion Handling System Design
• Project Management Experience
• General understanding of controls as it affects mechanical design

You will be part of a collaborative team of 10 Mechanical Engineers and 10 Controls Engineers. The role may require travel up to 20% of the time, including a few weeks in the field to assist with installations. Enjoy a supportive work environment with 2 weeks of PTO and 12 paid holidays.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Belding, MI.

The pay range for this position is $42.00 - $48.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Belding,MI.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 7, 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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.