Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer (Electronic Enclosures)

We are seeking a skilled Mechanical Engineer to join our dynamic engineering team in Austin, TX. This role involves redesigning the power architecture for a new program, focusing on a 19-inch rack-mounted, 1U sheet metal enclosure to house a pizza box-sized electronic system. The project has been initiated by a senior engineer and will now transition to a contractor for continued development.

• Design sheet metal components and electronic enclosures.
• Work on mechanical packaging for PCB-based products.
• Collaborate closely with an Electrical/Layout Engineer on PCB integration and enclosure-related design considerations.
• Understand mechanical interface and packaging requirements, though not responsible for PCB layout.

• Hands-on experience in designing sheet metal components and electronic enclosures.
• Proficiency in mechanical packaging for PCB-based products.
• Experience with Siemens NX preferred; candidates with strong experience using Creo or Solid Works will also be considered.
• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or an Associate's Degree with at least 8 years of relevant experience.

• Experience with servers, routers, switches, or similar networking or electronic hardware products.
• Candidates with substantial experience in Aerospace & Defense, focusing on sheet metal design, electronic enclosures, and PCB-integrated products, will also be considered.

This is an onsite position located in Austin, TX, operating Monday through Friday. The team is primarily based in Austin, ensuring collaboration and effective communication in a dynamic and engaging setting.

This is a Contract position based out of Austin, TX.

The pay range for this position is $39.00 - $41.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 Austin, TX.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 11, 2026.

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 Clearly Rated 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 actalentaccom for other accommodation options.

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.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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.