Mechanical engineer jobs in the United States (10,735 jobs)

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Counted Nov 8, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 10,735
Employers: 3,206

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payUSD / year: $110,054Across 1,693 listings
Average starting payUSD / hour: $43.91Across 402 listings
Average starting payUSD / week: $92,850Across 20 listings
Average starting payUSD / month: $17,406Across 10 listings

Employer-advertised starting pay, not employee salaries. Currencies and pay periods stay separate.

Where work happens

Remote: 2%191 listings
Hybrid: 3%342 listings
On-site: 15%1,632 listings

Not specified: 80% (8,570 listings)

Employers hiring include Actalent (250), gpac (248), Sargent & Lundy (221).

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These figures describe the listings on this role page at the date shown, not the whole job market. Listings can change.

Employer-listed minimums from at least 10 listings per currency and pay period. These are advertised starting amounts, not employee salaries. Jobs without a minimum and unusual amounts are excluded.

Hybrid and on-site classifications may be inferred from descriptions. Check the original ad. How we count

Mechanical engineer jobs in the United States

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Industrial Mechanical Engineer
SIGMA
Garden City, GA
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Entry-Level Industrial Mechanical Engineer to join our engineering and maintenance team in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. This…
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Mechanical Engineer
Staubli Corporation
Duncan, SC
- $78,666 USD / year
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Mechanical Design Engineer (Experienced & Senior)
The Boeing Company
Berkeley, MO
Boeing Test & Evaluation (BT&E) is looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to support the Environmental Test Design Engineering team in Berkeley, MO.
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Senior Critical Environment Mechanical Engineer
Microsoft
ON, CA
- $114,400 to $203,900 CAD / year
…every day and we need you as a Critical Environment Senior Mechanical…
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Experienced Mechanical Engineer
KORDA/NEMETH ENGINEERING, INC.
Columbus, OH
Korda/Nemeth Engineering, Inc. is seeking an Experienced Mechanical Engineer for an immediate opening. If you are interested in joining a team that provides varied and complex engineering…
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SENIOR MECHANICAL ENGINEER
GPAC
North Springfield, VT
- $120,000 to $150,000 USD / year
A regionally recognized mechanical construction and facilities services firm is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Project Manager to lead large-scale commercial and industrial…
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Trane Technologies
Carrollton, TX
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Siemens
Grand Prairie, TX
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Sargent & Lundy
Chicago, IL
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Sargent & Lundy
Albuquerque, NM
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Sargent & Lundy
Los Alamos, NM
This is a lead-level engineering position that offers a variety of challenging opportunities in Mechanical Engineering and will provide an excellent opportunity for career advancement.
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Chattanooga, TN
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Warrenville, IL
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Sargent & Lundy
Chicago, IL
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Sargent & Lundy
Amarillo, TX
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Sargent & Lundy
Atlanta, GA
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Augusta, GA
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Amarillo, TX
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Sargent & Lundy
Chattanooga, TN
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Sargent & Lundy
Augusta, GA
This is a lead-level engineering position that offers a variety of challenging opportunities in Mechanical Engineering and will provide an excellent opportunity for career advancement.
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Sargent & Lundy
Atlanta, GA
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Sargent & Lundy
Warrenville, IL
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Lead Mechanical Engineer 1 - Mission Critical
Sargent & Lundy
Chicago, IL
This is a lead-level engineering position that offers a variety of challenging opportunities in Mechanical Engineering and will provide an excellent opportunity for career advancement.
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Lead Mechanical Engineer 1 - Mission Critical
Sargent & Lundy
Los Alamos, NM
This is a lead-level engineering position that offers a variety of challenging opportunities in Mechanical Engineering and will provide an excellent opportunity for career advancement.
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Lead Mechanical Engineer 1 - Mission Critical
Sargent & Lundy
Albuquerque, NM
This is a lead-level engineering position that offers a variety of challenging opportunities in Mechanical Engineering and will provide an excellent opportunity for career advancement.

Actalent

Entry Level- Mechanical Engineer

Seattle, WA, United States

$55 to $65 USD / hour

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Job details

Pay: $55 to $65 USD / hour
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 4, 2026

Original job description

Entry Level- Mechanical EngineerRequired: Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline, OR a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline with 2+ years of relevant mechanical engineering experience.This role focuses on designing, building, and improving mechanical solutions that support robotic system integration. The Mechanical Engineer will partner closely with cross-functional teams to drive projects from concept through deployment.The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer who thrives in a fast-paced product development environment. This individual will be comfortable balancing design, prototyping, testing, vendor coordination, and project execution while navigating evolving priorities. Experience with robotics, vehicle systems, automotive products, or personal engineering projects is highly valued. We welcome both experienced engineers and highly motivated recent Master's graduates with strong hands-on project, research, or product development experience.

Key Responsibilities

Create mechanical designs, detailed drawings, and production documentation using CAD software.
Develop and modify vehicle-integrated hardware solutions that support robotics systems deployed within delivery vans.
Partner with vendors and suppliers to support fabrication, sourcing, manufacturing, and design optimization.
Coordinate prototype and production builds, including scheduling, logistics, and hardware readiness.
Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, manufacturing, and robotics teams to ensure successful system integration.
Support hardware testing, troubleshooting, and design validation activities.
Drive projects from concept through deployment while balancing technical requirements, cost, manufacturability, and schedule constraints.
Manage engineering change requests, drawing updates, and design revisions throughout the product lifecycle.
Partner with internal stakeholders to identify and resolve mechanical design challenges in a rapidly evolving environment.
Provide hands-on support during prototype assembly, integration activities, and field testing as needed.
Track project timelines and deliverables while helping coordinate cross-functional activities to ensure successful execution.

Basic Qualifications

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline, OR a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline with 2+ years of relevant mechanical engineering experience.
Experience creating 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, and design documentation through academic, internship, project, research, or professional experience.
Experience supporting fabrication, prototyping, manufacturing, or product development activities through industry experience, internships, research, or academic projects.
Understanding of common manufacturing processes, including machining, fabrication, assembly, and prototyping.
Experience developing mechanical systems from concept through implementation through professional, academic, or extracurricular engineering projects.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently and make sound decisions in environments with evolving requirements and limited direction.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
Experience supporting robotics, automotive, vehicle, transportation, or other electromechanical products.
Experience with mechanical system integration and hardware development.
Familiarity with prototype builds, testing, validation, and production support activities.
Experience coordinating project tasks and driving technical initiatives to completion.
Experience working in a fast-paced product development environment.
Hands-on experience with vehicles, robotics, fabrication, Formula SAE, Baja SAE, robotics competitions, makerspaces, research labs, or personal engineering projects.

Work EnvironmentThis role is onsite in Bellevue, WA, requiring attendance 5 days a week. You will be part of a collaborative team of designers and engineers. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Seattle, WA. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $55.00 - $65.00/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) Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Seattle, WA. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 7, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Seattle,WA.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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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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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.

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.

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Skills

Mechanical engineering
ICT system integration
Robotics
Research
Documentation
Use CAD software
Scheduling
Logistics
Test hardware
Troubleshooting
Assembly
Manufacturing processes
Machining
Mechanical systems
Problem solving
Work independently

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