Mechanical engineer jobs in the United States (10,773 jobs)

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Counted Nov 8, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 10,773
Employers: 3,205

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payUSD / year: $109,722Across 1,721 listings
Average starting payUSD / hour: $43.93Across 401 listings
Average starting payUSD / week: $93,208Across 24 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%193 listings
Hybrid: 3%342 listings
On-site: 15%1,632 listings

Not specified: 80% (8,606 listings)

Employers hiring include gpac (284), Actalent (250), Sargent & Lundy (218).

Sources & calculation notes

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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Mechanical Engineer
Integrity Technical Services, Inc.
Shelton, CT
Mechanical Engineer - Shelton, CT - JOB 26-00797 Salary Range: $85k - $125k Full-Time Permanent Position with Benefits Seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer (EIT) for a leading…
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Mechanical Engineer, OneMHS
Amazon
Bellevue, WA
As Hardware Mechanical Engineer on the One MHS team, you will de
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Mechanical Design Engineer |
GPAC
Hutchinson, MN
- $85,000 to $100,000 USD / year
A growing Minnesota equipment manufacturer is adding a Mechanical Design Engineer to its team. We're looking for an engineer who enjoys understanding how the entire machine works - not…
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Mechanical Engineer
GPAC
Dubuque, IA
- $80,000 to $130,000 USD / year
An employee owned and operated manufacturer in the area is searching for a Manufacturing Engineer to join their team. The company is a leader in their respective markets and committed to…
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Mechanical Engineer
GPAC
Des Moines, IA
- $80,000 to $130,000 USD / year
An employee owned and operated manufacturer in the area is searching for a Manufacturing Engineer to join their team. The company is a leader in their respective markets and committed to…
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Mechanical Engineer
GPAC
Pine Bluff, AR
An employee owned and operated manufacturer in the area is searching for a Mechanical Engineer to join their team. The company is a leader in their respective markets and committed to both…
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Licensed Civil or Mechanical Engineer (P.E.)
Wolfe House & Building Movers, LLC.
Remote, United States
Our companies are seeking a licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) to join our engineering team. This role will focus primarily on either engineering support for specialized transport,…
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Mechanical Engineer
GPAC
Ruskin, FL
- $80,000 to $85,000 USD / year
GPAC just partnered with a growing manufacturing company that's looking for a Mechanical Engineer who wants to own designs from concept to production.
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Mechanical Engineer
GPAC
Wimauma, FL
- $80,000 to $85,000 USD / year
GPAC just partnered with a growing manufacturing company that's looking for a Mechanical Engineer who wants to own designs from concept to production.
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Mechanical Engineer
GPAC
Lutz, FL
- $80,000 to $85,000 USD / year
GPAC just partnered with a growing manufacturing company that's looking for a Mechanical Engineer who wants to own designs from concept to production.
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Mechanical Engineer
GPAC
Dover, FL
- $80,000 to $85,000 USD / year
GPAC just partnered with a growing manufacturing company that's looking for a Mechanical Engineer who wants to own designs from concept to production.
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Mechanical Engineer
GPAC
Thonotosassa, FL
- $80,000 to $85,000 USD / year
GPAC just partnered with a growing manufacturing company that's looking for a Mechanical Engineer who wants to own designs from concept to production.
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Mechanical Engineer
GPAC
Odessa, FL
- $80,000 to $85,000 USD / year
GPAC just partnered with a growing manufacturing company that's looking for a Mechanical Engineer who wants to own designs from concept to production.
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Mechanical Engineer
GPAC
Oldsmar, FL
- $80,000 to $85,000 USD / year
GPAC just partnered with a growing manufacturing company that's looking for a Mechanical Engineer who wants to own designs from concept to production.
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Mechanical Engineer
GPAC
Parrish, FL
- $80,000 to $85,000 USD / year
GPAC just partnered with a growing manufacturing company that's looking for a Mechanical Engineer who wants to own designs from concept to production.
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Mechanical Engineer
GPAC
Ellenton, FL
- $80,000 to $85,000 USD / year
GPAC just partnered with a growing manufacturing company that's looking for a Mechanical Engineer who wants to own designs from concept to production.
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Mechanical Engineer
GPAC
Brandon, FL
- $80,000 to $85,000 USD / year
GPAC just partnered with a growing manufacturing company that's looking for a Mechanical Engineer who wants to own designs from concept to production.
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Mechanical Engineer
GPAC
Tampa, FL
- $80,000 to $85,000 USD / year
GPAC just partnered with a growing manufacturing company that's looking for a Mechanical Engineer who wants to own designs from concept to production.
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Mechanical Engineer
GPAC
Seffner, FL
- $80,000 to $85,000 USD / year
GPAC just partnered with a growing manufacturing company that's looking for a Mechanical Engineer who wants to own designs from concept to production.
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Mechanical Engineer
GPAC
Lithia, FL
- $80,000 to $85,000 USD / year
GPAC just partnered with a growing manufacturing company that's looking for a Mechanical Engineer who wants to own designs from concept to production.
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Power Plant Engineer, Electrical
Blue United Sourcing
Toledo, OH
…power generation company to identify a talented Plant Support Engineer (Electrical Focus, Nuclear Power Facility) to join their plant engineering team in Toledo, OH. This is an exciting…
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Power Plant Engineer, Electrical
Blue United Sourcing
Columbus, OH
…power generation company to identify a talented Plant Support Engineer (Electrical Focus, Nuclear Power Facility) to join their plant engineering team in Toledo, OH. This is an exciting…
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Power Plant Engineer, Electrical
Blue United Sourcing
Cincinnati, OH
…power generation company to identify a talented Plant Support Engineer (Electrical Focus, Nuclear Power Facility) to join their plant engineering team in Toledo, OH. This is an exciting…
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Mechanical Engineer (PE)
GPAC
San Jose, CA
- $150,000 to $200,000 USD / year
Our client is a Mechanical Contracting firm who is looking to add a Mechanical Engineer to their team! They work projects of all sizes and across most sectors. If you are interested in the…
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Mechanical Engineer (PE)
GPAC
South San Francisco, CA
- $150,000 to $200,000 USD / year
Our client is a Mechanical Contracting firm who is looking to add a Mechanical Engineer to their team! They work projects of all sizes and across most sectors. If you are interested in the…

Actalent

Mechanical Design Engineer

Pittsburgh, PA, United States

$95 to $110 USD / hour

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Job details

Pay: $95 to $110 USD / hour
Experience: 5-10+ years of mechanical design experience.
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 2, 2026

Original job description

Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer Job DescriptionWe are seeking experienced Mechanical Design Engineers to support a short-term surge in engineering activities across multiple autonomy integration programs. These engineers will play a key role in designing and integrating autonomous vehicle hardware onto existing off-road vehicle platforms, including military and commercial ground vehicles.Responsibilities

Develop detailed mechanical designs, models, and drawings using SolidWorks.
Design and integrate autonomy hardware, sensors, computing systems, brackets, enclosures, mounts, and supporting structures onto off-road vehicle platforms.
Support development of autonomy-ready vehicle kits and subsystem integration packages.
Perform concept development, packaging studies, and design trade-off analyses.
Generate fabrication drawings, assembly drawings, and bill of materials (BOMs).
Collaborate closely with robotics, electrical, software, and systems engineering teams.
Participate in design reviews and support prototype builds.
Interface with manufacturing and fabrication resources to ensure designs are practical and manufacturable.
Support installation, integration, and testing activities on prototype vehicles.
Troubleshoot mechanical integration issues during vehicle builds and testing.

Essential Skills

Proficiency with SolidWorks in a product development environment.
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
5-10+ years of mechanical design experience.
Experience designing mechanical systems for vehicles, mobile equipment, robotics, autonomous systems, military platforms, heavy equipment, or industrial machinery.
Experience creating manufacturing drawings and assemblies.
Understanding of GD&T, tolerance stack-ups, and design for manufacturing (DFM).
Ability to work independently in a fast-moving engineering environment.
Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Work EnvironmentThis position offers a hybrid schedule, with a preference for candidates residing within an hour of the facility and able to visit the office occasionally. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Pittsburgh, PA. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $95.00 - $110.00/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 Pittsburgh, PA. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 16, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a hybrid position in Pittsburgh,PA.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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Skills

Dassault Systemes SolidWorks
Packaging
Assembly
Robotics
Troubleshoot
Mechanical engineering
Mechanical systems
Heavy equipment operation
Work independently
Communication skills
Collaboration

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