Mechanical Design Engineer Location: Amsterdam, NYSchedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM (OT available during peak periods)About the Opportunity We are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join a growing engineering team supporting critical power generation equipment used in industrial, utility, and power plant environments. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on engineering, reverse engineering, and solving complex mechanical design challenges.You'll work closely with engineering, field service, and manufacturing teams to design custom solutions, improve existing equipment, and support projects that impact power generation facilities nationwide. This position offers excellent long-term growth potential and exposure to highly specialized equipment and engineering applications.Responsibilities
- Reverse engineer generator components using precision measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, and depth gauges.
- Create detailed SolidWorks models, engineering drawings, and bills of materials.
- Design specialized tooling and fixtures to support manufacturing and field operations.
- Maintain engineering documentation and design records.
- Perform incoming inspection and quality control checks on supplier-manufactured parts.
- Collaborate with suppliers to ensure components are manufactured to engineering specifications.
- Support field service and generator specialists by developing replacement parts and tooling solutions.
- Travel occasionally to customer or project sites to support engineering efforts and expedite critical projects.
- Identify opportunities to improve products, tooling, equipment, and manufacturing processes.
Qualifications
Required
- Associate's Degree in Mechanical Design, Engineering Technology, or a related field.
- Proficiency with SolidWorks for mechanical design and drafting.
- Experience creating detailed mechanical drawings and BOMs.
- Hands-on experience using precision measuring equipment such as calipers, micrometers, and depth gauges.
- Strong understanding of mechanical systems, manufacturing processes, and drafting principles.
Preferred
- Experience with reverse engineering mechanical components.
- Robotics or automation experience.
- Exposure to power generation, rotating equipment, turbines, generators, or industrial machinery.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Why Join?
- Opportunity for long-term growth and advancement within the organization.
- Work on highly specialized projects supporting power generation and industrial infrastructure.
- Gain exposure to generators, reactors, power plants, and critical energy systems.
- Collaborative engineering environment with direct access to experienced technical leaders.
- Stable team environment with approximately 75 employees company-wide and a dedicated engineering department.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Amsterdam, NY. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $36.06 - $38.46/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 to Hire position based out of Amsterdam, NY. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 23, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Amsterdam,NY.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.
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