Design Engineer
Actalent
Design Engineer II
A well-rounded Design Engineer II who owns ground-up, multi-product development from concept through production. Depth in testing alone or incremental redesigns is insufficient. Priority is placed on breadth of product exposure, early-stage design ownership, cost awareness, and independent execution in a cross-functional environment.
3D CAD proficiency with SolidWorks
Ownership across the full product lifecycle, from concept through production
Mechanical design for electromechanical products
Plastic injection molded part design
Aluminum casting design
Sheet metal product design
Prototyping, modeling, simulation, and testing
Engineering documentation including drawings, specifications, BOMs, and quality requirements
Product validation, pre production builds, and transfer to production
Competitive patent analysis
Understanding of codes, standards, and regulatory testing
Materials, components, and technology research
Eco design principles and environmental impact reduction
Design, PDM Experience, DFMEA, Tolerance stack up analysis, Vendor and tool shop collaboration, contract manufacturing engagement, eco design and sustainability principles, Materials research, competitive benchmarking, simulation experience, offshore team collaboration
Design
Experience working with offshore engineering teams
Experience with satellite facilities or contract manufacturers
Exposure to advanced manufacturing teams, tool shops, and vendor relationships
Experience improving eco design for existing product lines
Competitive product benchmarking
Exposure to electromechanical systems beyond mechanical design
Experience with intellectual property protection and patent submissions
Logical and scientific problem solving
Ability to summarize research and recommend solution paths
High attention to detail and strong teamwork
Ability to work with customers, suppliers, and regulatory agencies
Ability to evaluate vendor and offshore engineering deliverables
Project management capability in cross functional environments
Intermediate Level
This is a Permanent position based out of West Hartford, CT.
The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $105000.00/yr.
Health and Wellness: medical, dental, vision, life and disability, FSA options, plus annual notices for HIPAA, COBRA, Medicare Part D, WHCRA, and CHIP Parental and Family: maternity leave up to 8 weeks full pay, parental leave 6 weeks full pay, family medical leave, child care options reported by employees Retirement and Financial: 401(k), matching contributions reported by employees, performance bonus potential Time Off: paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.pdf) Learning and Perks: tuition reimbursement and training programs, casual dress, free meals and shuttle at select sites, employee reported
This is a hybrid position in West Hartford,CT.
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 7, 2026.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:
- Hiring diverse talent
- Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
- Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
- Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we've helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.
Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands.