Design Engineer

Job Description

Job DescriptionJob Title: Design Engineer
Job Description

The Design Engineer will design and develop permanent magnet servo and stepper motors, enhancing existing products and contributing to new product development initiatives. This role collaborates closely with engineering and product teams to support strategic plans and product road maps while continuously growing technical skills through ongoing training and development opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop permanent magnet servo and stepper motors, including both exterior and interior permanent magnet configurations.
• Improve and refine existing motor designs across all product categories to enhance performance, reliability, and manufacturability.
• Collaborate with the Staff Engineer, product management, and product engineers to execute strategic engineering and product plans.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of a new product road map by providing technical input and design concepts.
• Create, modify, and maintain detailed CAD models and engineering drawings using SolidWorks or similar CAD software.
• Interpret and work from mechanical blueprints to ensure accurate design and alignment with engineering specifications.
• Use hand tools to support prototyping, testing, and evaluation of motor designs as needed.
• Apply basic controls engineering and code programming concepts to support motor design functionality and integration.
• Participate in design reviews, incorporate feedback, and ensure designs meet performance, quality, and safety requirements.
• Actively seek coaching and training, demonstrating a strong willingness to learn and continuously improve technical skills.

Essential Skills

• At least 1 year of CAD design experience, preferably using SolidWorks.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical blueprints accurately.
• Practical experience using hand tools in an engineering or technical environment.
• Foundational understanding of mechanical design principles.
• Basic familiarity with controls engineering concepts.
• Basic exposure to code programming related to engineering applications.
• Strong collaboration skills to work effectively with engineering and product teams.
• Willingness to be coached and trained, with a demonstrated desire to learn and grow.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience designing or working with permanent magnet servo and stepper motors.
• Experience with both exterior and interior permanent magnet motor designs.
• Prior exposure to product development life cycles and product road mapping.
• Interest in pursuing additional education or training supported by the employer.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail in design work.
• Ability to incorporate feedback and continuously improve design quality.

Work Environment

The Design Engineer works in a collaborative engineering environment that emphasizes learning, growth, and long-term career development. The role involves regular use of CAD software, particularly SolidWorks, as well as interaction with mechanical blueprints and hand tools for design support and prototyping. The organization invests significantly in employees and is willing to support additional schooling and training to help team members advance their skills and careers. The work setting encourages close collaboration with other engineers and product professionals, with a focus on innovation, continuous improvement, and high-quality product development.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Racine, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $31.25 - $36.05/hr.

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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Racine,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 13, 2026.

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.

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