Fully Remote Mechanical / Cable Engineer

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Actalent is hiring a fully remote Cable & Harness / Mechanical Engineer to join our forward-thinking client. You'll have the opportunity to design and develop cutting-edge mechanical systems that drive the success of our groundbreaking projects. This position does have a mix of Cable and Harness Design as well as overall Mechanical Engineering work. Ideal candidate would have Cable Design, Electrical Design, and Mechanical experience.

Job Description

• Collaborate seamlessly within a dynamic team to craft intricate cable and interconnect assemblies, showcasing your collective expertise in delivering precision and excellence
• Analyze cable and interconnect designs, ensuring they align flawlessly with the overarching system-level design requirements
• Foster strong partnerships through close collaboration with a diverse group of engineers and technicians spanning various disciplines, enabling the convergence of innovative ideas and skill sets

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering with 8 or more years of related experience
• Experience in configuration management (CM) and design control
• Knowledge of cable/interconnect design and fabrication
• Experience with SolidWorks, both 3-D modeling and 2-D drawings is preferred
• Knowledge of interconnect industry standard IPC/WHMA-A-620 and manufacturing processes
• Experience with a variety of interconnector designs, including RF, digital, power, fiber, and flexible circuits

Preferred Experience

• Experience with SolidWorks Electrical
• High voltage testing experience
• Electronic Packaging

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of North Syracuse, NY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $80.00/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 remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 26, 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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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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