Npi Mechanical Engineer
Actalent - Fremont, CA
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Description Job Summary: The Mechanical Engineer works with local manufacturing teams and Taiwan-based design teams to resolve mechanical issues in a timely manner and ensure smooth product development and production support. This role supports new product introduction (NPI), fixture and component design, and continuous improvements in manufacturability and assembly. This position is part of the Engineering Services team, which works across departments to support the engineering and operation teams with technical expertise in electronics, operational software, and systems integration. Duties/Responsibilities: u2022 Collaborate with cross-functional teams including R&D, manufacturing, and customer support. u2022 Analyze and resolve mechanical engineering issues, coordinating with design teams to determine root causes. u2022 Manage and guide the transition of NPI products into production, ensuring manufacturability and assembly readiness. u2022 Design and validate testing fixtures, jigs, and mechanical components to support new projects and production needs. u2022 Provide design-for-manufacturability (DFM) and design-for-assembly (DFA) feedback to improve product quality and efficiency. u2022 Review mechanical drawings and specifications for accuracy, tolerance, and compliance with company standards. u2022 Perform mechanical stress, fit, and tolerance analyses to ensure reliability and performance. u2022 Conduct failure analysis and propose corrective actions for mechanical and structural issues. u2022 Support tooling, sheet metal, and plastic component design, fabrication, and inspection. u2022 Document and update SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures), work instructions, and test plans. u2022 Support factory teams in the U.S. by bridging communication between Taiwan design teams and local production teams. u2022 Participate in cost reduction and process improvement initiatives related to mechanical design and manufacturing. Required Skills/Abilities: u2022 Knowledge and experience with server, storage, and/or PC products. u2022 Familiarity with creating server assembly standard operating procedures (SOPs) for production lines. u2022 Skill in using measuring tools such as calipers and altimeters. u2022 Ability to interpret engineering drawings, including dimensional tolerances and GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing). u2022 Understanding sheet metal product production and inspection; familiarity with NCT and hard tooling manufacturing is desirable. u2022 Understanding of plastic part production and inspection; familiarity with mold-up and hard tooling processes is desirable. u2022 Strong analytical problem-solving and communication skills. u2022 Proficiency in CAD tools (e.g., Creo/Pro-E) preferred. Education and Experience: Bacheloru2019s or Masteru2019s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent. Minimum of 3 years of professional mechanical engineering experience. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $88,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year Skills Design, Mechanical, Cad, Mechanical engineering, creo, Pro-E Top Skills Details Design,Mechanical,Cad,Mechanical engineering,creo,Pro-E Experience Level Intermediate Level Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Fremont, CA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $88000.00 - $120000.00/yr. u2022 401(k)u2022 Dental insuranceu2022 Health insuranceu2022 Paid time offu2022 Vision insurance Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Fremont,CA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Dec 3, 2025. 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. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email ( ) for other accommodation options.
Created: 2025-11-21