Job Description
Collaborate with engineers to ensure that molds, fixtures, and tooling are properly designed and functional. You will report issues for corrective action, follow production procedures, and ensure the delivery of high-quality parts. Maintaining quality control through inspections and accurate data tracking from Travelers to databases will also be a key component of this role.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with engineers to ensure the proper design and functionality of molds, fixtures, and tooling.Report and address issues to initiate corrective actions.Follow production procedures to ensure high-quality part delivery.Maintain quality control through thorough inspections.Accurately track data from Travelers to databases.Essential Skills
Experience in fabrication, prototype development, and working with aluminum and epoxy.Support for engineers in R&D and production environments.Experience with fixtures, building prototypes, and working with materials and substrates.Proficiency in working with CNC machines, thin films, ceramics, and thermal testing.Mechanical engineering knowledge.Ability to gain Security Clearances.Additional Skills & Qualifications
7 plus years of relevant experience.Familiarity with materials such as ceramic, polyurethane, and acrylic.Work Environment
This role requires working onsite, closely reporting to and collaborating with two Engineers. The environment encourages the provision of feedback, analysis of work, and offering options related to the work. The workplace offers a collaborative and intellectually stimulating environment that encourages innovation, professional growth, and interdisciplinary teamwork. Employees benefit from competitive benefits and a commitment to work-life balance.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Palo Alto, California.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $45.00/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 onsite position in Palo Alto,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 19, 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.
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