Remote Mechanical Designer Jobs
Remote mechanical designer jobs are open across the U.S. in sectors like aerospace, consumer electronics, industrial equipment, and medical devices, at companies ranging from remote-first hardware startups to established distributed engineering teams. Employers hiring remotely right now include Harley Ellis Devereaux, Sargent & Lundy, and ALTEN. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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We're ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.
As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.
When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you'll collaborate on some of the world's toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.
As a Mechanical Designer you will be responsible for;
- Generate accurate 3D CAD drawings [70%]
- Produce 2D fabrication, spool drawings and generate bills of materials for fabrication [30%]
- Work within a multi-discipline team and proactively communicate on schedule and technical challenges [100%]
- Proficiency in SOLIDWORKS and/or AutoCAD Plant 3D. Experience in Revit an asset.
- CSWP (Certified SOLIDWORKS Professional) preferred
- Ability to work independently with minimal guidance
- Solves complex problems; takes a broad perspective to identify solutions
- Acts as resource for more junior designers
- Has specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise in mechanical design of water/wastewater skids or plants.
- Food and Beverage, Industrial, Municipal and Micro Electronics markets experience preferred
Qualifications;
- College diploma, associate, bachelor's degree or 5+ years CAD drafting/design or equivalent experience, with use of SOLIDWORKS and AutoCAD Plant 3D
- Experience with SOLIDWORKS Routing and Weldments add-ins
- Strong knowledge of drafting standards and practices
Salary Range: $75k-95k
The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate's combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.
Please beware of job seeker scams and see this important notice on our careers page for more information about our recruiting process.
Compliance Notice: Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Drug Screening Requirement: As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.
We're ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.
As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.
When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you'll collaborate on some of the world's toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.
As a Mechanical Designer you will be responsible for;
- Generate accurate 3D CAD drawings [70%]
- Produce 2D fabrication, spool drawings and generate bills of materials for fabrication [30%]
- Work within a multi-discipline team and proactively communicate on schedule and technical challenges [100%]
- Proficiency in SOLIDWORKS and/or AutoCAD Plant 3D. Experience in Revit an asset.
- CSWP (Certified SOLIDWORKS Professional) preferred
- Ability to work independently with minimal guidance
- Solves complex problems; takes a broad perspective to identify solutions
- Acts as resource for more junior designers
- Has specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise in mechanical design of water/wastewater skids or plants.
- Food and Beverage, Industrial, Municipal and Micro Electronics markets experience preferred
Qualifications;
- College diploma, associate, bachelor's degree or 5+ years CAD drafting/design or equivalent experience, with use of SOLIDWORKS and AutoCAD Plant 3D
- Experience with SOLIDWORKS Routing and Weldments add-ins
- Strong knowledge of drafting standards and practices
Salary Range: $75k-95k
The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate's combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.
Please beware of job seeker scams and see this important notice on our careers page for more information about our recruiting process.
Compliance Notice: Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Drug Screening Requirement: As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote mechanical designer jobs.
- Proficiency in SolidWorks, CATIA, or Creo for 3D solid modeling
- Experience creating detailed engineering drawings with GD&T per ASME Y14.5
- Associate or bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering technology or a related field
- Familiarity with sheet metal fabrication, injection molding, or machining processes
- Ability to manage and release drawings through a PDM or PLM system
- Two or more years of experience in a manufacturing or product development environment
Tips for Your Remote Mechanical Designer Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote mechanical designer openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your skills and apply directly without sifting through unrelated postings.
Build a portfolio that documents your decisions
Remote employers can't watch you work, so your portfolio has to show the reasoning behind your designs, not just the finished models. Include tolerance stack-ups, DFM notes, and iteration history for each project to demonstrate independent engineering judgment.
Show async communication skills upfront
Remote mechanical design teams run on written handoffs, annotated CAD files, and structured design review comments. Mention tools like Confluence, Notion, or PDM comment workflows in your application materials to signal you can collaborate without real-time meetings.
Set up a remote-ready CAD environment before interviews
Many remote hiring teams ask you to share your screen or describe your local setup during technical interviews. Know your GPU specs, CAD version, and cloud storage or PDM sync setup so you can answer confidently and show you are already equipped to work without an office.
Remote Mechanical Designer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote mechanical designer job?
Target companies with fully distributed engineering teams or remote-first cultures, since they have the infrastructure to onboard and support remote designers effectively. Remote employers screen heavily for self-direction, clear async written communication, and proficiency with cloud-based CAD and PDM platforms. A portfolio showing completed design projects, tolerance analysis, and DFM decisions you owned independently will give you a clear edge.
Which companies hire remote mechanical designers?
Remote mechanical designer roles are posted by Harley Ellis Devereaux, Sargent & Lundy, and ALTEN and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These include remote-first hardware companies, defense and aerospace contractors with distributed engineering teams, and medical device firms that support fully remote design workflows.
Can you get a remote mechanical designer job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level roles are harder to land because employers expect you to work through design problems with minimal hand-holding from day one. Your best path is through remote-first startups and contract design firms that hire junior talent for focused scope work. A strong portfolio of personal or academic projects, demonstrated CAD skills, and clear written communication go a long way in place of formal experience.
Do you need a degree for remote mechanical designer jobs?
Not always. Many remote employers weigh your CAD proficiency, portfolio depth, and ability to deliver designs through async collaboration over a specific credential. That said, roles in aerospace, defense, and medical devices often prefer or require an engineering degree due to regulatory and complexity demands. Certifications in SolidWorks, CATIA, or Fusion 360, combined with a solid project portfolio, can offset the absence of a four-year degree in other sectors.
Which industries hire the most remote mechanical designers?
Remote mechanical designer roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors have invested in cloud-based CAD platforms and async design review workflows that make fully distributed mechanical design teams practical and productive.
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