Mechanical Engineer

Job Description: Mechanical Engineer

This Mechanical Engineer role offers the opportunity to contribute across the full project lifecycle, from equipment selection and proposal support to detailed design, documentation, testing, and field commissioning. You will work closely with engineering, manufacturing, service, and sales teams to develop and support mechanical systems involving fluid systems, pumps, valves, and piping, while gaining experience under the supervision of a licensed Professional Engineer and progressing toward professional licensure.

Responsibilities

• Support global sales efforts by assisting with equipment selection, proposal development, technical responses, and preparation of budgetary estimates.
• Review customer specifications, drawings, and site information to identify technical questions, missing information, and potential project risks.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation, including submittals, bills of materials (BOMs), equipment lists, manuals, startup packages, and closeout documents.
• Create, revise, and maintain 2D drawings and 3D models using SolidWorks and AutoCAD to support product and system designs.
• Update P&IDs, general arrangement drawings, piping layouts, and fabrication details while maintaining strict revision control.
• Support laboratory and pilot testing activities by assisting with equipment setup, data collection, test execution, and documentation of results.
• Assemble, inspect, troubleshoot, and maintain pilot units and test skids in accordance with engineering drawings and safety requirements.
• Travel to customer sites to assist with equipment installation verification, startup, commissioning, troubleshooting, and operator training.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, service, and sales teams to deliver accurate documentation, resolve technical issues, and support successful project execution.
• Perform additional tasks as needed to support evolving business and project needs.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 05 years of engineering, internship, co-op, laboratory, manufacturing, field service, or project experience.
• Working knowledge of SolidWorks for 3D modeling and mechanical design.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD for 2D drawings and layouts.
• Ability to interpret and produce mechanical drawings, including sub-assemblies and fabrication details.
• Familiarity with fluid systems, including pumps, valves, and piping.
• Experience or working knowledge related to sub-assembly design, bills of materials (BOMs), and engineering changes.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information clearly in both written and verbal form.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks and documentation sets.
• Effective problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot mechanical and system issues.
• Ability to work under the supervision of a licensed Professional Engineer (PE).
• Ability and intent to obtain Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification through the FE exam and to pursue PE licensure.
• Ability to work on-site four days per week.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 50% to support customer, project, and business needs.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with laboratory or pilot-scale equipment, including setup, testing, and maintenance.
• Exposure to product development processes involving mechanical design and documentation.
• Experience preparing technical submittals, manuals, and startup or closeout documentation.
• Familiarity with P&IDs, general arrangement drawings, piping layouts, and revision control practices.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams such as engineering, manufacturing, service, and sales.
• Interest in developing expertise in fluid systems, pumps, valves, and related mechanical equipment.
• Motivation to grow professionally under the guidance of a licensed Professional Engineer and to progress toward PE licensure.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Mundelein, IL.

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $43.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Mundelein,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 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.

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