Design Engineer

ACTalent; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent in Peoria, IL, is seeking a Design Engineer to design and validate cooling components, modules, and systems for machine and power applications. You will work under the guidance of an engineering team leader and contribute to NPI, cost reduction, and current production initiatives.

Key responsibilities include collaboration with engineers, suppliers, and customers; adherence to quality, safety, and ergonomic standards; and ensuring robust thermal, CFD/FEA, and mechanical designs.

Qualifications

• Design and validate cooling components and systems.
• Collaborate with engineering team, suppliers and customers.
• Support NPI, cost reduction and production initiatives.
• Adhere to quality, cost, safety and ergonomics standards.

Responsibilities

• Design and validate cooling components, modules, and systems for machine and power systems applications.
• Collaborate effectively with other engineering team members, suppliers, and customers.
• Support new product introductions (NPI), cost reduction, and current production initiatives.
• Adhere to established standards, policies, and practices related to quality, cost reduction, safety, and ergonomics.

Skills

Design engineering

CREO

Thermal CFD/FEA

NPD experience

Tools

Creo

Job description

Job Title: Design Engineer

Job Description

Join our dynamic team as a Design Engineer, where you will design and validate cooling components, modules, and systems for machine and power systems applications. This role operates under the guidance of an engineering team leader, supporting new product introductions, cost reduction, and current production initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Design and validate cooling components, modules, and systems for machine and power systems applications.
• Collaborate effectively with other engineering team members, suppliers, and customers.
• Support new product introductions (NPI), cost reduction, and current production initiatives.
• Adhere to established standards, policies, and practices related to quality, cost reduction, safety, and ergonomics.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in Design and Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience with CREO software.
• Knowledge in Thermal, CFD/FEA, and Mechanical design.
• Experience in new product development.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience in heavy machinery design.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Peoria, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $41.00 - $41.00/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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Peoria, IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 19, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Peoria,IL.

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.

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 process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.