Drivetrain Design Engineer - Transmission Systems

Actalent; East Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 61,000 - 74,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental & Vision

Critical Illness

Accident

Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan

Pre-tax and Roth post-tax

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design and develop transmission systems for medium wheel loader applications. You will support NPI, CPI, cost reduction, and field issue resolution, working with gears, bearings, shafts, seals, and rotating drivetrain components.

The role requires Creo experience and collaboration with global engineering, manufacturing, validation, supplier, and purchasing teams. This contract position is onsite in East Peoria, IL with competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Experience with transmission, drivetrain, powertrain, or engine component design.
• Proficiency with Creo or similar 3D CAD software.
• Experience working with rotating mechanical components such as gears, bearings, shafts, or seals.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Create and modify 3D models and engineering drawings in Creo and release designs through Teamcenter.
• Support design reviews and component development for transmission and drivetrain systems.
• Investigate field and production issues, perform root cause analysis, and present findings and recommendations.
• Evaluate manufacturing deviation requests and determine appropriate disposition of nonconforming components.
• Provide engineering support to the East Peoria manufacturing facility for transmission assembly and test activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, validation, procurement, supplier quality, and controls engineering.
• Research and evaluate new drivetrain technologies to support future product development.

Skills

Analytical skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Problem-solving

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

Creo

Teamcenter

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design and develop transmission systems for medium wheel loader applications. You will support NPI, CPI, cost reduction, and field issue resolution, working with gears, bearings, shafts, seals, and rotating drivetrain components.

The role requires Creo experience and collaboration with global engineering, manufacturing, validation, supplier, and purchasing teams. This contract position is onsite in East Peoria, IL with competitive hourly pay.