Industrial Mechanical Engineer - Fuel Systems & Safety

Actalent; Belvidere (IL); On-site; USD 59,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a skilled Mechanical Engineer to design and develop industrial equipment, fuel train assemblies, and safety systems for combustion and process heating applications. The role is based in Belvidere, IL and involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver integrated solutions.

You will create detailed drawings, perform risk assessments, and ensure compliance with OSHA/ANSI standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree required (BSME highly preferred).
• 3+ years of design and development experience with industrial equipment.
• Understanding of machine safeguarding principles and risk assessment methodologies.
• Experience interpreting and applying OSHA, ANSI, and other relevant engineering and safety standards.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks, Inventor, or AutoCAD.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and project management skills.
• Knowledge of PLCs would be a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical systems, assemblies, weldments, and components for industrial machinery and combustion applications.
• Develop and review fuel train systems, including valves, regulators, pressure switches, piping layouts, and control components.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable standards and regulations, including OSHA, ANSI, and applicable local codes.
• Perform machine risk assessments and incorporate safeguarding solutions into equipment designs.
• Create detailed engineering drawings, schematics, bills of materials (BOMs), routings P&IDs, and technical documentation.
• Collaborate with electrical, controls, manufacturing, and field service teams to develop integrated solutions.
• Evaluate existing equipment designs and recommend improvements related to safety, reliability, maintainability, and performance.
• Support troubleshooting efforts for installed systems, including fuel delivery components and mechanical assemblies.
• Participate in safety reviews, design reviews, hazard analyses, and customer project meetings.

Skills

BSME degree

Industrial design

Machine safeguarding

OSHA/ANSI standards

3D CAD

Risk assessment

Project management

PLC knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME)

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

AutoCAD

Job description

Actalent is seeking a skilled Mechanical Engineer to design and develop industrial equipment, fuel train assemblies, and safety systems for combustion and process heating applications. The role is based in Belvidere, IL and involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver integrated solutions.

You will create detailed drawings, perform risk assessments, and ensure compliance with OSHA/ANSI standards.