Mechanical Engineer

Actalent; North Canton (OH); In loco; USD 55.000 - 62.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Disability

HSA

Transit benefits

PTO

Descrizione del lavoro

Actalent is seeking a Contract-to-Hire Field Applications Engineer based in North Canton, OH to collaborate with customers, distributors, and suppliers, understand requirements, and recommend products and materials for industrial applications. The role emphasizes testing, validation, troubleshooting, and training, while partnering with sales to create revenue opportunities and supporting business development initiatives.

Travel up to 25% is expected.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Paint Chemistry, or related technical field.
• 3+ years in customer-facing technical roles in industrial settings.
• Experience in application development and material validation for industrial environments.
• Strong troubleshooting and issue-resolution skills.
• Solid understanding of mechanical design principles.
• Proficient with SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD.
• Ability to analyze technical data to drive decisions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.

Mansioni

• Collaborate with customers and partners to define requirements.
• Support product selection, testing, validation, and implementation.
• Troubleshoot issues and assist startup and commissioning.
• Provide technical training and product education.
• Translate solutions with sales to drive revenue.
• Provide feedback to engineering and product teams.
• Monitor performance and collect customer feedback.
• Analyze data to identify trends and optimize performance.
• Contribute to new applications and materials development.
• Explain complex concepts to diverse audiences.
• Travel up to 25% to visit sites.

Conoscenze

Customer-facing

Troubleshooting

Communication

Presentation

Data analysis

Independent work

Travel readiness

Problem solving

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in ME

Paint Chemistry degree

Strumenti

SolidWorks

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Description

• Collaborate directly with customers, contractors, distributors, and material suppliers to understand application requirements and recommend appropriate products and materials.

• Support customers in selecting, testing, validating, and successfully implementing products and materials in industrial applications.

• Troubleshoot application issues and support equipment start-ups to ensure reliable performance and smooth commissioning.

• Provide technical training and product education to customers and distributors to enhance understanding, correct usage, and adoption of solutions.

• Partner with sales teams to translate technical solutions into revenue opportunities and support business development initiatives.

• Offer detailed field feedback to engineering, marketing, and product management teams to guide product improvements and new application development.

• Track application performance, results, and adoption, and collect structured customer feedback to support continuous improvement.

• Analyze technical and application data to identify trends, resolve issues, and optimize system and material performance.

• Contribute to the development and validation of new applications and materials, ensuring they meet customer and market needs.

• Communicate complex technical concepts in a clear, accessible manner to diverse audiences, including non-technical stakeholders.

• Travel up to 25% of the time to visit customer sites, distributors, and other stakeholders in various industrial environments.

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering, Paint Chemistry, or a related technical field.

• 3+ years of experience in customer-facing technical roles, preferably within industrial applications.

• Strong expertise in application development and material validation for industrial environments.

• Proven ability to perform technical troubleshooting and resolve complex application issues.

• Solid understanding of mechanical engineering principles, including design and assembly concepts.

• Experience using SolidWorks or similar 3D mechanical design software.

• Ability to analyze technical and application data to drive decisions and improvements.

• Strong problem-solving and diagnostic skills with a structured approach to issue resolution.

• Ability to work independently in a highly technical capacity across diverse industrial settings.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to varied audiences.

• Strong presentation skills for training, demonstrations, and customer-facing meetings.

• Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% to support customers and partners.

Nice to Have

• Controls engineering experience is a plus; mechanical aspects can be further developed on the job.

• Familiarity with PLC communication and troubleshooting is highly beneficial.

• Global industrial manufacturing experience and knowledge are advantageous.

• MBA or masters degree is preferred and supports the business development component of the role.

• Knowledge of machine design concepts and practices.

• Experience working with steel and related industrial materials.

• Certifications such as FROSIO and AMPP (formerly NACE) are valuable additions.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a customer-facing capacity and build strong relationships with external stakeholders.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of North Canton, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $45.00/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.

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 to Hire position based out of North Canton, OH.

Application Deadline

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

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in North Canton,OH.

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.

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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.