Mechanical Engineer

Actalent; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Critical illness

Accident

Hospital

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health spending account

Transportation benefits

Employee assistance program

Time off/leave

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Mechanical Development Engineer to design, develop, and validate electromechanical systems for new and existing products. You will perform engineering analysis and support manufacturing.

Candidates must have a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering and 3-5+ years of product development or R&D, with proficiency in SolidWorks, FEA, and motion control.

This role offers growth opportunities and cross-functional collaboration across engineering and production teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and 3–5+ years of experience in product development or R&D.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks, FEA, and motion control systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and validate electromechanical systems and subassemblies.
• Perform engineering analysis and conduct structural simulations.
• Provide ongoing support to manufacturing and production teams.

Skills

Mechanical design

Electromechanical systems

SolidWorks

Finite element analysis

Structural analysis

Motion control

Motor sizing

Product validation

Product development

Statics

Dynamics

System troubleshooting

Manufacturing support

NPI

Servo motors

Stepper motors

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

The Mechanical Development Engineer will design, develop, and validate electromechanical systems and subassemblies for new and existing products. They will perform engineering analysis, conduct structural simulations, and provide ongoing support to manufacturing and production teams.

Requirements:

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering and possess 3-5+ years of experience in product development or R&D. Proficiency in SolidWorks, FEA, and motion control systems is required for this role.

Key Skills:

• Mechanical design
• Electromechanical systems
• SolidWorks
• Finite element analysis
• Structural analysis
• Motion control
• Motor sizing
• Product validation
• Product development
• Statics
• Dynamics
• System troubleshooting
• Manufacturing support
• NPI
• Servo motors
• Stepper motors

Benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Critical illness
• Accident
• Hospital
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Short and long-term disability
• Health spending account
• Transportation benefits
• Employee assistance program
• Time off/leave