Mechanical Engineer

Actalent; Rockford (IL); Sur place; USD 59 000 - 79 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability coverage

PTO / Vacation

Résumé du poste

Actalent is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for Rockford, IL, to design, develop, and implement industrial equipment and safety systems. The role emphasizes fuel train assemblies, risk assessment, and collaboration with electrical, controls, and manufacturing teams.

Requirements include a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, 3+ years of related design experience, and proficiency in 3D CAD (SolidWorks/Inventor/AutoCAD).

Qualifications

• BSME 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 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.

Responsabilités

• 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, 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.

Connaissances

Mechanical design

Machine safeguarding

OSHA/ANSI standards knowledge

Problem-solving

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Formation

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Outils

SolidWorks

Inventor

AutoCAD

Description du poste

Job Title: Mechanical EngineerJob Description

Responsible for the design, development, and implementation of industrial equipment, machinery safety systems, and fuel train assemblies used in combustion and process heating applications.

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.

Essential Skills

• 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.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Knowledge of PLCs would be a plus.

Work Environment

The role involves collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, including electrical, controls, manufacturing, and field service teams. It requires a thorough understanding of various standards and regulations, with a focus on safety and risk assessment. The position demands proficiency in using 3D CAD software to create detailed engineering documentation and the ability to evaluate and improve existing machinery designs.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Rockford, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $43.00 - $57.00/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 to Hire position based out of Rockford, IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 17, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Rockford,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.

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