Mechanical Engineer – Robotics & Precision Automation

Actalent; Illinois; On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Mechanical Engineer focused on new product development for positioners and welding automation systems. You will design high‑precision mechanical components using 3D CAD (Creo), perform FEA and tolerance studies, and drive manufacturing‑friendly designs while supporting automation, robotics, and hydraulics on the production floor.

You will collaborate across engineering, service, and shop teams to meet product roadmaps.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or associate degree with 3+ years experience.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD design for manufacturing with models, drawings, and assemblies.
• Experience using Creo for mechanical design and modeling.
• Ability to develop and maintain BOMs for complex mechanical systems.
• CAD practices that support manufacturability and production efficiency.
• Knowledge of FEA for evaluating mechanical performance.
• Proficiency applying GD&T and tolerance analysis.
• Experience with NPD processes from concept through production.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering blueprints and shop data.
• Strong problem-solving for materials, tolerances, service requirements, manufacturing procedures, and cost.
• Ability to collaborate with engineering, service, and shop personnel in a production environment.

Responsibilities

• Study specifications and shop data to understand design requirements and manufacturing constraints.
• Confer with engineering, service, and shop personnel to resolve design problems related to materials, tolerances, service requirements, and cost.
• Spend ~70% of time using Creo for 3D CAD design, creating models, drawings, and assemblies for manufacturing.
• Spend ~15% on the production floor supporting service, troubleshooting issues, and validating designs.
• Allocate ~15% to ERF integration and analysis to ensure new designs integrate with existing systems.
• Lead or support new product development for positioners and welding automation systems.
• Perform mechanical design including FEA, GD&T, and tolerance analysis for high-precision components.
• Drive design-for-manufacturing principles for repeatable and scalable production.
• Support integration of automation, motion control, robotics, hydraulics, and structural systems.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams, suppliers, and leadership to meet milestones.
• Develop and maintain BOMs and related documentation.
• Utilize CAD and PDM tools to manage designs and revisions.
• Participate in project planning and, when applicable, project management activities.
• Provide technical support for production, service, and field issues.
• Continuously seek improvements in product performance and manufacturability.

Skills

3D CAD design

FEA analysis

GD&T expertise

Tolerance analysis

BOM management

NPD experience

Blueprint interpretation

Cross-functional collaboration

Production floor experience

Manufacturing cost awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree or an associate degree with experience

Tools

Creo

Windchill

PDM systems

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Mechanical Engineer focused on new product development for positioners and welding automation systems. You will design high‑precision mechanical components using 3D CAD (Creo), perform FEA and tolerance studies, and drive manufacturing‑friendly designs while supporting automation, robotics, and hydraulics on the production floor.

You will collaborate across engineering, service, and shop teams to meet product roadmaps.