R&d Mechanical Engineer

Actalent; Piedmont (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Relocation Bonus

Signing Bonus

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a hands-on Mechanical Engineer to analyze data and develop CAD models for heavy machinery, optimizing design and performance. The role blends data-driven design with practical prototyping and fabrication activities in a dynamic work environment.

You will oversee projects from initial design and prototype testing through to commercial launch, balancing desk work with on-site assembly and testing on heavy equipment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Agricultural, or Electrical Engineering.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in CAD tools like SolidWorks.
• Knowledge of FEA, hydraulics, and fabrication.

Responsibilities

• Analyze data and develop CAD models to optimize the design and performance of heavy machinery.
• Oversee projects from initial design and prototype testing through to commercial launch, combining office work with hands-on assembly.

Skills

Mechanical Design

Project Oversight

Prototype Testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Agricultural/Electrical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

FEA

CFD

CATIA

Inventor

AutoCAD

PDMWorks

Job description

Analyze data and develop CAD models to optimize the design and performance of heavy machinery. Oversee projects from initial design and prototype testing through to commercial launch, combining office work with hands-on assembly.

Requirements:

Requires a bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Agricultural, or Electrical Engineering with at least 3 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in CAD tools like SolidWorks and knowledge of FEA, hydraulics, and fabrication are essential.

Key Skills:

Mechanical Design, SolidWorks, CAD, FEA, CFD, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Sheet Metal Design, Welding, Fabrication, CATIA, Inventor, AutoCAD, PDMWorks, Prototyping, Material Strengths

Benefits:

Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Relocation Bonus, Signing Bonus