Senior Mechanical Engineer

Actalent; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Actalent seeks a lead mechanical engineer to drive development and validation of advanced pan-and-tilt positioning systems and tripod products from concept to production. You will perform engineering analysis, design electro-mechanical architectures, and coordinate with suppliers to resolve manufacturing issues.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering and at least five years designing electro-mechanical systems, with proficiency in SolidWorks and FEA and a strong motion-control

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and at least 5 years of professional experience in designing electro-mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical development and validation of pan-and-tilt positioning systems and tripod products from concept through production.
• Perform engineering analysis and design electro-mechanical architectures.
• Collaborate with suppliers to resolve manufacturing issues.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Electro-mechanical Systems

Precision Motion Control

SolidWorks

FEA

Structural Analysis

Motor Sizing

MIL-STD-810

CAD Modeling

Product Development

Root Cause Analysis

Stepper and Servo Systems

Heat Transfer

Statics

Dynamics

Project Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

FEA

Job description

Lead the mechanical development and validation of advanced pan-and-tilt positioning systems and tripod products from concept through production. Responsibilities include performing engineering analysis, designing electro-mechanical architectures, and collaborating with suppliers to resolve manufacturing issues.

Requirements: Requires a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and at least 5 years of professional experience in designing electro-mechanical systems. Candidates must be proficient in SolidWorks and FEA, with a strong background in motion control components and MIL-STD-810 testing.

Key Skills: Mechanical Engineering, Electro-mechanical Systems, Precision Motion Control, SolidWorks, FEA, Structural Analysis, Motor Sizing, MIL-STD-810, CAD Modeling, Product Development, Root Cause Analysis, Stepper and Servo Systems, Heat Transfer, Statics, Dynamics, Project Leadership

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital, 401(k) Retirement Plan, Life Insurance, Short and long-term disability, Health Spending Account (HSA), Transportation benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Paid Time Off