Senior Mechanical Engineer: Custom Systems & Testing

Actalent; Minnesota; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support the design, analysis, and validation of custom mechanical and structural systems used in wind tunnel and ground test environments. This role involves taking concepts from early design through validation, documentation, fabrication support, installation, and commissioning.

You will leverage expertise in mechanical design, FEA, welded steel structures, pressure vessels, and piping systems to deliver technically challenging projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years in mechanical design or design engineering.
• Experience with large industrial equipment and complex mechanical systems.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD tools; SolidWorks preferred.
• Strong FEA experience using ANSYS or similar.
• Experience with welded steel structures and pressure vessels.
• Familiarity with GD&T and engineering documentation standards.
• Ability to travel up to 10% domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Design and validate mechanical subsystems for custom equipment.
• Perform FEA and supporting calculations.
• Develop design criteria, calculation packages, and specs.
• Create drawings, BOMs, and manufacturing docs.
• Review designs for manufacturability, safety, and customer requirements.
• Support procurement, subcontractors, and field installation.
• Coordinate with project teams and cross-functional engineers.
• Contribute to proposals with technical concepts and cost estimates.

Skills

Mechanical design

FEA analysis

3D CAD

Communication

Project management

Fabrication knowledge

Welding & pressure vessels knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

ANSYS

3D CAD software

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support the design, analysis, and validation of custom mechanical and structural systems used in wind tunnel and ground test environments. This role involves taking concepts from early design through validation, documentation, fabrication support, installation, and commissioning.

You will leverage expertise in mechanical design, FEA, welded steel structures, pressure vessels, and piping systems to deliver technically challenging projects.