Mechanical Engineer

at Actalent in Arlington Heights, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Job Title: Mechanical EngineerJob Description

Seeking a dedicated Mechanical Engineer with a passion for product design from concept to completion, including design for manufacturability. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering and have 5-10 years of experience in a similar role. Experience in electronics manufacturing or testing, with a focus on stress, vibration, and thermal constraints, is essential. The role involves hands-on tasks such as building prototypes, testing, tearing down fixtures, and ensuring molds fit appropriately.

Hard Skills

+ Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

+ 5-10 years of experience in mechanical engineering

+ Proficiency in Solidworks for 3D modeling and simulation design

+ Experience in electronics manufacturing or testing

Soft Skills

+ Ability to work cross-functionally and interface with hardware/software engineers

+ Willingness to interface with customers

+ Desire to be hands-on in the product design process

Job Type

This is a permanent position.

Work Site

This is a hybrid position requiring some days on-site in Arlington Heights, Illinois and some days remote.

Work Environment

Hybrid work schedule – 3 days on-site, 2 days work from home.

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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

+ Hiring diverse talent

+ Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

+ Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

+ Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.