Mechanical Engineer

Actalent • Northbrook, IL • 1h ago

Mechanical Development Engineer

Our client is seeking a Mechanical Development Engineer to support the design, development, testing, and production of advanced electromechanical systems. This role will support both custom product modifications and new product development initiatives, with a strong focus on motion control technologies, system validation, and mechanical design.

Key Responsibilities

Design and develop mechanical and electromechanical assemblies and subassemblies for new and existing products.

Evaluate customer requirements and translate them into technical solutions.

Perform engineering analysis including statics, dynamics, structural analysis, and motor sizing calculations.

Design and model components and assemblies using SolidWorks.

Conduct Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and structural simulations.

Select, test, and validate motors, drives, sensors, encoders, bearings, and related motion control components.

Perform hands-on testing, product validation, and performance evaluations at the component and system level.

Support manufacturing, suppliers, and production teams with troubleshooting and continuous improvement initiatives.

Participate throughout the product lifecycle, from concept development through production support.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.

3-5+ years of mechanical engineering experience in product development or R&D environments.

Experience designing and validating electromechanical systems.

Strong mechanical design experience involving assemblies and subassemblies.

SolidWorks proficiency.

Experience with FEA and structural analysis.

Hands-on testing and validation experience.

Knowledge of motion control systems including motors, drives, sensors, and encoders.

Experience supporting manufacturing and supplier-related engineering activities.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with servo and stepper motor systems.

Product development and new product introduction (NPI) experience.

Familiarity with PDM systems.

MIL-STD-810 testing experience.

Background in aerospace, automation, industrial equipment, robotics, or automotive industries

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Northbrook, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $43.00 - $55.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Northbrook,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 2026.

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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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.

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