Mechanical Engineer

Actalent • East Peoria, IL • 1d ago

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer

Design Engineer to support the design and development of transmission systems used in Medium Wheel Loader applications. This role

supports New Product Introduction (NPI), Continuous Product Improvement (CPI), cost reduction initiatives, field issue resolution, and factory support. The

engineer will work with gears, bearings, shafts, seals, and other rotating drivetrain components while collaborating with global engineering, manufacturing, validation, supplier, and purchasing teams.

Responsibilities

Create and modify 3D models and engineering drawings in Creo and release designs through Teamcenter.

Support design reviews and component development for transmission and drivetrain systems.

Investigate field and production issues, perform root cause analysis, and present findings and recommendations.

Evaluate manufacturing deviation requests and determine appropriate disposition of nonconforming components.

Provide engineering support to the East Peoria manufacturing facility for transmission assembly and test activities.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, validation, procurement, supplier quality, and controls engineering.

Research and evaluate new drivetrain technologies to support future product development.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.

Experience with transmission, drivetrain, powertrain, or engine component design.

Proficiency with Creo or similar 3D CAD software.

Experience working with rotating mechanical components such as gears, bearings, shafts, or seals.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

Teamcenter experience.

Experience supporting manufacturing or production environments.

Structural analysis, failure analysis, or product validation experience.

Prior Caterpillar experience or familiarity with Caterpillar products and processes.

This position is ideal for an engineer who enjoys a variety

of technical challenges, balancing design, problem-solving, manufacturing

support, and product improvement activities in a fast-paced environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of East Peoria, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $44.00 - $54.00/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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of East Peoria, IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 18, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in East Peoria,IL.

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.

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 for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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