Senior Mechanical Engineer

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

The Mechanical Design Engineer leads the development of custom mechanical solutions that support the integration, modification, and optimization of advanced metal fabrication machinery. This position emphasizes SolidWorks-driven design, machine engineering, and hands-on mechanical understanding. It is ideal for an experienced engineer who can take ownership of complex design projects, collaborate with OEMs and customers, and mentor junior engineers as the team grows.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed SolidWorks models, assemblies, and drawings for custom tooling, machine components, guarding, automation interfaces, and retrofit packages.
• Lead mechanical design efforts for new machine concepts, modifications, and integration projects involving structural components, motion systems, and fabricated assemblies.
• Conduct tolerance analysis, FEA, motion studies, and design validation to ensure performance, manufacturability, and safety.
• Design mechanical interfaces for servo-driven systems, motors, linear actuators, and industrial sensors used in automated fabrication equipment.
• Collaborate with controls engineers on mechanical requirements for PLC-based systems; experience with PLCs is a strong plus.
• Apply hands-on machining knowledge to ensure designs are practical, manufacturable, and optimized for fabrication and assembly.
• Support prototype builds, verify fit and function, and refine designs based on real-world testing and technician feedback.
• Produce engineering drawings, BOMs, exploded views, and installation documentation for manufacturing and field service teams.
• Provide guidance to junior engineers, review their work, and support skill development within the engineering team.
• Work with sales engineers, customers, and OEM partners to translate application requirements into engineered solutions.
• Travel to customer sites or OEM facilities as needed for design reviews, installations, or troubleshooting (no more than 20%).

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 5–10 years of mechanical design experience, ideally in machinery, automation, or industrial equipment.
• Advanced proficiency in SolidWorks (assemblies, drawings, sheet metal, weldments, configurations).
• machine design, mechanical systems, and industrial equipment.
• Hands-on experience with machining, fabrication processes, and mechanical assembly.
• Ability to interpret and produce detailed mechanical drawings, GD&T, and manufacturing documentation.
• Experience designing components for machining, fabrication, and production environments.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with PLC-based systems is a strong plus.

Work Environment

This role involves working with advanced metal fabrication machinery, requiring occasional travel to customer sites or OEM facilities. The position emphasizes a collaborative environment, with opportunities to work closely with OEMs, customers, and an expanding engineering team. The dress code is professional, suitable for both office and field environments.

This is a Permanent position based out of Schaumburg, IL.

The pay range for this position is $115000.00 - $130000.00/yr.

Competitive compensation and performance incentivesComprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits401(k) with company contributionOngoing SolidWorks, OEM, and technical trainingOpportunities to lead high‑impact machine design and integration projects

This is a fully onsite position in Schaumburg,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 27, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is 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

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.