<p>Job Description: Mechanical Engineer</p> <p>Join our dynamic team as a Mechanical Engineer, where you will be instrumental in supporting general industrial product designs for industries such as automotive OEMs, fabrication OEMs, and fire protection. Your role will involve a blend of design, flow testing, and production support, providing an engaging mix of desk work and hands-on laboratory activities.</p> <p>Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Spend 20-30% of your time on design using Inventor software at your desk. </li><li>Allocate 30% of your time to conducting flow testing in our lab. </li><li>Initially dedicate 60% of your time to design, which will gradually shift to 30-35% production tasks, including handling day-to-day quotes, design tweaks, and customer support. </li><li>Collaborate with customers to meet their needs and specifications. </li></ul> <p>Essential Skills</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME). </li><li>0-5 years of experience in mechanical engineering design work for machining products. </li><li>Proficiency in 3D design, with a preference for experience using Inventor software. </li></ul> <p>Additional Skills & Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Experience in stainless steel design. </li><li>Understanding of fluid flow, thermodynamics, pumps, valves, or hydraulics. </li><li>Familiarity with machining process component design. </li><li>Knowledge of the steel industry, nozzle or header design. </li><li>Experience in carbide or ceramic design for cutting tools, spray nozzles, or water jet cutting. </li></ul> <p>Job Type & Location</p> <p>This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Carol Stream, IL.</p> <p>Pay and Benefits</p> <p>The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $39.00/hr.</p> <p>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:</p> <ul> <li>Medical, dental & vision </li><li>Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital </li><li>401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available </li><li>Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) </li><li>Short and long-term disability </li><li>Health Spending Account (HSA) </li><li>Transportation benefits </li><li>Employee Assistance Program </li><li>Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) </li></ul> <p>Workplace Type</p> <p>This is a fully onsite position in Carol Stream,IL.</p> <p>Application Deadline</p> <p>This position is anticipated to close on May 19, 2026.</p> <p>Diversity, Equity & Inclusion</p> <p>At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:</p> <ul> <li>Hiring diverse talent </li><li>Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection </li><li>Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes </li><li>Ensuring growth opportunities for our people </li></ul> <p>Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.</p> <p>About Actalent</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p>