Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer

We are seeking a skilled Mechanical Engineer to join a dynamic and innovative team. This role offers the opportunity to work in a smaller, private company where you will have the freedom to deliver results, change processes, and develop new products. With a hands-on approach, you'll be part of a team that values creativity and results-driven engineering solutions.

Responsibilities

• Reverse engineer components and ensure compatibility with existing systems.
• Design and develop mechanical systems using CAD software, primarily SolidWorks.
• Collaborate with the sales team to create innovative products that meet client needs.
• Travel internationally, up to 25%, to countries such as Chile, Peru, and Mexico to oversee projects and collaborate with global teams.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, including design, follow-up, and implementation.
• Participate in the physical scanning of products to obtain dimensions and create models and drawings.

Essential Skills

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Work Environment

The work environment is a smaller office within a newer company, boasting a close-knit culture where everyone knows each other and shares a passion for engineering. The team consists of 3-4 engineers, and you will work independently while collaborating with others. The company values milestones with celebrations and catered food or steak dinners. With a global presence, the company offers opportunities to travel internationally and work on diverse projects.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $26.44 - $45.00 / hr.

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 Peoria, IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 31, 2025.

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.

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 due to a disability, please email actALENTaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.