What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Design Engineer position at Actalent?
We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join our team and lead mechanical design efforts. This role requires a skilled engineer to provide product support for a variety of elevator components and mechanical systems, ensuring product integrity and integrating new component designs while adhering to cost and schedule commitments.
Responsibilities
- Provide product support for elevator components and mechanical systems.
- Maintain product integrity and evaluate opportunities for improvement.
- Integrate new component designs into existing systems.
- Conduct product life cycle maintenance and cost reduction projects.
- Analyze, design, and modify elevator components and complete elevator systems.
- Interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, mechanical assembly drawings, and building plans to analyze and solve complex problems.
- Collaborate with electrical engineers, software engineers, and test engineers.
- Work closely with manufacturing operations, supply management, contract logistics, finance, and field support to ensure designs meet organizational requirements.
Essential Skills
- Mechanical engineering design
- CREO mechanical design experience
- Root Cause Analysis
- FMEA
- Mechanical systems
- Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
- MS degree with 2 years’ experience or BS degree with 3 years’ experience
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $33.65 - $36.06/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 Columbia,SC.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 28, 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.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are 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
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.
Salary : $34 - $36
