Job Title: Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Mechanical Engineer with experience in designing and developing mechanical systems and components. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in SolidWorks, automation, and pneumatic design, as well as experience working with vendors and negotiating pricing for mechanical components.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical systems and components using SolidWorks (current version 2017)
• Create detailed drawings, BOMs, individual part drawings with appropriate tolerances, sheet metal drawings, and weld callouts
• Develop assembly drawings, system layout, and installation drawings
• Design pneumatic systems, including valve selection, manifold selection, filter/regulator sizing, and pneumatic schematics
• Select and work with vendors to purchase mechanical components and negotiate pricing and delivery
• Work with robots, including sizing, reach, end effector mounting, and cable solutions
• Lead mechanical design meetings, including concept reviews, customer kickoffs, internal design reviews, and customer final reviews
• Coordinate electrical design and controls handoff, as well as shop assembly handoff
• Visit customer sites to evaluate new projects and create concept drawings to support sales
• Utilize Microsoft Suite, including Outlook, for project management and communication

Essential Skills

• 3-5 years of experience designing in SolidWorks (current version 2017)
• 3-5 years of experience in automation
• Experience creating detail drawings, BOMs, and individual part drawings
• Pneumatic design experience, including valve selection, manifold selection, filter/regulator sizing, and pneumatic schematics
• Experience with robot sizing, reach, end effector mounting, and cable solutions
• Familiarity with sensors and cables, including photo-eyes, prox switches, and time of flight sensors
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Suite, including Outlook

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to lead mechanical design meetings and coordinate project handoffs
• Experience working with vendors and negotiating pricing
• Ability to visit customer sites and create concept drawings to support sales
• Non-repetitive job nature with 5-8 design projects per year

Work Environment

The position involves working on diverse design projects, with an estimated job distribution of 20% concept drawings for sales, 10% directing mechanical assembly, 10% onsite installation support, and 10% miscellaneous tasks. The work environment includes collaboration with various teams and vendors, and occasional visits to customer sites.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $100000.00

• 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 Milwaukee,WI.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Jan 22, 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 : $80,000 - $100,000