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Hydraulics Engineer

Actalent
Hanover, IL Contractor
POSTED ON 5/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/2/2026

Responsibilities

  • Design full hydraulic systems in Solidworks.
  • Interpret drawings and schematics accurately.
  • Create Bills of Materials (BOMs) using an ERP system.
  • Develop pricing sheets for hydraulic projects.
  • Make necessary engineering changes to parts on existing designs (ECOs).
  • Coordinate with the production team to implement engineering changes during assembly.
  • Communicate effectively with the sales team to work through quotes and customer purchase orders.

Essential Skills

  • Experience in industrial hydraulic system design.
  • Proficiency in Solidworks (or other 3D CAD packages).
  • Ability to read and interpret schematics.
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Hanover Park, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $33.65 - $40.86/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 Hanover Park,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 13, 2026.

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.

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