What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Design Engineer position at Actalent?
Description:
The Design Engineer position is responsible for assigned Engineering Design & Development. Engineer is responsible for the design tasks and technical solutions performed in the responsibility area based on the priorities set by the supervisor.
Additional Skills & Qualifications:
- Maintain technical coordination and support with the Engineering staff and other departments, including, but not limited to, Production, Purchasing, Sales and Customer Service.
- Design, development, and testing of power-train and hydraulic systems.
- Working knowledge of power transmission and hydraulic components selection.
- Responsible that all designs are fully documented in models, drawings, and Bill of Materials.
- Perform a variety of calculations to substantiate designs
- Create detail part and assembly drawings showing necessary design details with section views, dimensions and tolerances
- Enter Item Master Specifications and Bills of Materials into the ERP/MRP System to compliment production drawings.
- Where applicable, conduct cross-functional design reviews.
- Applies tools and techniques for converting product requirements into a machine design
- Designs basic hydraulic systems and troubleshoots hydraulic systems issues
- Write ECN’s to properly convey the engineering changes resulting from new designs or revisions.
- Follow the Design & Development strategic pCAD package Proficiency (UG/NX and/or MEDUSA preferred). MS Productivity suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Experience working within a PDM system (TeamCenter). A good understanding of common engineering standards. for mobile equipment product development (3D- modelling, design & drafting, GD&T). Ability to perform FEA (Ansys).
- Team working and clear communication skills. Must be knowledgeable in Hydraulics, Power Transmission, Thermodynamics, and Heat Transfer.
- Understanding machine steel fabrications, manufacturing techniques, and processes for mobile equipment.
- Application knowledge of mobile equipment, preferably in drilling equipment.
- Knowledge on power train components such as diesel engine, as prioritized by Engineering Manager and as communicated in performance evaluations
- Provide support and work closely with other functions in the organization as needed and prioritized by Engineering Manager.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $38.46 - $45.68/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 Alachua,FL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 24, 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.
Salary : $38 - $46
