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Mechanical Engineer

Actalent
Columbus, OH Contractor
POSTED ON 11/25/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/25/2026

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer

*Company is located in Cleveland, OH. Will assist with relocation*

Job Description

Join a dynamic team as a Mechanical Engineer where you will play a critical role in evaluating sales order requirements and specifications to configure and develop innovative solutions. You will collaborate closely with sales teams and customers to resolve requirements and work with electrical engineers and drafting teams to produce customer drawings. As the technical lead on assigned projects, you will engage with internal groups such as assembly, procurement, and field technicians during start-up to resolve any issues and ensure seamless project execution.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate and develop solutions based on sales order requirements and specifications.
  • Collaborate with sales and customers to resolve requirements.
  • Produce customer drawings in collaboration with electrical engineers and drafting teams.
  • Act as the technical lead on assigned projects.
  • Work with internal groups during start-up to resolve project issues.
  • Approve project release to manufacturing.
  • Work with assembly and test departments to resolve issues encountered during build and test.
  • Participate in a project team to deliver cost-effective, manufacturable designs.
  • Provide updates on project status and timelines.

Essential Skills

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
  • 5 years in designing and developing electro-mechanical equipment.
  • Experience in designing sheet metal products.
  • Proficiency in 2D and 3D CAD software, preferably Creo.
  • Experience with OEM design activities.
  • Experience with bill of materials (BOMs).
  • Experience with casting, compressors, pumps, and/or motors.
  • Project management skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Electrical testing.
  • Knowledge in noise attenuation (fan silencers).
  • Customer experience.
  • Experience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD).
  • Understanding of seismic, wind, and vibration calculations.

Work Environment

The work environment includes a recently opened office near the manufacturing facility, where you will join a team of over ten engineers. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a growing company that has recently developed a high-demand product, contributing to significant sales growth. Average project tenure ranges from six months to two years, focusing on highly customizable load banks.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Columbus, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $48.00 - $58.00/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 Columbus,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 26, 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 : $48 - $58

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