What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Engineer position at Actalent?
Job Title: Mechanical Engineer
Job Description
As a Mechanical Engineer, you will spend 60-70% of your time engaging in CAD work, employing both AutoCAD and Solidworks to create designs from scratch and modify existing ones. You will work with multiple layers in AutoCAD as laid out in our manufacturing processes. The rest of your time will be dedicated to reverse engineering finished parts, creating production fixtures, and providing manufacturing support.
Essential Skills
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Design/CAD.
- 1-2 years of experience in the CAD Drafting industry preferred, but entry-level candidates will be considered.
- Proficiency in Solidworks for handling parts and complex assemblies.
- Strong passion for the automotive industry
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Des Plaines, IL.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $24.00 - $27.00/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 TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Des Plaines,IL.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Dec 19, 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 : $24 - $27