Job Title: Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

The Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for designing and modifying detailed mechanical components using SolidWorks, specifically for the government industry. The role involves working on projects such as a 900-ton Cantry and collaborating with the Service Group. The engineer will design cranes, material handling equipment, and other devices, while operating in a structured 3-D environment where model sharing between engineers is standard.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical drive systems and perform initial sizing calculations for motors, gearboxes, couplings, and other components.
• Follow customer specifications and industry codes meticulously from various countries.
• Annotate drawings with AWS D1.1 weld symbols, ANSI machining symbols, and other standardized signs for clear communication.
• Develop Bills of Materials (BOM) to list all components in the mechanical design.
• Collaborate with other disciplines, such as electrical, structural, and civil teams, for turn-key projects.
• Perform design changes for modernization projects to upgrade material handling devices.
• Provide phone support and technical assistance to installation crews and customers.
• Develop detailed technical specifications and procedures for customer use.
• Optimize bridge girders, trolleys, and other crane components to reduce costs and improve delivery schedules.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $50.00/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 New Berlin,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 17, 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.

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