Mechanical Design Engineer

Description

PURPOSE The purpose of the Mechanical Engineer position is to design, develop, and ensure the compliance of ASME/ANSI conditions are met within custom fabrications. This work primarily will be performed on water treatment/ chemical dosing skids. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The following essential functions describe the nature of this position and represent the major criteria that will define the time/ work spent in this role: 1. (50%) SYSTEM DESIGN a. Design Skids / Systems in Solidworks based on sold jobs. b. Work with Application Engineers / Sales to develop an engineered solution for a sold system. c. Compare P&ID (typically AutoCAD) drawings to system quote to guarantee system accuracy. Revise and incorporate in drawing Submittal Package. 2. (25%) SYSTEM ENGINEERING a. Provide necessary NPSH calculations, Pressure Drops, Pump/ Flow Meter Sizing, or other engineering calculations to support drawings for system designs. b. Work with necessary OEM vendors c. Ensure ASME/ANSI design compliance d. Provide necessary Notes/ instructions to ensure fabricators build within ASME 31.1 & 31.3 compliance. e. Build Weld Maps/ Frame or Structural design layout. 3. (15%) REVISION & AS-BUILT DRAWINGS a. Complete revisions of drawings per customer markups b. Coordinate with Sales/ AEs for Scope Changes or engineering solutions c. Prepare detailed BOM (Bill of Material) for each system d. Work with Mechanical Shop Supervisor to complete as-built drawings per markups on tested equipment 4. (10%) MECHANICAL ENGINEERING SUPPORT a. Support Mechanical Shop Supervisor b. Mechanical Integration Design c. Field High-level mechanical support (for Service Team) d. Provide High-level support for AEs/Sales in developing their S&Es.

Skills

p&id, routing, Solidworks, Mechanical design, Mechanical engineering, piping design, systems design, skid, bom, water treatment, fluid industry, drafting, asme, welding, pressure drops, flow meter sizing, calculation

Top Skills Details

p&id,routing,Solidworks,Mechanical design,Mechanical engineering,piping design,systems design,skid,bom

Additional Skills & Qualifications

o EDUCATION: B.S. of Science Mechanical Based (ex. ME, MET) o EXPERIENCE/ KNOWLEDGE/ SKILLS/ ABILITIES: Solidworks 3D Drafting Experience Solidworks Routing Preferred AutoCAD Drafting Experience Water Treatment/ Fluids Industry preferred Mechanical Technical Print/ Industrial Technical Document proficient Self-Motivated Engineering Math Skills Should be able to perform basic engineering related math for solving designs or calculating system loading.

Experience Level

Entry Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Carol Stream, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $33.65 - $38.46/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Carol Stream, IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 16, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Carol Stream,IL.

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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.