Job Information
Actalent Mechanical Design Engineer in Schaumburg, Illinois
Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer
Essential Skills
Bachelor of Science degree in a mechanically focused discipline.
Proficiency with SolidWorks 3D drafting for mechanical design and system layout.
Experience with AutoCAD for reviewing and working with P&ID and related drawings.
Ability to read, interpret, and produce mechanical and industrial technical prints and documents.
Strong engineering mathematics skills, including the ability to perform basic engineering calculations for system loading, pressure drops, and flow-related design parameters.
Self-motivated work style with the ability to manage tasks and deadlines with minimal supervision.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience with SolidWorks Routing for piping and tubing design is preferred.
Experience preparing Bills of Material for complex mechanical systems
Exposure system design, piping design, welding practices, and mechanical fabrication environments is a plus.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Schaumburg, IL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $33.65 - $38.46/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 Schaumburg,IL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 24, 2026.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.
Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.