What are the responsibilities and job description for the Design Engineer - Peoria, IL position at Actalent?
*This role is in Peoria, IL*
Description:
Currently hiring Mechanical Engineer for Fluid Systems team within Industrial Power Systems Department – responsible for 9-18 liter diesel engines. This position will be responsible for lube and oil systems, cooling systems, fuel systems (high and low pressure) on engines. Will be modeling in CREO, creating prints, detailing, etc. Will do some simulation work as well, primarily through a simulation team but this role will do some as well. This role will also be interfacing with suppliers to further designs to meet company requirements. Will be translating those requirements into designs, lead supplier meetings, and drive supplier action to meet required specs. This team provides parts to internal engine product groups, will interface with those teams as well. This role will have support from Team Leads but will also require a good amount of independent work. 50% Design, 30% Supplier/internal interaction, 20% simulation. Team of 14, 10 in the US and 4 in India. 2 Team Leads – Fuel Systems and Lube/Cooling.
Summary:
The main function of a mechanical engineer is to research and investigate the design, functionality and maintenance of mechanical products, equipment, systems and processes. A typical mechanical engineer has the ability to make engineering drawings, and read and interpret blueprints.
Job Responsibilities:
* Research, design, develop, manufacture, and test tools, engines, machines and other mechanical devices.
* Research and analyze customer design proposals, specifications, manuals to determine time and cost feasibility to complete projects.
* Investigate equipment failures and difficulties to diagnose faulty operation and make recommendation to maintenance crew.
* Oversee installation, operation, maintenance and repair to ensure that machines and equipment are installed and functioning according to specifications.
* Implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, and provide technical information.
Skills:
* Creativity, verbal and written communication skills, analytical and problem solving ability.
* Team player and detail oriented.
* Displays attributes of a critical thinker and leverages innovative ideas.
* Strong leadership and mentoring skills necessary to provide support and constructive performance feedback.
* Advanced ability to make sketches, engineering drawings and common computations.
* Advanced ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawing, schematics and computer-generated reports.
* Previous experience with computer applications and software related to engineering field, such as Computer Aided Design (CAD).
Education/Experience:
* Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
* 3-5 years experience required.
*This role is in Peoria, IL*
About Actalent:
Actalent connects passion with purpose. Our scalable talent solutions and services capabilities drive value and results and provide the expertise to help our customers achieve more. Every day, our experts around the globe are making an impact. We’re supporting critical initiatives in engineering and sciences that advance how companies serve the world. Actalent promotes consultant care and engagement through experiences that enable continuous development. Our people are the difference. Actalent is an operating company of Allegis Group, the global leader in talent solutions.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
Salary : $39 - $43
