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Mechanical Engineer
Job in
Chillicothe, Peoria County, Illinois, 61523, USA
Listed on 2026-06-19
Listing for:
Actalent
Apprenticeship/Internship
position Listed on 2026-06-19
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Mechanical Engineer, Systems Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists, Manufacturing Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Title:
Mechanical Design Engineer
Job Description
Join our dynamic Supplier Design Valve Engineering team as a Mechanical Engineer. In this role, you will support the development and lifecycle management of hydraulic valves used on large Resource Industries equipment. This position requires collaboration with external suppliers and internal cross-functional teams, overseeing the entire product lifecycle from concept to production and field support.
Responsibilities
+ Develop and define technical requirements for hydraulic valve systems.
+ Collaborate closely with external suppliers on valve design and development.
+ Support the full product lifecycle: requirements definition, concept development, validation and testing, production implementation, quality/field issue resolution, and end-of-life support.
+ Partner with internal teams, including hydraulic system engineers, product groups, and simulation/analysis teams.
+ Engage with global stakeholders and participate in occasional off-hours meetings.
+ Manage multiple engineering projects simultaneously and prioritize deliverables.
+ Analyze technical data and provide engineering recommendations and decisions.
Essential Skills
+ Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
+ 2-4 years of engineering experience or a Master's degree with approximately 1 year of relevant experience (internship/co-op included).
+ Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
+ Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
+ Ability to quickly learn and apply complex technical concepts.
+ Project management and prioritization skills.
+ Comfortable operating in a highly technical, multi-project environment.
+ Self-starter with the ability to work independently.
+ Strong analytical thinking and engineering judgment.
Additional
Skills & Qualifications
+ Exposure to hydraulic systems or components.
+ Experience working with suppliers or external engineering partners.
+ Project management experience in an engineering setting.
+ Basic proficiency with Creo (advanced modeling not required).
+ Hands-on mechanical aptitude.
Work Environment
The role is onsite in Mossville with limited flexibility and minimal travel (0-25%). The work environment is highly technical and requires interaction with global stakeholders, occasionally necessitating off-hours meetings. The position involves working on multiple projects simultaneously, demanding strong prioritization skills
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Chillicothe, IL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $33.00 - $38.00/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 Chillicothe,IL.
Final date to receive applications
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 30, 2026.
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 Clearly Rated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.
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