Mechanical Engineer

Job Title:

Mechanical Engineer

Job Description This role involves performing mechanical calculations to validate design accuracy without engaging in design work. The primary focus is on independently conducting hand calculations using ANSYS and MATHCAD to analyze forces and stresses from drawings.Responsibilities

• Validate that designs meet customer and industry standard requirements through precise calculations.
• Review and verify calculations, inputs, equations, and assumptions made by team members.
• Document calculations clearly and share them with customers, ensuring they are formatted for readability and comprehensibility.
• Respond to customer feedback regarding calculations.
• Collaborate with the mechanical design team to confirm assumptions and recommend design improvements.

Essential Skills

• Proficient in mechanical calculations using ANSYS and MATHCAD.
• Ability to perform hand calculations independently.
• Three years of experience in mechanical engineering.
• Three years of experience with ANSYS.
• Experience reading mechanical drawings and specification sheets.
• Understanding of industry standards and ability to draw free body diagrams.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Capability to analyze forces and perform mechanical shaft calculations.
• Equations knowledge to support the selection of components such as motors, gearboxes, ropes, pulleys, and bearings.

Work Environment The role is situated within the structural department of the Nuclear division, focusing on calculations rather than design work. It involves working with the mechanical design team and responding to customer feedback, with plenty of example calculations available to facilitate the learning process. The position offers the opportunity to work on exciting projects, including government designs and notable ventures such as those at Pearl Harbor and the Lock and Dam.

Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of New Berlin, WI.Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $36.06 – $60.00/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.Final date to receive applications This position is anticipated to close on Nov 26, 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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