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Job Title : Mechanical Engineer - Project Engineer

Job Description

This role is integral to the development and enhancement of electric motor systems for large mining trucks. You will be a pivotal part of designing and manufacturing traction motors, generators, and retarding grids, contributing to new product initiatives and ongoing design improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead design control for electric traction motors, generators, and retarding grids.
• Execute 3D modeling, drawing creation, and component release processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across design and manufacturing.
• Travel occasionally (up to 25%) to a manufacturing facility in Mexico to support engineering and process changes.
• Analyze technical challenges, implement design changes, and influence manufacturing improvements.
• Participate in field failure analyses and propose design enhancements for vibration, fatigue, and thermal performance.

Essential Skills

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Work Environment

You will be part of a collaborative 13-member team that integrates design and manufacturing functions. The role involves frequent interaction with a manufacturing site based in Mexico. We provide supportive onboarding tailored to specific systems and tools used in the company.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $34.00 - $44.00 / 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

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Chillicothe,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 21, 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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Seniority level

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Mid-Senior level

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