Mechanical Engineer

4 weeks ago


Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States Actalent Full time
Job Title: Mechanical Engineer

Actalent is seeking a skilled Mechanical Engineer to join our team in Cedar Rapids. As a Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for engineering and project administration activities related to specific circuit breaker product families.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform engineering analyses, including thermal, electromagnetic, dynamic, and structural, using experience applying basic engineering principles.
  • Ensure compliance with specific ratings, product specifications, and standards requirements.
  • Participate in cross-functional teams with Manufacturing, Quality, Marketing, and Procurement functions.
  • Perform methodical problem solving to assist in product line production.
  • Support design activities, such as brainstorming, database management and development, design/peer reviews, and general analysis, including tolerance analysis, using experience with basic machine design.
  • Ensure products meet requirements for Design for Manufacturing (DFM).
  • Assist in root cause analysis by way of the 5 Why and Ishikawa processes.

Requirements:

  • Mechanical engineering
  • Problem solving principles
  • GD&T
  • FEA
  • FMEA
  • Thermal analysis
  • Electromagnetic analysis
  • Dynamic analysis
  • Structural analysis
  • Basic machine design
  • Design for Manufacturing (DFM)
  • 5 Why process
  • Ishikawa process

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.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are 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 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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