Mechanical Engineer

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

• Responsible for engineering and project administration activities related to specific circuit breaker product families.

• 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.

Hard Skills

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

Soft Skills

Methodical problem solving

Cross-functional team participation

Design brainstorming

Database management

Design reviews

Peer reviews

Work Environment

This role will be onsite in Cedar Rapids and supporting product development

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.

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

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 process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.