• Design Engineer

    Actalent (Columbus, OH)


    Job Title: Mechanical Engineer

    Job Description

    Join a dynamic manufacturer specializing in surface heaters, temperature controllers, and insulators used across various industries. This role offers a contract-to-hire opportunity for a skilled Mechanical Engineer to contribute to innovative solutions that prevent freezing, ensure content flow, and maintain critical process temperatures.

    Responsibilities

    + Review design specifications submitted by sales and application engineering for feasibility and manufacturability.

    + Utilize provided hand sketches, 2D drawings, or 3D files to recreate customer geometry using SolidWorks.

    + Complete heating element layout designs according to design and manufacturing best practices.

    + Create and review shop drawings, bills of materials (BOM), bills of operations (BOO), and labels for custom heating products.

    + Assist Application Engineering and Sales with application specifications and customer inquiries.

    + Perform heat transfer analyses for various applications, including freeze protection, condensation prevention, and process heating.

    + Collaborate with manufacturing and testing lab personnel to troubleshoot and validate custom heating solutions.

    + Engage directly with customers to assist with application-related queries and tasks.

    + Undertake any other duties as assigned.

    Essential Skills

    + Associates Degree in Mechanical Engineering.

    + At least two or more internship and/or co-op experiences in mechanical engineering within a design-focused manufacturing environment.

    + Proficiency in SolidWorks.

    + Experience in Finite Element Analysis (FEA), with coursework in heat transfer and flow analysis.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering is preferred.

    + Candidates with a background in Mechanical Engineering Technology (M.E.T.) are considered if strong in FEA.

    + Experience with ANSYS simulation testing.

    + Knowledge of Inventor and AutoCAD is beneficial.

    Work Environment

    The role is situated within a medium-sized manufacturing company headquartered in Columbus with a workforce of 260 employees. The position primarily involves working in an office setting, although occasional visits to the manufacturing floor may be required to collaborate on product and equipment matters. The company provides a professional environment that encourages innovation and teamwork.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $28.85 - $33.65/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 Columbus,OH.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on May 29, 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 [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.