• Design Engineer - Associate Engineer

    Actalent (East Peoria, IL)


    Job Title: Design Engineer - Associate Engineer

    Job Description

    This Mechanical Design Engineer role supports the Power Electronics and Motors team within the Electrification division, focusing on advanced technologies for electric motors. It is an exciting opportunity for candidates with strong mechanical design experience and a passion for innovation, in a fast-paced, design-intensive environment.

    Responsibilities

    + Design electric motor components including wire winding, lamination, and steel sheet dimensioning using CREO.

    + Support new design concepts and collaborate with a team of experts with over 15 years of motor design experience.

    + Conduct preliminary pro-mechanica/CREO analysis before passing tasks to the advanced analysis team.

    + Collaborate on Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) as needed.

    + Work with rotating components and apply Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) standards.

    + Research, design, develop, manufacture, and test various mechanical devices such as tools, engines, and machines.

    + Implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, and provide technical information.

    + Work will be primarily in-office, especially during the onboarding phase, with potential field visits for part procurement later.

    Essential Skills

    + Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical.

    + 0-2 years experience in rotating hardware design, including components such as transmission, engine, motor, gearbox, crankshaft, compressor, turbine, powertrain, drivetrain, bearings, cast shafts, and gears.

    + Proficiency in CREO CAD modeling, including concepting, modeling, and detailing.

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    + Experience with CFD and FEA.

    + Ability to produce prints with GD&T.

    + Experience in tooling design and hydraulic circuit design.

    + Design for Manufacturability (DFM) experience.

    + Candidates with Electrical Engineering degrees and strong motor design/CREO experience will be considered.

    + Experience with cast shafts, bearings, and motor shafts is beneficial.

    + Familiarity with gear systems is advantageous but not required.

    + Strong communication skills.

    Work Environment

    The work environment is primarily in-office, especially during the onboarding phase, with potential for field visits during part procurement. The facility is equipped with the latest design technologies and offers a dynamic atmosphere for innovation and professional growth.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract position based out of East Peoria, Illinois.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $33.00/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 East Peoria,IL.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Oct 31, 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.