• Mechanical Engineer

    Actalent (Phoenix, AZ)


    Job Title: Mechanical EngineerJob Description

     

    The Reliability Engineer will be responsible for collecting and analyzing equipment performance data to identify patterns and predict potential failures. The role involves developing and implementing strategies to enhance system reliability and reduce maintenance costs, conducting root cause analyses to address recurring issues, and designing maintenance schedules based on predictive and preventative insights. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential to integrate new technologies and improve operational processes, while continuously monitoring systems to ensure optimal performance and compliance with safety standards. The engineer will also prepare detailed reports and documentation to communicate findings and recommendations to management.

    Responsibilities

    + Collect and analyze equipment performance data to identify patterns and predict potential failures.

    + Develop and implement strategies to enhance system reliability and reduce maintenance costs.

    + Conduct root cause analyses to address recurring issues.

    + Design maintenance schedules based on predictive and preventative insights.

    + Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate new technologies and improve operational processes.

    + Monitor systems continuously to ensure optimal performance and compliance with safety standards.

    + Prepare detailed reports and documentation to communicate findings and recommendations to management.

    Essential Skills

    + Reliability engineering

    + Time studies

    + Validation

    + Process improvement

    + Minimizing downtime

    + FMEA Analysis understanding

    + Mechanical engineering

    + Mechanical maintenance

    + Project planning

    + Project management

    + Root cause analysis

    + Lean manufacturing

    + Continuous improvement

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + 6+ years of hands-on mechanical engineering experience

    + PMP (Project Management Professional) certification

    + Experience managing projects valued at $15,000 to $20,000

    + Vendor relationship management

    + Preferred experience in mining industry, steel mill, or food industry

    Work Environment

    The work environment consists of a manufacturing floor for 60% of the time and a desk for the remaining 40%. The facility includes a shop floor with automated equipment, operating from Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, or with a 4x10s schedule. Employees are required to wear industrial attire, including boots and pants, and personal protective equipment such as hard hats and glasses. The work can be physically demanding, especially in summer heat.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Permanent position based out of Phoenix, AZ.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $100000.00/yr.

     

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable 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 Phoenix,AZ.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Nov 30, 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.