Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer Role:

Company Overview

Our client is a leading manufacturer of specialty vehicles and equipment, delivering innovative solutions across construction, defense, commercial, and industrial markets. With a strong focus on engineering excellence and product innovation, they develop advanced vehicle platforms used around the world.

Position Summary

We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support the design, development, and integration of mechanical systems for heavy-duty vehicle applications. This role will focus primarily on fluid power systems , including hydraulics and pneumatics, and will play a key role in ensuring system performance, reliability, and manufacturability throughout the product development lifecycle. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys hands-on design work, cross-functional collaboration, and solving complex technical challenges in a fast-paced product development environment.

Key Responsibilities

- Design and integrate hydraulic and pneumatic systems for heavy-duty vehicle applications.
- Develop and review hydraulic and pneumatic routing, layouts, and schematics.
- Perform engineering calculations to support system design, component sizing, and performance requirements.
- Select hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical components based on application needs and design specifications.
- Create and review engineering drawings, layouts, specifications, and bills of material (BOMs).
- Evaluate designs for functionality, reliability, safety, manufacturability, and cost effectiveness.
- Troubleshoot fluid power and mechanical system issues during development and production.
- Provide technical support to manufacturing, production, and field support teams.
- Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams, suppliers, and other technical stakeholders to deliver effective solutions.

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
- 3+ years of mechanical engineering experience in product design or vehicle systems.
- Strong understanding of fluid power principles, including hydraulics and pneumatics.
- Experience with hydraulic and/or pneumatic routing and system integration.
- Experience sizing and selecting components for fluid power systems.
- Proficiency with CAD software and engineering documentation.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience designing systems for heavy-duty vehicles, mobile equipment, or off-highway machinery.
- Knowledge of hydraulic schematics and fluid power controls.
- Familiarity with manufacturing and assembly processes.
- Experience supporting products through development, testing, and production.

Key Skills

- Fluid Power Systems
- Hydraulic Routing & Design
- Pneumatic Routing & Design
- Component Selection
- Component Sizing & Calculations
- CAD Design
- Mechanical System Integration

Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Oshkosh, WI.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $50.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. 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)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Oshkosh, WI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 6, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Oshkosh,WI. 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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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 [email protected] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the
city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants
with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a
condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law
shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process,
including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications
and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you
acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.