Mechanical Engineer

Position Overview

We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support the design, development, integration, and validation of mechanical systems for heavy-duty vehicle applications. This role will serve as a key technical contributor in the development of fluid power systems, focusing on hydraulics and pneumatics that drive vehicle functionality, performance, and reliability. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience designing hydraulic and pneumatic architectures, selecting components, and collaborating across engineering, manufacturing, and supplier teams throughout the product development lifecycle.

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Key Responsibilities

- Design, develop, and integrate hydraulic and pneumatic systems for heavy-duty vehicle platforms.
- Create and optimize hydraulic and pneumatic routing, hose and tube layouts, and system packaging within vehicle constraints.
- Perform engineering calculations, analysis, and trade studies to support component sizing, system performance, pressure requirements, flow rates, and overall system efficiency.
- Select valves, pumps, cylinders, actuators, fittings, reservoirs, compressors, regulators, and other fluid-power components based on functional and performance requirements.
- Develop and maintain engineering documentation, including detailed drawings, specifications, schematics, installation layouts, design standards, and bills of material (BOMs).
- Support design reviews and evaluate systems for functionality, safety, serviceability, manufacturability, durability, and regulatory compliance.
- Coordinate with manufacturing teams to resolve production and assembly issues related to mechanical and fluid-power systems.
- Troubleshoot hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical system failures during development, testing, and production activities.
- Work closely with suppliers to review component specifications, evaluate technical solutions, and support design implementation.
- Participate in prototype builds, testing activities, and validation efforts to ensure systems meet performance and reliability targets.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering disciplines, project teams, manufacturing personnel, and technical stakeholders to deliver integrated vehicle solutions.

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
- 3+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, product development, or vehicle systems design.
- Strong understanding of fluid-power principles, including hydraulic and pneumatic system design.
- Experience developing hydraulic and pneumatic routing layouts for mobile equipment, heavy-duty vehicles, or industrial machinery.
- Proven experience performing component sizing calculations and selecting fluid-power components.
- Ability to interpret and create engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
- Experience supporting products through design, testing, and manufacturing phases.
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills in mechanical and fluid-power applications.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience with CAD software for mechanical design and system layout development.
- Experience working with heavy-duty vehicles, off-highway equipment, construction equipment, agricultural machinery, or other mobile hydraulic systems.
- Familiarity with design-for-manufacturing (DFM) and design-for-assembly (DFA) principles.
- Knowledge of vehicle integration, packaging considerations, and production support activities.
- Experience collaborating with suppliers and managing component-level technical requirements.

Top Skills

- Fluid Power Systems
- Hydraulic Routing & Layout Design
- Pneumatic Routing & Layout Design
- Component Sizing & Engineering Calculations
- Hydraulic & Pneumatic Component Selection
- Mechanical System Integration
- CAD Design and Documentation
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 10, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Oshkosh,WI. About Actalent

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