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Actalent

Mechanical Designer

Actalent, Shakopee, Minnesota, United States, 55379


Description:

Position Purpose: The Mechanical Designer II for the Continental Hydraulics Engineering group is responsible for the design, layout and documentation of CHI hydraulic power units and integrated manifolds, as well as the design and maintenance of manufacturing-assembly procedures for pumps, motors and valves.

Organization Relationships: This position reports to Engineering Manager and will interact on a regular basis with other engineering staff and management. This position works cooperatively with other Continental organization staff.

Principal Accountabilities/Essential Functions:

• Create 3D CAD models, schematics and prints of essential hydraulic components, manifold bodies and/or system designs

• Support the sales group and distribution channel with technical support and design recommendations for hydraulic assemblies, including manifolds and power units.

• Exercises constant creative thinking in design work and utilizes knowledge of basic engineering principles, equipment, or design practices and current manufacturing methods and procedures.

• Design, document and coordinate system operations to ensure the manufacturing operations are aligned in their work procedures.

• Identify components for standardization in design to achieve both quality and cost objectives. Aids in selection, recommendation, and usage of materials and components.

• Creatively work with Sales and Management on new product developments for future growth. Understand that at the heart of business, customer service is everyone’s responsibility.

• Assures that all design work meets pertinent industry standards, particularly safety and quality. Follow necessary steps and processes to promote drawings and part numbers to production.

• Assist in manufacturing and be a liaison for questions as assembly challenges arise due to related design choices

Skills:

Design, Mechanical, Solidworks, Mechanical design, Cad, Drafting, hydraulics, hvac, fluid power

Top Skills Details:

Design,Mechanical,Solidworks,Mechanical design,Cad,Drafting,hydraulics

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience:

• 5+ years of occupational hydraulic design and engineering design experience

• Two-year degree or equivalent in hydraulics, fluid power specialist or similar.

• Two to three years of Solidworks CAD training or experience in both 2D and 3D (part and assemblies).

• Ability to read and understand hydraulic schematics.

• Enjoys being technical, but also hands-on as engineering is a fluid role.

Experience Level:

Intermediate Level

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.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

Hiring diverse talent

Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

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 actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.