Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer

As a Mechanical Engineer, you will lead and execute design, analysis, testing, and commissioning of complex equipment and systems throughout the entire product life cycle. You will prepare, approve, or lead the creation of design documentation, technical specifications, development and test plans, and engineering quotations. You will also prepare and verify 3D modeling for conceptual design and perform stress analysis. Your role includes applying and leading design for manufacturability/assembly (DFMA) techniques and providing technical support to CAD, Procurement, Manufacturing, Test, Quality, and Commissioning and Service personnel.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and analysis of complex equipment and systems throughout the product life cycle.
• Prepare and approve design documentation, technical specifications, and engineering quotations.
• Perform stress analysis and 3D modeling for conceptual designs.
• Apply and lead design for manufacturability/assembly (DFMA) techniques.
• Provide technical support to various departments including CAD, Procurement, Manufacturing, and Quality.
• Participate in and lead design reviews, preparing and presenting technical data.
• Prepare and verify project-level deliverables, including evaluations, reports, and assessments.
• Ensure compliance with industry codes, standards, and quality systems.
• Provide technical leadership and direction for projects as required.
• Identify and analyze project risks, propose solutions, and communicate with leadership teams.
• Build customer relationships and ensure market alignment.
• Take an active role in proposal development and review, including scope review and estimate preparation.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in design and mechanical engineering, including SolidWorks and Inventor.
• Experience with automation, conceptual design, and component selection.
• Experience in tooling design, engineering calculations, and stress analysis.
• Knowledge of ASME standards.
• Strong project management skills, including experience with project schedules and budgets.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to work in a team.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in interdisciplinary activities such as systems design, requirements development, and manufacturing.
• Creative problem-solving skills and outstanding analytical abilities.
• Exposure to interdisciplinary departments like systems, I&C, software design, and manufacturing.

Work Environment

You will be working on-site every day in Peterborough from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with a flexible start time. The role offers an opportunity to work in the promising nuclear industry, involving projects such as small modular reactors (SMRs), CANDU reactors, and clean energy initiatives. The work environment is collaborative, with the chance to work on new project builds, small modifications, and upgrades, ensuring the stability of nuclear reactors until 2060.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Peterborough, ON.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $60.00/hr.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Peterborough, ON.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is 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

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we've helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands.