Job Title: Mechanical Engineer Job Description The Mechanical Analyst will collaborate with the lead Mechanical Engineer and Packaging Engineer to perform shock, vibration, thermal, and other analyses necessary for ensuring a robust electronic product. Responsibilities • Perform lumped circuit analysis after receiving power dissipation data of components. • Validate Finite Element Analysis (FEA) based models against FLIR/thermal image captures. • Utilize FEA tools to validate packaging designs for model performance. • Conduct shock/vibration analysis after being provided with component weights and worst-case shock/vibration stimuli. • Serve as a technical point of contact for mechanical engineering topics related to project development. Essential Skills • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering. • Minimum of 5 years experience in Ansys for Finite Element Analysis (FEA). Work Environment The position is based in Gastonia with a hybrid work schedule, allowing work from home 1-2 times a week. The work environment involves research and development for commercial and defense customers on a significant commercial project. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $52.88 - $55.29/hr. 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) Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Shelby,NC. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jun 20, 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 actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
See More Details >>Job Description Temporary Contract (3 months) Maintenance Engineer, Advanced Industrialization Shelby, North Carolina We are seeking a hands-on Maintenance Engineer to join our clients dynamic team and support the design, implementation, and optimization of advanced manufacturing processes. This role is critical in ensuring our operations meet the highest standards of quality, efficiency, and safety. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise, a passion for problem-solving, and the ability to collaborate across global teams. If you're looking to make an impact in a fast-paced, innovative environment, we'd love to hear from you. • Collaborate with internal and global teams to define and implement manufacturing process and equipment requirements. • Design, scope, and optimize efficient, cost-effective, and high-quality manufacturing processes, including safety-related systems. • Lead design and build of workstations and tooling; apply innovation and global best practices. • Manage high-investment projects, ensuring cost, timing, and specification compliance; drive risk mitigation and process validation. • Specify standards for equipment, consumables, preventive maintenance, and spare parts; seek global standardization opportunities. • Support design and validation of automated systems including PLCs, HMIs, pneumatics, servos, VFDs, and robotic integration. • Train operators, maintenance techs, and engineers on new or modified equipment and processes. • Troubleshoot and support electrical, pneumatic, mechanical, and hydraulic systems in fast-paced manufacturing environments. • Maintain and apply knowledge in welding (ultrasonic, resistance, laser), machining, tooling, and automation technologies. • Use CAD (AutoCAD, SolidWorks) for design; create and maintain accurate documentation such as BOMs and user manuals. • Conduct root cause analysis and apply DMAIC for continuous improvement and equipment reliability. • Monitor KPIs and support Lean, 6S, APQP, PFMEA, and IATF16949 initiatives. • Provide technical leadership, cross-functional communication, and support during equipment start-up and 24/7 operations. Requirements • Minimum Bachelor of Science or Technology in a mechanical, electrical, controls, or manufacturing related field from an accredited university (Extensive experience in a related field can offset the formal education requirement) • ASQ-CSSGB or ASQ-CSSBB and/or PMI-PMP certifications, or equivalent helpful
See More Details >>Performs skilled professional and technical work involved with coordinating, monitoring, and analyzing construction, inspections, and maintenance of public and private infrastructure, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Engineering Manager. • Assists with the development and implementation of local ordinances, policies and standards regarding applicable engineering principles and practices for public and private development related to infrastructure. • Performs construction field inspections for compliance with standard details, specifications, and approved project plans for City and private development construction projects. • Creates reports and keeps records regarding field inspections. • Coordinates/participates in City and private development construction projects with plan review and construction meetings with developers, consulting engineers, contractors, other city departments, and other governmental agencies. • Responds to public complaints and inquiries pertaining to engineering and infrastructure while maintaining quality customer service including in-person meetings, site visits, and written correspondence. • Coordinates and/or performs prioritization, preliminary design, cost estimating, bid preparations, and project coordination of construction projects. • Assists with the preparation and planning of the City’s Powell Bill Budget. • Assists with the preparation of and quality control for the annual street resurfacing program. Assists with the coordination of the resurfacing program with Capital Improvement Projects to be completed by other City departments. • Provides technical assistance to directors, superintendents, and other staff during various phases of project design and construction; assists with recommendations for contract approvals and changes; assists with permitting, easement acquisition, and monitoring project progress of design firms and contractors. • Conducts engineering studies related to signals, sign issues, pavement markings, and speed zones. This work shall include but not be limited to coordinating Traffic Impact Analysis, current speed/ traffic volume studies, and surveying of City assets and inventories. Assists with obtaining acquisition of easements and right-of-way agreements. • Assists with maintaining the City's GIS mapping of public infrastructure. • Utilizes AutoCAD or other design software to assist in the preparation of construction drawings and City Standard Details. Associates Technical degree with coursework in civil engineering, or related field and moderate experience in civil engineering and utility construction project management, or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred. Valid driver's license in the State of North Carolina. Thorough knowledge of construction practices, techniques, materials, and equipment relating to public utilities improvement projects; thorough knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the work; thorough knowledge of engineering plans, specifications, and drawings; general knowledge of civil engineering practices; skill in the use of personal computers, associated software packages, hardware, and peripheral equipment; ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and blueprints and to compare them with various aspects of construction in progress; ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form; ability to detect errors in construction projects; ability to comprehend codes and ordinances; ability to adapt to changing work priorities, ability to effect satisfactory compliance with specifications and standards; ability to deal tactfully and courteously with the public; ability to organize and maintain accurate records and reports; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, other departments, and the general public.To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This work requires the regular exertion of up to 10 pounds of force and frequent exertion of up to 25 pounds of force; work regularly requires speaking or hearing and using hands to finger, handle or feel, frequently requires standing and lifting and occasionally requires walking, sitting, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, reaching with hands and arms, tasting or smelling, pushing or pulling and repetitive motions; work requires close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust focus, depth perception, color perception, night vision and peripheral vision; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, using of measuring devices, assembly or fabrication of parts within arm’s length, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work regularly requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions, possibly requires exposure to blood borne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment and occasionally requires wet, humid conditions (non-weather), working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles and exposure to vibration; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).
See More Details >>Embarking on a career in the mechanical trade in Shelby, NC, often begins with an apprenticeship program that combines practical experience with theoretical knowledge, typically lasting three to four years. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 165,153 people in the workforce in Shelby, with a mechanical trade employment level of 893. The average weekly wage for mechanical trade professionals in Shelby is $932.67, with experienced workers often earning over $10,000 annually. Apprenticeships provide a pathway to a lucrative career, with opportunities available through trade schools and unions, leading to a stable and rewarding profession in the mechanical trade sector.
