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Plant Engineer

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Actalent

Decatur, AL (In Person)

$80,000 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 2 days ago (Updated 7 hours ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/29/2026

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Job Description

Description Education:
  • Degree in Mechanical Engineering Experience (required and preferred):
  • At least 3-10yrs experience working in an engineering role in a plant
  • Project management experience in an industrial environment
  • Maintenance troubleshooting experience in an industrial environment
  • Solid grasp of engineering fundamentals relating to mechanical design & systems
  • Demonstrated experience with trouble shooting industrial equipment, pneumatic systems, hydraulic systems, HVAC systems
  • Experience working on load cells systems, PLC's, NG fired burner systems 9Allen Bradley RSlogics siemens ) ,
  • Preventative & predictive maintenance principles and systems
  • Tire Cord and/or Carpet Manufacturing processes (Not required)
  • Experience with industrial Safety systems (OSHA 1910) Skills (required and preferred):
  • Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PP, Project, etc)
  • Good written and oral communication skills
  • Predictive maintenance tools such as IR scanners and vibration analyzers
  • AutoCad drafting systems & Solidworks
  • Able to read and understand Electrical, Mechanical, Pneumatic, Hydraulic & Structural engineering drawings
Additional Skills & Qualifications Physical Demands/Work Environment:
Vision, hearing, and speech are required. Manual dexterity is necessary. Must have the ability to work the hours and days required to complete the essential functions of the position, as scheduled. Essential Functions
  • Support and drive plantwide predictive maintenance programs
  • Support and manage capital improvement projects
  • Assist in managing maintenance activities in the plant
  • Work with Plant Safety Steering Committee and production department to insure a safe workplace
  • Assist in troubleshooting equipment and conducting root cause analysis
  • Assist in maintaining spare parts and supply room inventory
  • Ensure required training is scheduled and performed
  • Help maintain plant ISO QMS and EMS certifications and conduct internal audits
  • Manage outside contractors performance to the successful completion of engineering and maintenance projects Additional Responsibilities
  • Attend team meetings as required
  • Maintain and manage engineering and maintenance records
  • Weekly payroll and other administrative duties as assigned
  • Performs other duties as required Experience Level Intermediate Level Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Decatur, AL.
Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $70000.00 - $90000.00/yr. will enter in after offer Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Decatur,AL. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jun 11, 2026. 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 process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com 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.