Mechanical Design Engineer

Description Researches, develops, designs, sustains and tests mechanical/electromechancial products and systems, related to commercial HVAC equipment. Also directs and coordinates activities involved in fabrication, operation, application, installation, and repair of mechanical/electromechanical products and systems by performing the following duties:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Design/Development and Product Management:

Research and analyze data such as customer design proposal, specifications, and manuals to determine feasibility of design or application. Mechanical design of heat transfer systems including: chilled water systems, air/water cooled refrigerant systems, and fluid pumping systems, all in accordance with engineering design standards and customer specifications.

Provide engineering material including:

bills of materials, piping drawings, sheet metal drawings, assembly drawings, installation drawings, and refrigeration drawings. Perform simple structural, load, and heat transfer analysis and calculations. Review products to confirm they are manufactured in accordance to NEC, UL, listing reports, and other applicable standards.

Technical Support:

Support marketing material development for sales literature and custom applications. Evaluate field installations and recommend design modifications to mitigate system malfunctions. Provide operation, maintenance, and repair materials for product support. Provide documentation and support to ensure operational testing conforms to functional specifications, customer requirements, and regulatory requirements. Assist test facilities with design of control apparatus, equipment, and methods. Other duties as assigned.

Skills/Qualifications:

Ability to collaborate, critically think, and communicate clearly/concisely both verbally and electronically. Design for manufacturing; understanding of common materials and design methods. Understanding psychrometrics as is pertains to HVAC systems. Component selection such as valves, fans, pumps, motors, etc. Understanding thermodynamics within HVAC systems. 3D Design - SolidWorks preferred. Knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

Education/Experience:

Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field. 3-5 years of experience performing mechanical engineering support on-site of a component/product manufacturer. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Plano, TX. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $36.05 - $43.27/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 fully onsite position in Plano,TX.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on May 19, 2026. 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. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.