Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

Join our dynamic R&D team as a Mechanical Engineer, where you will play a crucial role in the design, development, and certification of innovative water-based fire suppression products. This hands-on position involves working on new product introductions at our state-of-the-art facility, contributing to life safety and property loss mitigation solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop water-based fire protection product or system concepts and detailed designs.
• Generate and test prototypes to international standards.
• Conduct detailed studies to support design decisions and maintain records of the design process.
• Analyze product and equipment specifications to determine initial design direction.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of manufacturing operations to assess design manufacturability.
• Conduct feasibility, cost, optimization, stress, fluid, and thermal analyses.
• Provide technical information on manufacturing processes, materials, and engineering planning.
• Stay informed about the latest technology developments to identify opportunities for improvements and cost reductions.
• Collaborate with research personnel and other technical functions to resolve problems and develop designs.
• Ensure compliance with industry and specific agency approval requirements in designs.
• Prepare design layouts, detailed drawings, and specifications.
• Coordinate prototype efforts and analyze operational, test, and research data.
• Plan, develop, and coordinate experimental test programs.
• Organize and lead meetings as needed.
• Prepare and present reports and presentations.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 5-8 years of experience in mechanical engineering.
• Experience with industry standards and codes, such as NFPA, UL, and FM.
• Strong knowledge of fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, and material science.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks) and engineering analysis tools.

Work onsite at our cutting-edge facility, where design, testing, and prototyping are conducted. Experience the satisfaction of seeing your designs tested and built in a supportive and innovative environment. This is a temp-to-hire role with a duration of 6-9 months, offering paid holidays and PTO as per the company schedule.

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $65.00/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 Lincoln,RI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 27, 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.

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