R&d Engineer

Job Title: R&D Engineer / Entry Level - 6 to 9 month projects! 40 hours a week.

Job Description

We are seeking a motivated, detail-oriented early-career candidate with a Masters or Bachelors degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Biomedical, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field to support engineering builds, product development, and design verification activities. This opportunity is suitable for recent graduates as well as candidates with relevant experience in the medical device industry. This role provides hands-on experience with mechanical and electrical components, material procurement, engineering assembly, and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering builds, prototype assembly, and product development activities.

• Create purchase requisitions and coordinate the procurement of mechanical, electrical, and other components.

• Track orders, monitor material availability, and coordinate with suppliers and internal teams to ensure parts are available for scheduled builds.

• Assist with the assembly, integration, and testing of mechanical and electrical components and subassemblies.

• Support engineering teams with troubleshooting, documentation, and build-related activities.

• Assist with reviewing Bills of Materials, engineering drawings, and assembly instructions.

• Maintain accurate records of components, build status, and material usage.

• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to support project milestones.

• Assist with organizing engineering lab equipment, tools, and materials.

Essential Skills

• Foundational understanding of mechanical and electrical components, engineering principles, and manufacturing processes.

• Familiarity with engineering drawings, schematics, Bills of Materials, and assembly instructions.

• Hands-on experience with mechanical assembly, electrical wiring, prototype development, or testing through academic projects or internships.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.

• Suitable for recent graduates or candidates with prior experience in the medical device industry.

• Familiarity with CAD tools, engineering documentation systems, inventory tracking, or material procurement is desirable.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a hands-on engineering environment.

Work Environment

This position requires working onsite five days per week in a collaborative engineering environment. The role involves direct interaction with mechanical and electrical components, necessitating hands-on work with engineering lab equipment, tools, and materials.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Elk Grove Village, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $32.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Elk Grove Village, IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 29, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Elk Grove Village,IL.

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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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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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.