Job Title: Mechanical Engineer - HVACJob Description
This role focuses on designing and developing air conditioning systems for demanding operational environments, from initial concept through testing and validation. The engineer selects and integrates mechanical, electrical, and control components to deliver efficient, reliable cooling while meeting strict power, noise, and environmental requirements. The position involves hands-on CAD design, collaboration across disciplines, prototype support, and performance testing to ensure systems operate under extreme conditions. It is well suited for an engineer who enjoys balancing thermal performance, durability, manufacturability, and efficiency in mission-critical applications while supporting continuous improvement in design and production.
Responsibilities
Design and develop air conditioning systems for demanding operational environments.
Select and integrate mechanical, electrical, and control components for efficient cooling.
Conduct hands-on CAD design and collaborate across disciplines.
Support prototype development and performance testing.
Ensure systems operate effectively under extreme conditions.
Balance thermal performance, durability, manufacturability, and efficiency.
Support continuous improvement in design and production.
Essential Skills
Air Conditioning System Design
Air Flow Design
Static Pressure Calculations
3D CAD Software (Solidworks or Creo)
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
Additional Skills & Qualifications
DOD Regulations
Electrical Control Design
Computational Fluid Dynamics
Environmental Testing
MIL-STD-810 or MIL-STD-461
Coefficient of Performance optimization
Work Environment
This role is a mix of design-based tasks in an office environment and practical work on a manufacturing floor. It involves periods of standing, lifting up to 15 pounds, and bending. The work environment may occasionally expose the employee to heat, cold, wet conditions, and fumes/chemicals. Travel to customer or supplier sites may be required. Duties also involve regular sitting, standing, bending, reaching, and moving about the facility.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cadillac, MI.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $43.00 - $56.00/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 Cadillac,MI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 10, 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.
