Engineering Technician

Job Title

Performs a variety of duties in the electronic, mechanical, electromechanical, and/or optical areas. Constructs, troubleshoots, calibrates, adjusts, tests, diagnoses, and maintains equipment, components, devices, or systems. Works from schematics, engineering drawings, and written or verbal instructions. Operates related equipment; conducts tests and reports data in prescribed format. Performs calibration and alignment checks; makes adjustments, modifications, and replacements as directed; prepares prescribed compounds and solutions. Exclude technicians working in production or quality assurance.

Your duties and responsibilities include the following:

• Perform integration, assembly, and test of new systems vehicles and auxiliary equipment from work instructions and assembly drawings
• Perform testing and troubleshooting with engineering and software development in order to identify and correct system level problems with vehicles and auxiliary equipment
• Must be able to read and understand diagnostic data
• Must be able to read and understand technical schematics
• Must be able to setup and use test equipment including oscilloscopes, signal generators, and other input/output electronic test equipment
• Must be familiar with general computer operation
• Must be able to perform basic soldering
• Performs diversified duties to troubleshoot PWBA's, Assemblies and Modules
• Troubleshoot complex Analog and Digital circuits to the component level
• Make recommendations to improve current procedures and assist Manufacturing Engineering in implementing new procedures
• Work within limits of prescribed procedures to produce a sufficient quantity of working PWBA's, Assemblies or Modules to support the Master Production Schedule
• Discuss technical problems encountered while troubleshooting or testing with Engineering

Skills: Troubleshooting, Soldering, Electronics, Electrical, Solder, Schematic, Electronic assembly, Oscilloscope, Test equipment

Additional Skills & Qualifications: Associates Degree or other 2 year technical degree in related discipline and 3 years of related experience; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 5 years related experience. Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret clearance

Bonus points for J-STD soldering certification, or ability to obtain IPC 610 certification for the Acceptability of Electronic assemblies, or ability to obtain IPC 620 certification for Requirements and Acceptance for Cable and Wire Harness Assemblies, or ability to obtain

Experience Level: Intermediate Level

Job Type & Location: This is a Contract position based out of Pocasset, MA.

Pay and Benefits: The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $37.50/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 Pocasset, MA.

Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Nov 28, 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. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email acta Lentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.