Engineering Technician

Engineering Technician

Join our innovative team to join our engineering team, where you'll build prototypes, test new equipment ideas, and seek improvements. You will set up equipment, conduct demonstrations for customers, and occasionally participate in on-site demos and startups.

Responsibilities

• Build prototypes and test new equipment ideas for improvement.
• Set up equipment and conduct demonstrations for customers.
• Participate in on-site demonstrations and startups as needed.
• Troubleshoot and provide field service with a focus on mechanical and electrical aspects.
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings and P&ID electrical diagrams.
• Set up test equipment according to job-specific instructions without assistance.
• Perform electrical wiring of AC and DC devices and connect them to PLCs.
• Execute mechanical duties including installation and plumbing of various devices.
• Learn and handle automated equipment, utilize PLCs, and program HMI inputs.
• Understand fluid properties such as pressure, flow, and viscosity.

Essential Skills

• Strong mechanical and electrical background and experience.
• Field service and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to set up test equipment and connect electrical devices as a system.
• Experience in reading and interpreting mechanical drawings and P&ID diagrams.
• 3 or more years of experience in the electromechanical field.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Degree or trade school equivalent in a related field.
• Familiarity with electrical and mechanical devices used in industrial plant assembly.
• Knowledge of fluid properties such as pressure, flow, and viscosity.
• Capability to input parameters into control devices for equipment demos and tests.

Job Type & Location: This is a Contract position based out of BESSEMER, AL.

Pay and Benefits: The pay range for this position is $31.25 - $31.25/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 BESSEMER,AL.

Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on May 8, 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.