Engineering Technician
Actalent
Engineering Technician
We are currently hiring an Engineering Technician for a long term, multi year contract in Newport News, VA.
Installs, operates, maintains, repairs and modifies equipment.
Performs a variety of maintenance and technical support on products such as equipment, integrated systems and subsystems, and software at customer and/or field locations.
Analyzes and evaluates products and related performance.
Troubleshoots and diagnoses malfunctions to eliminate problem in minimum time.
Installs, upgrades and removes products ensuring coordinative engineering field change.
Maintains effective customer communications and relations.
Associate's degree or other 2 year technical degree in related discipline.
3 years of relevant experience.
PLC troubleshooting.
Heavy Industrial experience.
Ability to read and produce electrical/controls schematics.
Review and update AUTOCAD drawings.
Troubleshooting industrial machinery.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, verbal and written.
2 openings available.
Pay Rate: $35-$38/hr based on experience. (OT pays 1.5x)
Benefits offered.
1 step interview process.
1st shift, Monday-Friday.
The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $38.00/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)
This is a fully onsite position in Newport News, VA.
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 21, 2025.