R&d Engineering Technician

Engineering Technician

Join our innovative team as an Engineering Technician, where you will be at the forefront of creating the next generation of connectivity solutions. You will work in a dynamic environment alongside a diverse group of talented individuals, contributing to groundbreaking projects that challenge and inspire. This role involves conducting lab tests and documenting findings to support our engineering initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Conduct lab tests and experiments, accounting for 75% of your role.
• Document and report test results and findings, contributing 25% of your responsibilities.
• Collaborate with engineers and other team members to ensure accurate and reliable test outcomes.
• Utilize advanced mechanical and electronic test equipment effectively.

Essential Skills

• Associate's degree, preferably in electronics.
• 1-3 years of experience in a related role.
• Advanced skills in using mechanical and electronics test equipment in a lab setting.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in fiberoptic cable installation or quality backgrounds is beneficial.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new challenges.

Work Environment

This position is onsite and operates during the 2nd shift from 1:30pm to 9:30pm. You will work alongside 7 testing engineering technicians, fostering a collaborative and supportive environment. The company is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace, providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, gender, disability, or protected veteran status.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Richmond, IN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.12 - $28.85/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 Richmond, IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 7, 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.