Engineering Technician

Engineering Technician

As an engineering technician, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the creation of cutting-edge products that have a positive impact on our customers by flexing your technical expertise, engaging your problem-solving skills, and working as a member of a collaborative team.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with cross-functional product development teams to conduct testing and evaluation of product prototypes according to various company and national standards.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring accuracy and a commitment to meeting project deadlines.
• Maintain keen attention to detail to prepare complete records of tests conducted, procedures used, and testing results, reporting any unusual results that may affect the outcome of the test.
• Utilize knowledge and experience in the safe operation of laboratory equipment and adherence to ISO procedures.
• Participate in laboratory and equipment maintenance and calibration tasks in accordance with laboratory policy.

Essential Skills:

• Testing
• Mechanical aptitude
• Troubleshooting
• Programming
• Proficiency with hand tools

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Knowledge and experience in the use of hand tools, testing equipment, and/or programming.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and report writing skills.
• Strong computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Work Environment:

This position is located in the testing lab for the Plumbing Americas division. You will use water and other substances to test plumbing, fixtures, and toilets. Responsibilities include installing and setting up products to be tested in testing fixtures, initiating tests, and monitoring for proper operation according to test procedures. You will also breakdown and submit test data in an Excel spreadsheet. The team consists of about 12-16 individuals, some working in the faucets lab and some on toilets. It is a relatively clean environment, with shelves of toilets connected to computers and around 100 faucets being turned on and off. The role involves a lot of standing and bending over to hook up and test toilets.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00/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 Kohler, WI.

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 27, 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 actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.