Electronics Engineering Technician

Job Title: Electronics Engineering Technician - Project-Based

Job Description

This project-based Electronics Engineering Technician role supports a short-term electronics assembly effort in the Melbourne, FL area. You will assemble, integrate, and install electronic hardware as part of a small production run with a firm delivery timeline. Working closely with engineering and test personnel, you will perform hands-on electronics assembly, rework, and box build activities to ensure high-quality, on-time delivery of 6-9 complex electronic boards and associated hardware.

Responsibilities

• Assemble 6-9 electronic printed circuit boards using a combination of pick-and-place operations and precise hand placement of components, including BGAs.
• Perform high-quality soldering on through-hole and surface-mount components, including fine-pitch devices, in accordance with workmanship standards.
• Add and route white wires for debugging, rework, and design modifications as required.
• Assemble electronic boxes and subassemblies, ensuring proper fit, connections, and labeling.
• Mount completed electronic boxes into final units, verifying mechanical alignment and electrical connectivity.
• Follow detailed build instructions, diagrams, schematics, assembly drawings, and work instructions throughout the assembly process.
• Apply IPC 610 workmanship standards and best practices during soldering, rework, and inspection activities.
• Use basic lab equipment such as oscilloscopes and related test tools to support debug and verification tasks.
• Collaborate closely with engineering and test personnel during assembly and debug phases to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve issues.
• Support low-volume or prototype build activities, adapting to design changes and evolving requirements.
• Work independently to meet schedule commitments and support completion of the project within the defined timeline.
• Maintain a high level of attention to detail, quality, and documentation throughout all build and integration activities.

Essential Skills

• Hands-on experience with electronics assembly in a lab or production environment.
• Strong soldering skills, including fine-pitch surface-mount and through-hole components.
• Experience working with BGAs, including placement, rework, or inspection.
• Ability to install and route white wires for debugging, rework, and modifications.
• Comfort with box build activities and final system integration.
• Ability to read and follow build instructions, diagrams, and workmanship standards.
• Capability to work independently while meeting aggressive schedule commitments.
• High attention to detail, quality, and consistency in assembly and rework tasks.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience supporting low-volume or prototype electronics builds.
• Familiarity with reading schematics, assembly drawings, and detailed work instructions.
• Background in aerospace, defense, or other high-reliability electronics environments.
• Knowledge of IPC 610 standards and application of IPC-compliant workmanship.
• Experience using oscilloscopes and basic electronic test equipment for debug and verification.
• Exposure to SMT, PCB assembly, and electronics repair or rework processes.
• Ability to support design and debug activities in collaboration with engineering teams.

Work Environment

This role is fully onsite in a lab environment in the Palm Bay / Melbourne, FL area. You will work in an electronics lab and light production setting that supports low-volume, high-reliability builds, using tools such as soldering stations, pick-and-place equipment, microscopes, oscilloscopes, and standard electronic test instruments. The work centers on a short-term project with a firm delivery timeline, so you can expect a focused, schedule-driven environment with close collaboration between technicians, engineers, and test personnel. Dress is typical for a hands-on lab and light manufacturing environment, suitable for working with electronic hardware and lab equipment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Palm Bay, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/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 Palm Bay,FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 30, 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.