Engineering Technician (ENTRY LEVEL)

Job Title: Engineering Technician

Job Description

The Engineering Technician supports accelerated product durability testing in a highly hands-on lab environment. In this role, you assemble and disassemble vehicle components, build and wire test fixtures, and execute a variety of mechanical and electrical tests. You work closely with engineers and other technicians to identify issues, implement solutions quickly, and continuously develop new technical skills. This position offers a long-term career path and encourages curiosity, learning, and personal growth.

Responsibilities

• Set up and execute durability tests, including test preparation, inspections, maintenance, and retrofits of test equipment and components.
• Document and report issues identified during tests or inspections in a clear and organized manner.
• Collaborate with engineers to diagnose and resolve mechanical and electrical issues discovered during testing.
• Support engineers with instrumentation setup and data acquisition, including connection and verification of sensors and DAQ systems.
• Assist and learn from other technicians and engineers to expand technical knowledge and improve testing practices.
• Assemble, wire, and validate test fixtures, ensuring proper mechanical integrity and electrical connections.
• Read and interpret wiring diagrams to build and troubleshoot electrical circuits and test setups.
• Operate fabrication equipment such as drills and band saws to modify or create test components and fixtures.
• Use measurement tools including multimeters, force gauges, torque wrenches, and calipers to verify test conditions and component performance.
• Apply Ohm's law and basic electrical principles when working with low-voltage components and circuits.
• Maintain organized test setups, tools, and documentation to support efficient lab operations.
• Communicate clearly with team members using excellent written and verbal communication skills to share findings, status updates, and recommendations.

Essential Skills

• Hands-on experience working with mechanical and electrical systems in a lab, workshop, or similar environment.
• Ability to use basic measurement tools such as calipers, digital multimeters, data acquisition systems (DAQs), force gauges, and torque wrenches.
• Working knowledge of Ohm's law and basic electrical theory when dealing with low-voltage components.
• Ability to read and understand wiring diagrams for assembly and troubleshooting of electrical circuits.
• Experience working with low-voltage electrical components and related test setups.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical systems and identify root causes of issues during testing.
• Experience with measurement tools including multi-meters, force gauges, and torque wrenches.
• Basic experience with MS Office tools, including Outlook, Excel, and Word, for documentation and communication.
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills to interpret test results and resolve technical issues.
• Strong organization skills to manage multiple tests, tools, and documentation effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to document findings and collaborate with the team.
• Comfort using hand tools and power tools in a safe and controlled manner.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with CAN communication in automotive or similar systems.
• Familiarity with thermal testing or working around environmental test chambers.
• Experience building and wiring custom test fixtures for mechanical and electrical testing.
• Experience in using fabrication equipment such as drills and band saws for test setup and component modification.
• Interest in accelerated product durability testing and validation of vehicle components.
• Demonstrated curiosity and desire to learn new technologies, tools, and testing methods.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional engineering and technician team.
• Comfort working in a dynamic environment where test requirements and setups can change quickly.

Work Environment

The role is based primarily in a lab environment that includes a dedicated desk within the lab space. You work directly next to test chambers, instrumentation, and various mechanical and electrical equipment. The lab is undergoing some construction, so you operate in a dynamic setting where new equipment and configurations may be introduced. You regularly use hand tools, power tools, fabrication equipment such as drills and band saws, and a range of measurement devices. The environment encourages asking questions, experimenting, and continuous learning, offering a long-term career path for technicians who enjoy hands-on work and technical growth.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fremont, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $40.00/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 Fremont,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 18, 2026.

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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.

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.

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