Engineering Technician

Mechanical Engineering Technician

Launch Your Career Building Technology That Shapes the Future

Entry-Level Candidates Encouraged to Apply

Are you the person friends and family call when something breaks?

Maybe you"ve built gaming PCs, repaired cars, restored motorcycles, upgraded electronics, worked on drones, tinkered with engines, or simply enjoy taking things apart to understand how they work.

If that sounds like you, this could be the opportunity you"ve been looking for.

Join one of the world"s leading semiconductor manufacturers and take your hands-on mechanical skills to the next level. As a Mechanical Engineering Technician, you"ll work with cutting-edge equipment used to create the technologies powering artificial intelligence, cloud computing, smartphones, autonomous vehicles, advanced medical devices, and next-generation electronics.

No semiconductor experience? No problem.

We"re looking for people with curiosity, mechanical aptitude, and a passion for solving problems. We"ll provide the training, mentorship, and career development to help you succeed.

What You"ll Do

As a Mechanical Engineering Technician, you"ll work alongside engineers and technical teams to build, test, troubleshoot, maintain, and improve sophisticated mechanical and electro-mechanical systems used in advanced manufacturing environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble, install, test, and qualify complex mechanical and electro-mechanical equipment
• Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and system-level issues
• Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, schematics, and technical documentation
• Support prototype builds, process development, and new product introductions
• Perform equipment inspections, preventive maintenance, and repairs
• Document test results, troubleshooting activities, and system performance data
• Recommend improvements that enhance quality, reliability, efficiency, and productivity
• Follow safety, quality, and operational procedures within a cleanroom manufacturing environment
• Collaborate with engineers, technicians, and manufacturing teams to solve complex technical challenges

Who You Are

You enjoy working with your hands, diagnosing problems, learning new technology, and finding solutions others might miss.

Ideal Background

• Strong mechanical aptitude and natural troubleshooting ability
• Experience working with tools, machinery, electronics, vehicles, or mechanical systems
• Hands-on experience building, repairing, modifying, or maintaining equipment
• Comfortable reading technical drawings and schematics, or eager to learn
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to high-quality work
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment

We"d Especially Love to Meet People With Experience In:

• Automotive repair and maintenance
• Aviation or aerospace maintenance
• Military technical roles
• Robotics, automation, or mechatronics
• Electronics repair
• Industrial maintenance
• Manufacturing or production operations
• PC building and computer hardware
• Maker projects, hobby machining, fabrication, or technical trades

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate"s or Bachelor"s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Mechanical Technology, Mechatronics, Manufacturing Technology, or a related field
• Technical military experience, trade school training, apprenticeships, internships, or manufacturing experience
• Experience assembling, testing, troubleshooting, repairing, or maintaining mechanical or electro-mechanical systems
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Continuous Improvement, Root Cause Analysis, or similar methodologies
• Experience in semiconductor, electronics, aerospace, automotive, defense, or other high-tech manufacturing industries is a plus

Why Join Us?

Build More Than Equipment. Build a Career.

Comprehensive paid training and mentorship

Clear career progression and advancement opportunities

Work on technologies driving AI, advanced computing, and next-generation innovation

Learn from world-class engineers, technicians, and industry experts

Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits

Collaborative, supportive, and team-oriented culture

Opportunities to grow into engineering, technical leadership, manufacturing, process development, and specialized technical roles

Gain highly transferable skills in one of the world"s most advanced industries

Don"t Meet Every Requirement?

Apply anyway.

Many of our most successful technicians started with hands-on experience gained through automotive work, military service, trade schools, electronics repair, PC building, manufacturing, or personal projects.

We"re not just looking for experience. We"re looking for people who are curious, mechanically minded, eager to learn, and excited to solve challenging technical problems.

If you love figuring out how things work and want to build technology that impacts millions of people around the world, we"d love to hear from you.

Why this version is stronger

• Opens with a relatable hook that speaks directly to technicians, mechanics, hobbyists, and tinkerers.
• Emphasizes career growth and learning rather than focusing on requirements.
• Highlights the real-world impact of the work (AI, autonomous vehicles, advanced computing).
• Broadens the talent pool by specifically attracting candidates from automotive, military, aviation, electronics, maintenance, and hobbyist backgrounds.
• Uses more active, modern language that appeals to entry-level and early-career candidates while still attracting experienced technicians.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Wilton, CT.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $26.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Wilton, CT.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 19, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Wilton,CT.

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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.