Lab Technician

Job Description

Job Title: Engineering Lab Technician

We are seeking an Engineering Cell Technician to support the assembly, testing, and quality control of solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) systems. This hands-on, production-focused role is instrumental in supporting early-stage manufacturing and scale-up efforts of advanced energy products. The ideal candidate will have experience in manufacturing, electrochemical systems, or precision assembly, and thrive in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Assemble fuel cell components and sub-assemblies according to engineering documentation, work instructions, and quality standards.
• Perform cell fabrication processes such as coating, stacking, loading, sealing, and alignment.
• Operate and monitor manufacturing equipment and test stations.
• Conduct functional testing, inspection, and data collection for fuel cells and related components.
• Record production and test data accurately in manufacturing execution systems (MES) or batch travelers.
• Identify process issues, defects, and equipment malfunctions; assist with root-cause analysis.
• Support continuous improvement, yield improvement, and process optimization initiatives.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment in accordance with EHS standards.
• Collaborate with engineers, quality, and operations teams to support production goals.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in testing, quality control, and manufacturing processes.
• Associate"s degree in a technical field.
• 2+ years of working experience in manufacturing, electronics, systems, or lab production environments.
• Experience with calipers, multimeters, gauges, and working with fuel cells, batteries, ceramics, or high-temperature systems.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Familiarity with cleanroom, lab, or pilot production environments.
• Experience with process scale-up or early manufacturing operations.
• Basic understanding of quality systems such as ISO, SPC, and root-cause analysis.

Work Environment

The position is based in a manufacturing and laboratory production setting, with exposure to industrial equipment and high-temperature testing environments. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required as needed. The role may require occasional overtime during production ramps.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Mount Pleasant, PA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $47840.00 - $47840.00/yr.

Health Insurance Full coverage of medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees Retirement & Financial 401(k) participation FSA / HSA accounts Employee stock option plan (equity upside) Paid Time Off PTO + paid holidays

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Mount Pleasant,PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 8, 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.

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