Maintenance Engineer PM

Job Title: Maintenance Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Maintenance Engineer to join our team and support second-shift manufacturing operations within a dynamic cable assembly and electrical manufacturing environment. The role involves being the primary technical resource for troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining production equipment to ensure minimal downtime and maximum production efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical failures on manufacturing equipment.
• Identify root causes of machine downtime and implement corrective actions.
• Repair production equipment and replace defective components as needed.
• Diagnose and resolve equipment issues to restore production quickly.
• Support equipment reliability initiatives to improve uptime.
• Provide second-shift support for manufacturing operations.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and urgent maintenance requests.
• Work closely with production personnel to maintain operational efficiency.
• Minimize downtime and support production goals.
• Perform preventive maintenance activities on manufacturing equipment.
• Execute corrective maintenance when failures occur.
• Assist in developing and improving maintenance practices and procedures.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical drawings.
• Utilize technical documentation to support troubleshooting and repairs.
• Support implementation of equipment improvements and automation initiatives.
• Identify replacement parts required for repairs and coordinate with equipment suppliers.
• Assist with maintaining spare parts inventory.
• Follow all Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.
• Ensure equipment is safely isolated before repairs are performed.
• Maintain compliance with company safety procedures and manufacturing standards.

Essential Skills

• 2-3+ years of experience in equipment troubleshooting and repair.
• Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Experience in electrical maintenance and mechanical maintenance.
• Proficiency in equipment and machine repair.
• Knowledge of lockout/tagout procedures.
• Ability to work with IPC, VFD, mechatronics, cable assembly manufacturing, automation, controls, and PLCs.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Strong experience in electronics manufacturing, electrical manufacturing, defense manufacturing, industrial equipment manufacturing, cable assembly manufacturing, or production manufacturing.
• Experience with production equipment, machine troubleshooting, and maintenance responsibilities.
• Skills in root cause analysis, equipment repair examples, and troubleshooting methodology.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Somerset, NJ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $39.90 - $42.31/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Somerset,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 9, 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.

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.

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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.