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Automotive Technician

$32 - $36 per hour

Actalent

Automotive/Truck Technician

Actalent is adding to one of our teams supporting a large automotive customer. This role works in a clean shop environment supporting R&D (as opposed to dealership or service-only shop) for fleets of test vehicles, largely prototype and pre-production. It's a great opportunity for a mid-level Automotive Technician type, or even a recent engineering grad with automotive experience and hobbies, seeking a hands on role.

Job Description

This Technician will be responsible for installing and removing powertrain hardware as directed by engineers, ensuring compliance with specifications and documenting any changes or measurements. Additionally, the technician will build and assemble wiring harnesses for powertrain data logging equipment and support truck engineers with hardware and instrumentation installation and removal. The role requires hands-on work with electrical and mechanical components.

Responsibilities

  • Install and remove powertrain hardware per engineer instructions.
  • Ensure hardware is installed according to specifications.
  • Document any hardware changes and measurements.
  • Build and assemble wiring harnesses for data logging equipment.
  • Support truck engineers with hardware and instrumentation installation and removal.
  • Continuously gain knowledge of powertrain systems to support a fleet of prototype heavy-duty trucks.

Essential Skills

  • Automotive industry background - building, repairing and troubleshooting vehicles - with knowledge and experience in powertrain systems.
  • Ability to troubleshoot and install hardware.
  • Proficient in building and assembling wiring harnesses.
  • Experience with instrumentation removal.
  • Knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems.
  • 2+ years of hardware installation and removal experience.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Must possess their own tools.
  • Must have transportation experience in automotive, aerospace, bus, truck, heavy duty equipment, farm equipment or similar fields.
  • Ability to build and install wiring harnesses.

Local talent to the Portland Metro region will be prioritized. Shifts typically start around 6-7am and finish between 2-3pm.

Please apply with clearly qualified resume and be prepared to provide professional references, too.

Job Type & Location: This is a Contract position based out of Portland, OR.

Pay and Benefits: The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $36.00/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 Portland,OR.

Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Jun 11, 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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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 View email address on click.appcast.io 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.

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